A short lecture on mental health.

1. National
Mental Health
Month 2023
Theme: Mental Health is a Universal Right
GLADYS L. ABASTILLAS, RGC

2. World Mental Health Month 2023 is
an opportunity for people and
communities to unite behind the
theme ‘Mental health is a universal
human right” to improve knowledge,
raise awareness and drive actions
that promote and protect everyone’s
mental health as a universal human
right.

3. Mental health is a basic human right for all
people. Everyone, whoever and wherever
they are, has a right to the highest
attainable standard of mental health. This
includes the right to be protected from
mental health risks, the right to available,
accessible, acceptable, and good quality
care, and the right to liberty,
independence and inclusion in the
community.

4. “one voice, one heart,
one future: mental
health for all, anti-
bullying and suicide
prevention”

12. Anyone who are bullied can experience
negative physical, social, emotional, academic,
and mental health issues. Those who are bullied
are more likely to experience:
•Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of
sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and
eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities
they used to enjoy. These issues may persist
into adulthood.
•Health complaints
•Decreased academic achievement—GPA and
standardized test scores—and school
participation. They are more likely to miss, skip,
or drop out of school.

13. Republic Act 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act Bullying,
Bullying as defined under the Act, is any severe or
repeated use by one or more students of a written,
verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or
gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at
another student that has the effect of actually causing
or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or
emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a
hostile environment at school for the other student;
infringing on the rights of the other student at school;
or materially and substantially disrupting the education
process or the orderly operation of a school.

14. IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Being in a state of good mental health
allows us
• to maintain healthy relationships
• Maintain healthy physical well-being
• make solid life choices that are for the
betterment of ourselves and those
around us.

15. MENTAL HEALTH
State of well-being in which the
individual:
• Realizes his own abilities,
• Cope with normal stresses of
life,
• Can work productively
• Able to make a contribution to
community.

16. All of us have mental health and, like
our bodies, our minds can become
unwell.

17. 1 in 10 young people experience a
mental health problem.

18. It’s important to talk about mental
health and get help early if things
don’t feel right, just like we would
for our physical health.

19. Unmanaged mental health problem
may lead to….

20. 1. Inability to work or go to school
2. Difficulty in relationship or taking care of children.
3. Increased risk of health issues.
4. Hospitalization
5. Suicide

24. Achieving Positive
Mental Health

25. NOURISH YOUR BRAIN

26. Good nutrition significantly affects our mental health.
A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think clearly
and feel more alert. It can also improve concentration
and attention span.
Having an inadequate diet can lead to fatigue, impaired
decision-making, and can slow down reaction time.
A poor diet can actually aggravate, and may even lead to,
stress and depression.

27. BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE

28. Exercise releases chemicals like endorphins
and serotonin that improve your mood.
It can also get you out in the world, help to
reduce any feelings of loneliness and
isolation, and put you in touch with other
people.
Play and sports teaches children teamwork,
problem-solving skills, socialization and boosts
self esteem

29. FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH
FAMILY

30. Family relationships provide resources that can help an
individual cope with stress, engage in healthier behaviors,
and enhance self-esteem, leading to higher well-being.
Ways to strengthen family bonds by
*Being kind to one another.
*Eating dinner together. (Meal time is an excellent place to share
your day with your family)
*Experience life together. Doings things as a family.
*Laugh. ...Travel. ...Show appreciation. ...

31. ENCOURAGE CONNECTION WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY

32. ENSURE A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN
THE HOMES AND SCHOOLS

33. *Feeling safe is critical to students' learning and mental
health.
*Promote positive behaviors such as respect,
responsibility, and kindness.
*Prevent negative behaviors such as bullying and
harassment.
*Provide easily understood rules of conduct and fair
discipline practices and
*Ensure an adult presence in common areas such as
hallways, locker rooms, and playgrounds

34. SEEK HELP!
See your school
counselors

35. Seeking help is important and should never be stigmatized. By
reaching out, you'll help break the stigma associated with
conditions like anxiety and depression. At the same time,
you'll make sure that you find the right level of care and social
support that you need.
Addressing a problem early makes it more likely you can turn
things around before this happens. It’s also helpful to deal with
thoughts and behaviors before they have the chance to
become a pattern or habit.

36. THERE IS NO HEALTH
WITHOUT MENTAL
HEALTH