3. • Are you happy of
your present work?
• Are you satisfied of
your life?
• Do you feel safe and
secured?
• Are you happy of your
present relationship?
• Are you having fun?
4. • If you answered YES, you are not alone
• No one has perfect mental health all the time, but ongoing
problems can take a real toll on our well-being.
• Your mental health can affect many areas of your life
5. STRESSORS…
• work and workload
• the work pattern and the work environment
• role ambiguity
• Work- life balance issues
• Family matters
• poor relationship with co-workers
6. It is very common for those with caring
responsibilities to neglect their own needs
while they care others.
If not responded, this could result to
mental and physical health problems
A reality that one has to overcome.
7. Studies show that carers need to re-discover own
personal difficulties, reflect upon stress management
and relaxation strategies and become more effective in
handling everyday pressures in a sustainable way.
8. In order to maintain the EQUILIBRIUM required thus
help them achieve OPTIMUM level of functioning
22. My Picture of Health
( What does being healthy mean
to you)
23. Mental Health is a state of mind in which
an individual is able to realize his or her own
abilities, cope with the normal stresses of
life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or
her community.’
24. Mental health is not the same thing as the absence of a
Mental illness
25. Mental Health Quiz Quiz Answers
True
Support is a positive
factor in preventing
mental health
problems and
promoting recovery.
26. 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.
27. Remember……
• It's how we think about events that determine our
feelings.
• "There (is) nothing either good or bad but thinking
makes it so.“ William Shakespeare
• Simply recognizing that thinking influences emotions
is a very important step on the road leading to a
happier and healthier life.
• Negative thoughts can be challenged and changed.
This, in turn, leads to more positive feelings and
emotions.
28. • Feelings and emotions are experienced daily and
change regularly in response to life events.
• Recognizing and expressing feelings appropriately
is an essential part of managing mental and
emotional well-being
31. There are a whole range of ways that we can
improve our wellbeing and resilience.
Improving wellbeing
32. Connect…
With the people around you. With
family, friends, colleagues and
neighbors. At home, work, school
or in your local community. Think
of these as the cornerstones of
your life and invest time in
developing them. Building these
connections will support and enrich
you every day.
33. Be active…
Go for a walk or run. Step outside.
Cycle. Play a game. Garden.
Dance. Exercising makes you feel
good. Most importantly, discover
a physical activity you enjoy and
that suits your level of mobility
and fitness.
34. Take notice…
Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful.
Remark on the unusual. Notice the changing
seasons. Savour the moment, whether you
are walking to work, eating lunch or talking
to friends. Be aware of the world around you
and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your
experiences will help you appreciate what
matters to you.
35. Give…
Do something nice for a friend, or a
stranger. Thank someone. Smile.
Volunteer your time. Join a community
group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing
yourself, and your happiness, linked to
the wider community can be incredibly
rewarding and creates connections with
the people around you.
36. Keep learning…
Try something new. Rediscover an old
interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a
different responsibility at work. Fix a bike.
Learn to play an instrument or how to cook
your favorite food. Set a challenge you will
enjoy achieving. Learning new things will
make you more confident as well as being
fun.
38. SELF CARE
A conscious act a person takes in order to
promote their own physical, mental, and
emotional health.
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39. SELF CARE
Self-care is vital for building RESELIENCE
toward those stressors in life that you can't
eliminate.
When you've taken steps to care for your
mind and body, you'll be better equipped
to live your best life.
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51. Caring for the Carers: Promoting Mental
Health and Well-Being
52. C A R I N G F O R T H E C A R E R S : P R O M O T I N G
M E N TA L H E A LT H A N D W E L L B E I N G
ROWENA U. SALVADOR
Social Welfare Officer III
Editor's Notes
Promoting mental health and well-being
Strengthening mental fitness and emotional wellness
Just as we can develop problems with our physical health, mental health problems will be experienced by many of us over the course of our lives.
Mental health problems range from the worries we all experience as a part of our everyday life, to serious long term conditions that can be difficult to manage
One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year
Just as we can develop problems with our physical health, mental health problems will be experienced by many of us over the course of our lives.
Mental health problems range from the worries we all experience as a part of our everyday life, to serious long term conditions that can be difficult to manage
One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year
Just as we can develop problems with our physical health, mental health problems will be experienced by many of us over the course of our lives.
Mental health problems range from the worries we all experience as a part of our everyday life, to serious long term conditions that can be difficult to manage
One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year
Just as we can develop problems with our physical health, mental health problems will be experienced by many of us over the course of our lives.
Mental health problems range from the worries we all experience as a part of our everyday life, to serious long term conditions that can be difficult to manage
One in four people will experience a mental health problem each year
Discussion point: how would you define wellbeing?
- Try to gather first thoughts on the key concepts, thoughts and feelings that the group associates with wellbeing
Promoting mental health and well-being
Strengthening mental fitness and emotional wellness