The document discusses the critical importance of mental health in the Philippines, highlighting that one in five individuals faces mental health challenges, yet there are insufficient mental health professionals. It addresses stigmas associated with mental illnesses and emphasizes the need for proper understanding and treatment. The document also provides ten ways to promote positive mental health, including open communication, physical activity, and self-care.

1. Hello!
I am NORVELYN F. CAPAYCAPAY, RPm
Registered Psychometrician
DVOREF-SHS Teacher
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson – Federation Vice President
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2. Mental
Health

3. Mental Health
MENTAL HEATLH is the foundation for the well-being and
effective functioning of individuals.
It is more than the absence of a mental disorder; it is the ability to
think, learn, and understand one's emotions and the reactions of
others.
Mental health is a state of balance, both within and with the
environment.
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4. Mental Health
Physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and other
interrelated factors participate in producing this balance.
There are inseparable links between mental and physical
health.
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5. 1.
Status of Mental Health
in the Philippines

6. Mental Health
﹡ Mental health is more common that what we think.
﹡ In the Philippines, one in five people suffers from a
mental health problem.
﹡ The most common mental illnesses in the country
include schizophrenia, substance abuse, post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), and depression.
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7. Mental Health
﹡ In a country with a population of 100 million, there are
presently only 700 psychiatrists and a thousand
psychiatric nurses.
﹡ We should be open to the idea that hallucinations aren’t
just a result of hunger or the lack of sleep, that substance
abuse isn’t just a hobby of troublemakers, that PTSD may
also be a result of natural disasters, and that depression is
not merely feeling sad.
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8. Mental Health
﹡ Personal counseling and treatment do not come cheap,
so many Filipinos
think twice before getting a doctor’s opinion on their
mental health condition. They either self-diagnose or
assume that they’re just going through a rough patch,
thinking that they’ll get over it eventually.
﹡ Doing research on the internet and matching what you
feel with the symptoms listed down there is not the
same as having a professional check on you, though.
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9. 2.
Mental Health Stigma
in the Philippines
“Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness in the
Philippines” by Karol Borja

10. Mental Health Stigma
﹡ “Depressed? Excuse mo lang ata yan para maging
tamad eh.”
﹡ “Anxiety? Hinga ka lang. You’ll get over it.”
﹡ “Panic attack? Ang OA mo naman. Just relax,
dude.”
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11. Mental Health Stigma
﹡ Trying to make people understand how mental illnesses
work, however, is hard.
﹡ Some people still believe you can overcome the mental
struggle with good old rest and relaxation; some people
don’t even want to acknowledge the existence of these
issues.
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12. Mental Health Stigma
﹡ You can do something to help break the stigma and
spread the word about mental illnesses.
﹡ It could help you, your friend, a family member, or that
person at work who always sits in the corner.
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13. May magagawa ka.
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14. Ways to Promote Positive Mental
Health
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1. Talk About Your Feelings
Telling somebody that you are sad can take
some of the sadness away and sharing joy will add
more joy. Humans often crave closeness to other
people and sharing feelings helps.

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2. Keep Active
Exercise keeps the brain and body healthy and
can help improve your mood. Research on depression
and anxiety shows that exercise has both physical and
psychological benefits.

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3. Eat Well
What we eat has a big impact on how we feel,
mentally as well as physically. Your brain needs
nutrients to stay healthy, certain types of food
contain essential components for good mental
health. Remember what is good for you physically is
good for you mentally.

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4. Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant, we drink alcohol to
change our mood. Drinking a lot can harm your
brain and lead to depression. Short term it may
make you feel better but when the drink wears off,
you feel worse and are more likely to get the blues. It
becomes a vicious cycle.

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5. Stay in Touch
There’s nothing better than catching up with
friends and family, try to invest your time in people
you care about. Give them a call or chat to them
online. Communicate more, conversation can solve
most problems.

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6. Get Help and Advice
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness it is a
way of staying strong, help to create a culture where
asking for help is encouraged. As well as family and
friends there are local services put in place to help
you, remember everyone needs a little help from
time to time.

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7. Take Time for You
A change of pace is good for your mental
health. It could be as simple as five minutes to
yourself to a weekend away, or just trying something
new. Just that little five minutes can de-stress you. A
new environment may distract you from how bad
you feel and make you focus on something else.
Have a little selfish time, you deserve it.

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8. Do Things You’re Good At
If it makes you feel happy and you enjoy doing
it, then make time for this activity even if it is only to
boost your self-esteem. Enjoying yourself can help
beat stress, think of something you love doing now
or loved doing in the past

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9. Self-acceptance
For many people self-acceptance is hard to
come by on a good day, but when you have had a
bad day your self-acceptance is in shreds, its normal
to feel like this. Learn to accept that you’re unique,
work on your strengths and be kind to yourself.
Feeling good about yourself will boosts your
confidence, be proud of who you are.

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10. Care for others
﹡ Caring for others is what brings relationships
closer together.

24. Inspirational
Message
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25. Thanks!
Any questions?
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