Taking care of one's mental wellness

1. Mental Wellness
in the New Normal
Jericho D. Medel, MA Psy, RPsy, RPm

2. COVID-19
PANDEMIC
Over the past few months, we’ve
experienced an unprecedented shift
in our way of life due to COVID-19.

3. COVID-19
PANDEMIC
Fear, worry, and stress are normal
responses to perceived or real
threats, and at times when we are
faced with uncertainty or the
unknown. So it is normal and
understandable that people are
experiencing fear in the context of
the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. DRASTIC
CHANGE IN
LIVING
The experiences in the midst of the Pandemic

5. THE SHIELD
× We have been protecting our selves
not to be infected by the virus by
wearing face masks at all times,
frequent hand washing, use of handy
sanitizers and alcohols.

6. THE QUEUE
× Patience is tested in the grocery,
pharmaceuticals and other store in
purchasing essential products.
× The physical distancing is strongly
advised by the IATF

7. THE
HYPERVIGILANT
× We do a double-take when we hear
someone cough, sneeze, or sniffle.
× This might also mean that higher
standards of hand and personal
hygiene will continue.

8. THE SALU-SALO
× Social gatherings was limited, even
Church related activities and family
gatherings

9. THE LEARNING
× Classes has shifted to blended
learning, online, and modular
× Graduation was virtually done

10. THE JOB
× Most of the employed individual are
allowed to do their work at home,
skeletal work force, and some has
been laid off.

11. THE LEISURE
× There has been travel ban or limited
transportation
× Malls, Movie Theater, Beauty and
Wellness Centers, Entertainment
Establishments and others has been
stopped operating.

12. THE LOSS
× Other family members
suffered from COVID-19, or
any chronic illness leading to
death.

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THINK
FEEL
ACT

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You CAN’T GIVE
what you DON’T HAVE

16. Managing
Thoughts
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17. Thought
Substitution and
Reframing
× Thinking about the situation and
oneself from a different (and more
realistic) perspective
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19. Thought
Substitution and
Reframing
A-ntecedent event
B-elief
C-onsequent feeling
D-ispute
E-ffective philosophy
F-eelings change
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20. Regulating
your Emotion
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21. “We define self-expression as
expressing one’s thoughts and
feelings, and these expressions can be
accomplished through words, choices
or actions.” (Kim & Ko, 2007).
Self Expression :

22. Writing about your experience – be it
your thoughts, feelings, what you’ve
done, anything.
Self Expression :
Journaling

23. Celebrate anything that puts
a smile on your face,
Self Expression :
Create Joy

24. Taking Actions
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26. Create New Routine
× Having a routine can help create
some sense of normalcy during time
of chaos, so get creative so that you
can continue on in some way

27. Systematic Problem
Solving
× Learn to prioritize your problem
× Problems that are IN YOUR
CONTROL
× Problems that are BEYOND
YOUR CONTROL
× See the problem that is most
important to you

28. Stay Connected in
New Ways
× In the new normal you can still
connect with family and friends - just
in different ways!

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In every phase in our life
always remember that you are
not alone,
HELP IS HERE

30. “It’s okay not to be okay”

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THANK YOU
and
GOD BLESS!
For further information:
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