The document discusses promoting mental health awareness. It defines mental health as a state of well-being where one can cope with stress and be productive. Mental health is affected by physical, psychological, and social factors like genetics, relationships, experiences. Common signs of poor mental health include anxiety, mood changes, poor self-care. The document outlines ways to promote mental health such as healthy lifestyle habits, stress management programs at work, and community support through government policies and programs.

1. MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS
Prof. Merle E. Salmorin
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2. HEALTH
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3. COMMON HEALTH HYGIENE
Eat a well-balanced diet
Exercise regularly
Sleep/rest well
Avoid alcohol, smoking
Have an active lifestyle
Drink plenty of warm water
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4. MENTAL
HEALTH
a state of well-being in which the
individual realizes his or her own
abilities,
can cope with the normal
stresses of life,
can work productively and
fruitfully, and
is able to make a contribution to
his or her community. (WHO)
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5. FACTORS THAT AFFECT
MENTAL HEALTH
PHYSICAL/
BIOLOGICAL:
GENETICS,
HEALTH, DRUGS,
ALCOHOL, SLEEP
PSYCHOLOGICAL:
EMOTIONS,
ATTITUDES,
BELIEFS,
COPING
STRATEGIES,
SOCIAL:
FAMILY
ENVIRONMENT,
WORK/PEER
RELATIONSHIPS
EXPERIENCES
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6. Feelings of Anxiety
Poor work performance
Sudden mood & behavior
changes
Lack/inadequate self-care
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Eating/Sleeping problems
Lack of focus/energy
Anger management issues
Use of alcohol, drugs
Violent behavior

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A normal human reaction the
individual has when changes or
challenges (stressors) occur,
resulting in physical, emotional,
and mental responses.

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1. MONEY
2. WORK
3. RELATIONSHIPS
4. ILLNESS
5. SUDDEN EVENTS/CHANGES

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COMMON CAUSES:
1. FINANCIAL STRESSORS
2. WORK RELATED CONFLICTS
3. BULLYING/HARRASSMENT
4. PERFECTIONIST TENDENCIES
5. DESIRE TO PLEASE EVERYBODY

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1. HEADACHES/BODY ACHES
2. SLEEP PROBLEMS
3. LOW ENERGY
4. FREQUENT ILLNESS
5. IMPAIRED THINKING/MEMORY
6. FEELINGS OF ANXIETY

12. MORE THAN SADNESS
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is a serious condition that negatively
affects how a person thinks, feels, and
behaves.
It is persistent, often interferes with a
person’s ability to experience or
anticipate pleasure and significantly
interferes with daily functioning.
(bbrfoundation.org)

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Anxiety is a common emotion when dealing
with daily stresses and problems.
But when these emotions are persistent,
excessive and irrational, and affect a
person’s ability to function, anxiety becomes
a disorder.
There are different types of anxiety
disorders, including phobias, panic and
stress disorders, and obsessive compulsive
disorders (ourbetterworld.org).

15. STRESS VS. ANXIETY
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16. Every MENTAL
HEALTH CRISIS is
an opportunity
TO GAIN VALUABLE LESSON
TO BE STRONGER
TO BE WISER
TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO
OVERCOME THEIR OWN CRISIS
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17. Ways to Promote Mental Health:
Mental Health affects the
present and the future.
There are stages in mental
health .
Mental health requires a
holistic approach.
Home and
Community
Building
Socioeconomic
empowerment by
the government
Mental Health
Promotion in
School
Mental Health
Interventions
at Work
Self-Care
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18. Ways to Promote Mental Health:
HOME/COMMUNITY
Home is the first and most
significant place that affects a
child’s mental health
home and community can
promote mental health
through:
Need
satisfaction
Safety and
Discipline
Healthy
relationships
Resiliency
Building
Unconditional
love
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19. Ways to Promote Mental Health:
LGU/GOVERNMENT
Have the authority and
resources to provide
socioeconomic programs
Through leadership, they can
provide:
Poverty
reduction
programs
Address social
injustice
Programs to
rehabilitate
offenders
Programs for
the vulnerable
sectors
Enact dynamic
mental health
laws, ordinances
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20. Mental Health
Promotion
in School
Health-oriented learning
Programs focused on
rehabilitation and healing
Anti-bullying campaigns
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21. Mental Health
Promotion
At Work
Health-oriented Workload
Stress Management Program
Wellness Program (coffee
breaks, retreats, R and R field
trips focusing on nature and
recovery, etc.)
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22. Mental Health
Promotion
At Work
Employee Counseling
Teambuilding Programs
Strict Privacy rules
Spiritual Retreats, pilgrimages
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23. A HEALTHY
EMPLOYEE
HAS MORE ENERGY
HAS MORE FOCUS
CAPABLE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
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27. SELF-CARE
AT WORK
EAT HEALTHILY
CLEAN/ORGANIZE WORKPLACE
MANAGE WORK TIME
AVOID GOSSIPS
SOCIALIZE with BOUNDARIES
DO BREATHING EXERCISES
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28. ONE-MINUTE
BREATHING
EXERCISE
1.Breathe in deeply thru the nose
(four seconds)
2.Fill lungs with air – hold.
(two seconds)
3.Exhale slowly thru the mouth.
(six seconds)
Repeat 1 - 3 four times.
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29. SELF-CARE
AT WORK
LISTEN
SEEK HELP/GUIDANCE
SMILE/LAUGH MORE
TAKE NECESSARY REST
FORGIVE/LET GO OF TOXIC
EMOTIONS
LEAVE WORK IN THE OFFICE
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32. THANK YOU SO MUCH
AND
GOD BLESS US ALL!
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33. EMERGENCY
HOTLINES
Dial 1553
(nationwide toll free)
0917-899-8727
0966-351-4518
0908-639-2672
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