Mental Health

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Kalusugan ng
Kaisipan
(1423) We All Have Mental Healt
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 A state of mental well-
being that enables an
Mental individual to cope with the
stresses of life, realize
abilities, learn well and
Health work well, and contribute
to the community (World
Health Organization,
2022) .

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Mental health issues
are a result of
personality flaws or
weaknesses.

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Mental health issues
are a result of
personality flaws or
weaknesses.

MYTH

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Mental health issues
are a result of
personality flaws or
weaknesses.

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You, as a student,
cannot do anything for
a person with mental
health issue.

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 You, as a student,
cannot do anything for
a person with mental
health issue.

MYTH
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You can be an important influence to
help someone get the treatment and You, as a student, cannot
services they need by:
do anything for a person
• Reaching out and letting them know you are with mental health issue.
available to help
• Helping them access mental health services
• Help them learn self-care and coping
techniques
• Treating them with respect, just as you
would anyone else

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People with mental health
needs, even those who are
managing their conditions,
cannot tolerate stress of
holding down a job.

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 People with mental health
needs, even those who are
managing their conditions,
cannot tolerate stress of
holding down a job.

MYTH
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 People with mental health
conditions can be just as
productive as other
employees, especially when
they are able to manage their
mental health condition well.

FACT
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 credit: Mental Health Commission of Canada

Mental Health Continuum Model

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 Mentally Healthy Person
Being confident
Responsible & can make own
Managing and expressing your decisions
emotions

Being resilient and Building and maintaining

able to cope good relationships

Louisa Davis of Mind Journal

Mental - Diagnosable conditions
Disorder - Involves highly
distressing change in your
thinking, emotions, or
behaviors, that can affect
your performance on
various daily activities.
Mental Health Statistics in
the Philippines
Philippines has the third highest rate of mental health problems in the Western Pacific Region.

3.6 million Filipinos suffering from at least one type of mental, neurological, or substance use
conditions.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), Depression affects more than 3 million
Filipinos, 3.1 million Filipinos suffer from anxiety disorders (2017), and 1.7 million
Filipinos substance users (DDB, 2019).

Mental Illnesses are the third most prevalent forms of morbidity in the country.

Source: ACRI mhPAD Team, CBM Philippines, FYT Philippines. 03 May 2021
 Mental Health
Statistics in the
Philippines In 2021-2022, some 2,551
Filipino students tried to commit
suicide, and 404 succeeded or
died.

Ernie Cecilia - August 31, 2023

Warning of Mental
Signs Health
Problem
Warning Signs of Mental Health
Problem
Personality & Emotional
Changes

Some days, it’s hard to “feel like yourself.”

But when this feeling persists, or if you see
it dragging on in loved ones, it’s time to
seek help and look for underlying problems
Warning Signs of Mental Health
Problem

Increased Isolation

Special attention should be paid when you,

or a loved one, cancel otherwise normal
social activities or avoid standard
communication with friends and family.
 Warning Signs of Mental Health
Problem
Sudden Absence of Self-care
A stark decline in the hygiene or personal
appearance of those you know, and care about
can indicate mental illness. Consideration
should be given if you note unusual risky
behavior in your loved ones or yourself.
Warning Signs of Mental Health
Problem
Feelings of Hopelessness or
Overwhelm
Life is full of ups and downs, but the feeling of
life being insurmountable can indicate mental
illness. And if you hear atypical expressions of
hopelessness or discouragement from those in
your life, it may warrant a closer look.
 Barriers to Mental Health
UNCERTAINTY
FEAR
LACK OF
UNDERSTANDING
STIGMA
 Self-care
Tips
How to take care not on only your
physical but also your mental
health
Keep Active

Exercise (yoga, zumba,

aerobics, cardio, hiking,
swimming, running, biking, etc.)

Sports
Restful Sleep
Eat Healthy & Stay
Hydrated
Do something
you are good at
Hobbies, interests, talents
Talk to someone
about how you feel

Family, friend, or a loved one

Care for others
Care for others is self-care

Charity or outreach

Family or friends
Take a break

Rest

Vacation

Self-help resources
 Online Mental Health
Resources

Free Resouces

Free Courses

Downloadable Mobile App

selfhelp.cbdr.org.ph
 Online Mental Health
Resources
Free

Downloadable

Interactive

healthypilipinas.ph
 Online Mental Health Resources

malayaako.ph mentalhealthph.org
Online Mental Health
Resources
selfhelp.cbdr.org.ph

healthypilipinas.ph

malayaako.ph

mentalhealthph.org
Ask for help
Counseling

Consultation

Therapy
Directory
Always remember that Self-Care
is not..
Selfish Waste of time

Overspending For girls only

Mental Health is just as
important as Physical
Health
Thank you!
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TAGAYTAY TREATMENT AND
REHABILITATION CENTER

tagaytay@ttrc.doh.gov.ph

psychology@ttrc.doh.gov.ph

09171264687 (Globe); 09603099071

(Smart)

Brgy. Conchu, Trece Martires City,

Cavite
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