mhps during pandemic in the Philippines 2021

2. Is the glass half- full
or half- empty?
The optimist sees the glass half-
full.
The pessimist sees the glass
half- empty.

3. We deal with things
the way see them.

7. PHILIPPINE INITIATIVES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

8. Republic Act No. 11036, or
the MENTAL HEALTH LAW of
2018 ( June 21, 2018)

10. • DepEd recognizes mental health and wellbeing
of personnel, conducts MHPSS provisions
• July 17, 2020 — Recognizing the impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic to a person’s mental health,
the Department of Education (DepEd), through its
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service
(DRRMS), in coordination with various DepEd
Central Office units and partners, launched a
series of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Services (MHPSS) provisions for DepEd personnel.

11. DM-2020-235: Provision of Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) to
Learners and their Parents

12. The first session was conducted on July 13,
2020 for non-teaching personnel while the second
session last July 14-16 session was participated by
the teaching personnel.
This in preparation for the opening of
classes this August 24 and as part of the Brigada
Eskwela activities.

13. The World Health
Organization recognized that a
person’s mental and
psychosocial well-being is also
an equally important part of
staying safe and healthy during
the COVID-19 pandemic.

14. The MHPSS activities were co-organized together with
the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Psychological
Association of the Philippines (PAP), and Brahma Kumaris
Philippines in line with DepEd Order no. 12, s, 2020 or the
Adoption of Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for
School Year 2020-2021 in Light of the COVID-19 Public Health
Emergency.

15. Parents- ‘Gabay Bahay: An Online Parenting Series’ which is a
weekly online learning activity that aims to engage with parents in
protecting the health, safety and well-being of their children.
Learners- “PFA( Psychological First Aid through modules)”
Personnel- online trainings on the provision of remote
Psychological First Aid (PFA) for learners using the Supporting, Enabling
and Empowering Students (SEES) Manual, supplemental online and
self-guided PFA modules

16. Objective of MHPS
The objective of the program is to
prepare the teachers, identified DepEd non-
teaching personnel and parents in monitoring
themselves, look after their wellness and enable
them to fulfill their respective duties and
responsibilities in the education continuity.

17. Getting Well, Energized and Nurtured
for the Improvement of
Psychological Health among Teachers

18. How is your
?

20. RHYSLYN RUFIN- SALINAS
Teacher III

23. RHYSLYN RUFIN- SALINAS
Teacher III

25. WELL- BEING
- Is the experience of health, happiness and prosperity
Generally, it means
FEELING-WELL.
Mrs. Thelma Barrera, RN
Psychosocial Care Specialist
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nurse Specialist, Level V
DOH, National Center for Mental Health

26. WELL- BEING
- It includes having good mental health, high life satisfaction, a sense of
meaning or purpose and ability to manage stress

27. How does this pandemic affect us?
- Psychosocial issues
- Social life
- Relationship
- Routine
- Economy
- Job
- Health
- Stigma and discrimination
-Isolation
-Stress & Trauma

28. INDIVIDUAL
Biological
Emotional
Cultural
Spiritual
Material
Mental
Social

29. Seven Aspects of
Well- Being
BIOLOGICAL
MATERIAL/ PHYSIOLOGICAL
MENTAL
EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL
CULTURAL
SPIRITUAL

30. MENTAL HEALTH
-is a state of being in which every
individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with normal stresses
of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a
contribution to his or her community.

31. Mental Health and Psychological Support
Any type of local or outside support that aims
to protect or promote psychosocial well being
and or prevent or treat mental condition.

34. Resiliency
The ability to overcome
challenges of all kinds –
trauma, tragedy,
personal crises, life
problems –and bounce
back stronger, wiser
and more personally
poerful.

35. Caring Attitude- Bayanihan, Damayan
Faith- Pananampalataya
Courage- Lakas ng Loob
Hope- pag-asa
= Resilience

38. Coping
- Is a way to protect, delay, avoid
or manage stress (International
Federation, Reference: Center
for Psychological Support)
- Is our way of dealing with our
stress
- Doing something that gives us a
feel good even when stressed
- Conscious effort to manage
stress and to solve problem

39. Factors promoting Resilience
Belonging to a caring family
Maintaining traditions and cultures
Having strong religious belief or political
ideology

40. 4 “I”s of Resilience
I have
SURVIVOR
I am
I can
I will

41. 5 Components of Mental Health
1. Time Management
2. Physical Exercise
3. Relaxation Training and Healthy Pleasures
4. Social Support and Communication
5. Nutrition

43. Isang Dosenang S –Iwas Stress
1. Smile
2. Siesta
3. Sports
4. Socials
5. Scheduling
6. Speak to Me
7. Spirituality
8. Sounds and Songs
9. Self Awareness
10. Stress Debriefing
11. Sensible Exercise
12. Sleep

44. Wellness and Wholeness
Wellness- the quality or state of being in good health especially as an
actively sought goal
Wholeness- The state of forming a complete and harmonious
relationship with your mind, body and soul

45. Mental Wholeness
Letting Go
Change
Growth