MENTAL HEALTH

AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

TOPIC OUTLINE:
• Introduction of Mental Health
• Mental Health and Well-being
• Factors that may contribute to mental health
• Psychosocial support
• The 7s' of psychosocial support
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
• Purposes of providing MHPSS
• How can MHPSS be provided
• Importance of Mental Health in the
workplace
• How to improve mental health in the
workplace.
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

• Mental health is our emotional,

psychological, and social well-being.
It affects how we think, feel, and act.
• It determines how we handle stress,
relate to others, and make choices. It
is important at every stage of life,
from childhood and adolescence
through adulthood.
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

• It is a states of mind that a person

realizes his/her own abilities, can
cope with the normal stresses of
life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to contribute
to his/her community (WHO)
MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL
WELL-BEING
Well-being describes the positive state of
being when a person thrives. In children
and adolescents, it results from the
interplay of physical, psychological,
cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual
aspects that influence a child’s and
adolescent’s ability to grow, learn,
socialize and develop to their full
potential.
 FACTORS THAT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO
MENTAL HEALTH:

LIFESTYLE AND
BIOLOGICAL LIFE LIFE
FACTORS EXPERIENCES CIRCUMSTANCES
Diet and exercise,
Genes or brain Trauma social support
chemistry or abuse availability,
opportunities for
relaxation
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
• Psycho - is about feeling, thoughts, and
emotions --the inner world of a person
• Social - external environment in which
we live ---family, friends, schools,
community, etc
• Support -- the way in which people are
helped to cope with traumas and stress
and to build resilience or the ability to
bounce back from adverse conditions
or events
 PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
Refers to actions that provides immediate relief suffering, both emotional and physical, improve
people's short-term functioning and reduce long-term negative psychological effects (IRFC
Psychosocial Framework)
 THE 7 S' OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
• Safety
• Self-awareness
• Self-expression
• Self-regulation
• Problem Solving
• Self-confidence
• Self-compassion
(IASC Guidelines on Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, 2007)

WHAT IS MHPSS?
Refers to any type of local or outside support that aims to protect or
promote psychosocial well-being and/or prevent or treat mental disorder.
 EARLY AND ADEQUATE MHPSS CAN PREVENT
DISTRESS AND SUFFERING FROM DEVELOPING INTO
SOMETHING MORE SEVERE.
PURPOSES OF PROVIDING PSYCHOSOCIAL
SUPPORT
HOPE CALMNESS SENSE OF
SELF

SENSE OF COLLECTIVE
SAFETY CONNECTEDNESS
EFFICACY
HOW MHPSS CAN BE PROVIDED
HOW MHPSS CAN BE PROVIDED
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
Opening up about your mental health will help you to show how you
really feel, improve your relationships, and overcome challenges in
every aspect of your life.
 WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF A TEAM MEMBER IS
UNABLE TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH?
IT MIGHT LEAD TO...
ANXIETY STRESS ISOLATION
• Trouble sleeping • Job burnout • Avoidance of social
• Uncontrolled worry interactions
• Anxiety
• Constant feeling of stress • Feeling distress during periods
• Inability to concentrate • Depression
of solitude
• Expecting bad things to happen • Insomnia
• Feeling dread associated with
• Being moody or easily agitated • Hypertension social activities
• Digestive woes
• Panic attacks
• Frequent Illness • Spending large amounts of
• Exhaustion time alone
HOW TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
IN THE WORKPLACE
Here are some suggestions.
CREATE A MENTAL
HEALTH POLICY
A mental health policy
can help promote well-
being, support everyone,
etc.
ENCOURAGE OPEN
CONVERSATIONS Make sure there is good
communication between
management and staff.
RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF A
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Know the resources to
get yourself or others
through a crisis
TALK ABOUT MENTAL
HEALTH OPENLY Conduct mental health
awareness sessions
within the organization
regularly.
ACCESS TO MENTAL
HEALTH CARE Make sure that everyone
gets help, support, and
access to mental health
professionals.
ASK FEEDBACK
Empower everyone to
actively contribute and
provide feedback on
how to improve mental
health.
PRIORITIZE WORK-LIFE
BALANCE Encourage everyone to
set boundaries so they
can spend time with
their families, etc.
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
ANY QUESTIONS?