This document discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, particularly for women and those aged 16-35. It notes increased rates of depression, anxiety and stress in these groups. The document also outlines psychological and professional strategies for caring for one's mental health during the pandemic, such as journaling, mindfulness, self-care, and maintaining social support networks.

1. Mental Health &
Gender Resilience

2. Look Twice, Think Twice
• The facilitator will flash pictures in 2 seconds
• Next, question will be asked regarding the
pictures
• The participant will have 2 seconds to think
• Then,answer (no coaching)
• Lastly, if the participant answer is true
he/she is safe from the challenge, if the participant
answer is wrong, he/she will do the challenge

4. • What is the color of the of the text “Gender
Neutral” in the picture?

5. Nothing’s Gonna Change My
Love For You
by George Benson
Nothing gonna change my “pakganern”
You ought to know by now how much I
“Pakganern”
One thing you can be sure of I’ll never ask
for more than your “Pakganern”

7. • How many colors can be seen in the
picture?

8. Like a Virgin
by Madonna
“Ampidomp” gin touched for the very first
time
“Ampidomp….” gin when your heart beats
next to mine

10. • How many times that the word “PRIDE”
was written in the picture in horizontal
form?

11. Dito Ba
by Kuh Ledesma
“Shala” ba ang sulok kong takda sa Ilalim
ng araw
“Shala” ba ang sulok kong takda sa Ilalim
ng araw

13. Pandemic as on ongoing crisis
 Compromised well-being
-16-35 years old have higher depression,
anxiety and stress
 Women’s mental health
Greater risk for those with mental health
issues
Increased domestic violence

14. Impact of COVID on Mental
Health
• Isolation & Lost of Social Support
• Multiple Losses
• Uncertainties
• Changes in relationships
• Changes in routines
• Disrupted culture
• Health Protocols
• Disruption to treatment medication
support services

15. • Stigma and Discrimination

17. Psychological Care
• Write in journals about good things done
for the day. Things to be grateful for
• Have a “me” time
• Give time for the family
• Practice mindfulness exercise

18. Professional Care
• Regular consultation with your supervisor
• Connect with co-workers and give our
inclusive support for each other
• Notice the sources of stress, Its effect on
the self and how these might be
addressed

19. Loving Kindness Mantra
May I be safe. May I be healthy. May I love and feel loved.
May you be safe. May you be healthy. May you love and feel
loved.
May we be safe. May we be healthy. May we love and be
loved.

20. Be kind to yourself!
Love yourself!