FIRST OF ALL…..

What is
HEALTH
 HEALTH
A state of complete
Physical Mental Social Well being

and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.“

(WHO)
What is Mental health is defined as
MENTAL a state of well-being in which
HEALTH? every individual:

ürealizes his or her own potential,

ücan cope with the normal stresses of life,
ücan work productively and fruitfully,
üand is able to make a contribution to her
or his community.
 GOOD MENTAL HEALTH

supports the capability of

individuals to display healthy Enables people to perform
behavior that keeps themselves their roles within families,
and others safe and healthy communities and societies
during the pandemic.
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT
DEPRESSION
• is the most common mental health problem worldwide.
With some 300 million people suffering from it.
• Estimated cost of the global economy: US$1 TRILLION per
year in lost productivity
SUICIDE
• was the leading cause of death among 15 to 29 year olds.
SUICIDE
SUICIDE CASES in ILOCOS SUR

21 10
19 9
COMPLETED COMPLETED
SUICIDE SUICIDE

2022 2 2023 1
January to June
ATTEMPTED ATTEMPTED
SUICIDE SUICIDE

*Data is from Consolidated Report sent by CHO/RHU using the Suicide Case Reporting Tool
SUICIDE CASES 2022
ACCORDING TO PROBABLE CAUSE
Health Relation School Financial
FAMILY PROBLEM 6
Proble… ship ProblemProblem
MENTAL ILLNESS 4 Problem , 1, 5% , 1, 5%
4
, 2, 9%
UNKNOWN

HEALTH 3

RELATIONSHIP 2

SCHOOL 1
Unknow Family
FINANCIAL 1 n, 4, Mental Problem
19% Illness, , 6, 29%
4, 19%
SUICIDE CASES 2023
ACCORDING TO PROBABLE CAUSE
Unknow Health
n, 1, Problem, Financial
FAMILY PROBLEM 5 Mental 10% 1, 10%
Illness, Problem
MENTAL ILLNESS 2
2, 20% , 1, 10%
UNKNOWN 1

HEALTH 1

FINANCIAL 1

Family
Problem
, 5, 50%
SUICIDE
IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT

but numerous clues can be seen almost always

the result of Mental Illness: Depression
RECREATION
 most critical self-care because a lack in
this area can affect all other self-care
categories

You can ensure that you remain in good physical

condition by:

● Eating a healthy and nourishing meal

● Moving your body daily, either by walking,
running or working out, etc.
● Taking probiotics or multivitamins daily
● Drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake up
● Getting between 7-9 hours of good sleep
● Sitting in the sun and soaking up vitamin D
● Spending time in nature
● Having a soothing hot bath or shower
 help to stimulate the mind and
improve brain functionality but they
also help you to develop a growth
mindset

Mental self-care activities include:

● Learning a new skill or language

● Setting big intentional goals or mini personal
ones
● Reading self-help or personal growth books
● Journaling
● Practicing gratitude
● Doing a social media detox
● Engaging in a game of chess
● Practicing positive thinking
 help to stimulate the mind and
improve brain functionality but they
also help you to develop a growth
mindset

Mental self-care activities include:

● Learning a new skill or language

● Setting big intentional goals or mini personal
ones
● Reading self-help or personal growth books
● Journaling
● Practicing gratitude
● Doing a social media detox
● Engaging in a game of chess
● Practicing positive thinking
 your environment should always motivate
you rather than distract you or make you
feel depressed. Keep your personal spaces
organized and clutter-free and maintain
your environment just as much as you take
care of yourself

Environmental self-care activities include:

● Making your bed every morning

● Traveling for a change of scenery
● Tidying and organizing your workspace
● Decluttering your wardrobe regularly
● Heading to a coffee shop to work
● Exploring somewhere new
● Listening to music
● Setting a calm mood in the evenings
 cultivating a healthy relationship with
money is essential for our mental
health as it helps eliminate stress and
anxiety from our lives

Financial self-care activities include:

● Listening to financial or money-related news

● Investing in your future
● Setting financial goals for the year
● Using a money app to help you keep track of
finances
● Saving money each month
● Dealing with debt head-on
● Writing down positive money affirmations
 Social self-care is your ability to build and
maintain healthy interpersonal
relationships with others. Social
connections help us to feel loved and less
alone but are also essential in developing
and improving our communication skills.
Social self-care activities include:

● Form new personal and professional relationships

● Stay connected to important people in your life
● Hanging out with a friend with zero distractions
● Messaging a friend to tell them why you are grateful for
them
● Limiting time with negative people
● Reach out to support systems regularly
● Asking for help when needed
● Set healthy boundaries
● Ending relationships with toxic people
● Spend time with friends and family
● Building an engaged community online
● Writing letters to a friend
 Spiritual self-care practices help you
tap into your inner being so you can
find a deeper purpose and more
meaning in your life

Spiritual self-care activities include:

● Meditating or breathwork
● Spending time in nature
● Going to a place of worship
● Yoga
● Mapping out your core values
● Dedicating time to self-reflection
● Learning more about astrology
● Manifestation
 Recreational self-care encourages you
to tap into your inner child by taking
part in hobbies that don’t require too
much brain power

Recreational self-care activities include:

● Going traveling by yourself or with others

● Having a pamper day
● Watching Netflix or classic movies (if you like
them)
● Getting creative by painting, coloring, or doing
a puzzle
● Spending time in nature
RECREATION ● Reading fiction, magazines, or comic books
● Playing board games or doing a puzzle
● Joining an in-person exercise class