Mental health is as important as physical health. Be aware of your current health to better understand and help others.

1. MENTAL HEALTH AND
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
(MHPSS)
SCHOOL YEAR: 2022-2023
Marjory Gado, RN
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

2. DepEd Memo
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5. Eat well, get enough sleep and physical exercises
Do something fun or meaningful every day
Speak up and reach out to others
Minimize substance use
Be realistic about what you can and cannot control
Identify your own sign of stress
Make time for relaxing activities
Practice gratitude
Be kind and gentle with yourself
Seek professional support when needed
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

7. • VALIDATING AND NORMALIZING FEELINGS
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

8. • "I can see how you would feel that way."
• "Don't be such a wimp."
• "I feel the same way."
• "You are too sensitive."
• "How frustrating!"
• "I bet you're frustrated."
• "What's the big deal?"
• "You should feel lucky."
• "I'm here for you."
• "If you hadn't done that it wouldn't have
happened."
• "That must be really hard."
• "I don't want to hear it."
Say “I”
if you think that it
is an Invalidating
statement,
“V” otherwise.
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

9. • CALMING DOWN AND CONTROLLING ONE’S EMOTIONS
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10. • CALMING DOWN AND CONTROLLING ONE’S EMOTIONS
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023
I've learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did, but people will never
forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou

11. • IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING NEEDS
Organizations Contact Number and Address Contact Person
Barangay Health Office 053-567-9715 RHU-I Hilongos
Barangay Disaster Team 09178449843 Renato Aquino
DSWD office 09171091120 Felicidad Alconera
Hospital 053-567-9457/09231496565 Leyte Baptist Hospital
Psychological or Social Worker 09171091120 DSWD Head
Covid Screening Center 053-567-9715 RHU-I Hilongos
Grelina Osmena Christian College 053-567-8146
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12. • Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) includes any
support that people receive to protect or promote their mental
health and psychosocial wellbeing.
• Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-
being.
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

14. PREVENTIVE
CURATIVE
RESILIENCE
• Decreases the risk of developing
mental health problems
• Overcome and deal with
psychosocial problems that may
have been arisen from the shock
and effects of crises.
• An individual’s capacity to face,
overcome, and be strenghened or
transformed by life’s adversities.
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16. External Support
Internal and Personal Strengths
Social and Interpersonal Skills
3 SOURCES OF RESILIENCE
I HAVE
I AM
I CAN
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17. I HAVE
I have trusting relationships
I have role models
I have access to education,
health, welfare and security
services
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

18. I AM
I am lovable
I am respectful of myself
I am autonomous and
responsible
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19. I can communicate
I can problem solve
I can manage my feelings
I CAN
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20. Well-being Flower
• Which type of well-being do you
have enough?
• Which type of well-being do you
need to nurture more?
Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023

21. The different types of well-being
thrive through feelings of:
1) Safety
2) Involvement and participation
3) Capacity to adapt and develop
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22. • Nursery-Grade 3

23. • Grade 4-6

24. • Grade 4-6

25. • Grade 7-12

26. • Activities and interventions that meet the psychological and social
needs of individuals, families, and communities;
• Provided in times of crisis to help manage normal distress and
prevent mental health concerns; and
• Reduces the risk of vulnerability while strengthening protective
factors
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27. • Psychoeducation and awareness on mental health
• Life and vocational skills development
• Recreational and creative activities
• Sports and physical activities
• Restoring family links
• Child-friendly spaces
• Community committees
• Cultural and traditional rituals support
• Support and self –help group
• Psychological First Aid
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29. 1) Safety
2) Self-awareness
3) Self-expression
4) Self-regulation
5) Problem solving
6) Self-confidence
7) Self-compassion
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30. Facilitation of Learner’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support S.Y. 2022-2023
Domain Negative Response Positive Response
Cognitive Confusion, worry, self-blame Determination, courage
optimism, faith
Emotional Shock, sorry, grief, sadness, fear,
anger, numb, irritability, guilt
and shame
Feeling involved,
challenged, mobilized
Social Fights with others or does not
speak with others
Seeks out others who can
help them, helps others in
need
Physiological Tired, headache, muscle tension,
stomachache, difficulty sleeping,
fast heart beat
Alertness, readiness to
respond, increased
energy

31.  Isolate themselves and/or become quiet around friends, family, and teachers
 Have nightmares or other sleep problems
 Become irritable or disruptive of anger which often leads to fights
 Refuse to go to school and have difficulty concentrating
 Complain of physical problems
 Develop unfounded fears
 Become depressed and become filled with guilt
 Feel numb emotionally
 Do poorly with school and homework
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32.  Flashbacks to the traumatic event
 Avoiding reminders of the event
 Drug, alcohol, tobacco use and abuse
 Antisocial behavior (disruptive, disrespectful, or destructive behavior)
 Physical complaints
 Nightmares or other sleep problems
 Isolation or confusion
 Depression
 Suicidal thoughts
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34. • Age or grade level of learners
• Skills and abilities
• Interests
• Cultural and religious background
• Time and materials available
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36. Reference:
• Learning Session on the Conduct and Facilitation of Psychosocial Support Activities
• Handouts on the Conduct and Facilitation of Psychosocial Support Activities (MAGIS Creative Spaces, 2022)
• Youtube.com: Jessica Cordova channel
• https://www.wikihow.com/Validate-Someone%27s-Feelings
• https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-validation-425336
• https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/managing-emotions.html
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