LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Tapuac District, Dagupan City

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

NAME: UNGRIA ERICSON C. DATE: JULY 9, 2023

PRESENTERS: PROFESSOR: DR. ESMIE T. AGPALO
JESSICA RUIZ
SHARON PEREZ
HARVEY ASIS
EMMALYN O. ORIA
MYLENE TABIN

SEMINAR IN PHYSIOLOGY
Topic: UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH: PROMOTING AWARENESS AND WELL-BEING

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It

affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress,
relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage
of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
One primary reason why mental health awareness is critical is that it helps to
emphasize the importance of mental health. Mental health has long been overlooked,
and people tend to ignore mental health issues or consider them insignificant.
However, with the growing awareness of mental health, it is becoming evident that
it is crucial to a person's overall health. Mental health issues can significantly affect
an individual's physical health, relationships with others, and overall quality of life.
By raising awareness about mental health, people can understand the importance of
taking care of their mental health just as they do with their physical health.

Mental health is an essential aspect of an individual's overall well-being and is

crucial to leading a happy and fulfilling life. It encompasses both emotional and
psychological well-being and affects how individuals think, feel, and behave. Mental
health issues can range from mild disorders such as anxiety and depression to severe
illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Therefore, awareness about mental
health is vital since it helps to advocate for its importance, identify mental health
problems early, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness.
 Another reason why mental health awareness is essential is that it helps to
identify mental health issues early. When people are aware of the signs of mental
illness, they can recognize them in themselves or their loved ones. Early diagnosis
and intervention are critical in treating mental health issues before they become
more severe. Mental health awareness can help people to know when to seek help,
encourage open communication about mental health issues, and promote access to
adequate mental health services.

In conclusion, awareness about mental health is essential in promoting overall

mental and physical well-being and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. It is
crucial that mental health becomes a prominent issue in our society to ensure that
people understand the importance of taking care of their mental health, identify
mental health issues early and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Mental health awareness campaigns should be encouraged in schools, workplaces, and
communities to ensure that people have access to the necessary information and
resources to take care of their overall well-being.

Moreover, awareness about mental health helps to eliminate the stigma

surrounding mental illness. People with mental illnesses often face discrimination and
stigma, which can prevent them from seeking help. The stigma is also prevalent in
society, as people associate mental illness with weakness and shame. Mental health
awareness campaigns can help change these perceptions by helping people
understand that mental illness is prevalent and that it is not a sign of weakness or
flaws in character. This can help improve societal attitudes towards mental illness,
prevent discrimination and promote inclusion of people with mental illnesses