NCM 22109 - LEC

Leader: Nool, Lara Catherine H.

Assistant Leader: Peligrino, Jochelle M.
Secretary: Pepito, Kurt Russel C.
Members:
Jamisola, Kristin Cassanddra M.
Lamera, Shania Rose
Muyot, Ashley E.
Liaban, John Denroe T.
Nambayan, Aaliyah P.
Ombac, Althea Raven R.
Payopas, Shaina Chesca C.

MENTAL HEALTH
Definition

Mental health is a condition of mental wellness that enables people to manage life's stressors,
develop their potential, study and work effectively, and give back to their communities. It is a
crucial element of health and well-being that supports both our individual and group capacity to
decide, form connections, and influence the world we live in. A core human right is access to
mental health. Additionally, it is essential for socioeconomic, communal, and personal
development. The absence of mental diseases is only one aspect of mental wellness. It has varying
degrees of difficulty and distress, is experienced differently by each individual, and may have very
different social and clinical outcomes. It exists on a complex continuum.

Mental health is a condition of mental wellness that enables people to manage life’s stressors,
develop their potential, study and work effectively, and give back to their communities.

Purposes and Importance

Being knowledgeable about mental health is important because it helps individuals better
understand and care for their own and others' mental well-being. It can also contribute to early
recognition and intervention of mental health issues, reducing the stigma associated with seeking
help, and promoting a more empathetic and supportive society. On the other hand, poor mental
health can lead to a range of problems, including decreased productivity, relationship difficulties,
and increased risk for physical health problems. Investing in mental health is important for
individuals, families, and society as a whole.

Mental health awareness is important for several reasons:

 1. Stigma reduction: Raising awareness about mental health can help reduce stigma and
discrimination associated with mental health conditions.
2. Early detection and treatment: By raising awareness about mental health, more individuals
may be motivated to seek help and support, leading to earlier detection and treatment of
mental health conditions.
3. Improved mental health literacy: Increased mental health awareness can improve
knowledge and understanding about mental health, allowing individuals to better recognize
and address mental health concerns.
4. Better support systems: Mental health awareness can lead to the development of more
comprehensive and effective support systems, such as mental health services and resources,
for those in need.
5. Promoting overall health and well-being: Mental health is an essential aspect of overall
health and well-being. By raising awareness about mental health, individuals can better
understand the impact of mental health on their daily lives and take steps to improve and
maintain their mental well-being.

In summary, promoting mental health awareness is critical for reducing stigma, improving access
to care, and promoting overall mental health and well-being.

STEPS

Build and Improve for Better Mental Health

Mental health has been a controversial case during the first 2 years after the pandemic
struck, many individuals suffered from imbalance of mental health that escalated to a much worse
case of it, depression and anxiety. According to the National Library of Medicine (nd), mental
health refers to our emotional state, psychological, and social well-being. It helps one to determine
how to be able handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

According to the World Health Organization (2021), it was noted that people from all
walks of life have experienced stress throughout the pandemic, not only from frontline workers
who are overwhelmed with work, children who cannot attend school to reduce transmission, family
members who are separated from each other, but also by those who are impacted by loss of loved
ones. The Mental Health Foundation of the United Kingdom gave emphasis to the context of
mental health that protecting it is easier than everybody thinks. Every individual can do it
everyday, and with simple activities that one can feel relief, the more chances will be able to cope
with life.

Here are the 5 things you can do to help you cope in any event that may cause stress and
proffer unsettling sentiment to your mental health:
 1. Talk to Someone You Can Trust and Get Help When You Need It
Seeking help is a sign of strength, it is never a weakness.Talking to someone you
can trust whether it is a friend, a family member, or a colleague can help. You may
feel better if you are able to openly share what you are going through with someone
who cares about you.

2. Value Yourself
Treat yourself with kindness and respect similar to how you treat other people and
avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden
your horizons by exploring new things.

3. Exercise
Being physically active improves brain health. Physical activity is especially
important for people with mental health problems, as they are more likely to have
a poor diet, smoke or drink alcohol to excess.

4. Make Leisure and Contemplation a Priority

We can all be guilty of being "too busy" to take some down time, but leisure time
is a necessity for emotional and mental health. Take some time to relax,
contemplate, and pay attention to the positive things as you go about your day —
even the small things.

5. Be Mindful of the Present Moment

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing.
This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.
Others call this awareness “mindfulness”. Mindfulness can help enjoy life more
and understand the self better.

EXAMPLES

1. Eating Disorders
- An eating disorder is a problem with eating. People who have this problem tend to become
very focused on their food and their weight, which can result in serious problems, such as
anxiety or depression. There are three main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa (a
fear of gaining weight), bulimia nervosa (where a person eats a lot of food in a short period
of time), and binge eating disorder (where a person eats more food than they usually do).

2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

- Obsessive-compulsive disorder patients frequently experience intrusive thoughts, visions,
or impulses. Furthermore, despite knowing that certain impulses, ideas, or pictures are
inappropriate and excessive, people find themselves thinking about them or acting on them
repeatedly.

3. Paranoia
- Paranoia is a mental illness in which a person's thoughts become focused on people or
things they believe are harmful or threatening. This can make it difficult for that person to
socialize and connect with others.

4. Post-traumatic stress disorder

- Post-traumatic stress disorder can be a set of symptoms that may occur after someone
experiences or witnesses a stressful event that is dangerous or could lead to danger.

5. Psychosis
- A psychosis causes a person to think erratically. They might not be able to recall or
comprehend what they did or said, and they might have unreasonable thoughts. Focusing
and making clear judgments may be challenging as a result. There might be some
misunderstanding left over even after the episode is over.

6. Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety disorders fall within the category of mental health issues. It's challenging to get
through the day when you're anxious. Sweating and a fast heartbeat are symptoms, along
with feelings of nervousness, panic, and fear. Untreated, anxiety disorders can lead to
significant impairment in people's daily lives. Medication and cognitive behavioral therapy
are forms of treatment.

7. Child behavioral and emotional disorders

- A person's ability for happiness, emotion regulation, and academic focus are all impacted
by an emotional behavioral disorder. Inappropriate behaviors or feelings under ordinary
conditions are among the signs of an emotional behavioral disorder, according to Gallaudet
University. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder (CD), and
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are common behavioral disorders in children.
Therapy, instruction, and medication may all be used to treat these mental health issues.

8. Bipolar Affective Disorder

- Manic Depression, another name for bipolar affective disorder, is a medical condition
marked by significant mood swings, including both manic and depressive episodes. An
individual who is depressed or manic may experience severe mood fluctuations as well as
changes in thoughts and behavior. Affective Disorder refers to a disorder that affects mood,
 and bipolar meaning sharing two poles (high and low). The high pole is typically perceived
as mania, and the low pole as depression.

9. Depression
- Major depressive disorder or clinical depression are two diagnoses for depression, a
pervasive mood disease. It may appear as a depressed mood, despair, guilt, irritability, or
restlessness. Depression may make it harder for you to make decisions, sleep, or be as
productive as you normally are. You might have trouble eating, and you might have
suicidal or self-destructive ideas. Aches, pains, headaches, and stomach issues could also
be present. While some people with depression may experience it in distinct episodes,
others may find that it affects them in a more ambient yet low-level way.

10. Dissociation and Dissociative Mental Illnesses

- A disconnect from your thoughts, feelings, memories, or identity is an indication of these
disorders. Dissociative disorders include depersonalization disorder, dissociative identity
disorder, dissociative fugue, and dissociative amnesia. The manifestation and intensity of
a dissociative experience can differ. Longer-term dissociation is a possibility in addition to
temporary dissociative experiences.

Nursing tips

1. Find purpose and meaning

- Finding purpose in your day is a big factor to good mental health.
● Participate in activities that make you feel valuable.
● Invest in your relationships and spend quality time with the individuals
who are important to you.
● Volunteering can improve your life and make you happier and aring for
others may be as gratifying and meaningful as it is difficult.

2. Take a rest
- Lack of sleep can have serious consequences for your mental health. Therefore,
getting enough sleep helps you maintain optimal health and well-being. The
quality of your sleep is just as important as the quantity.

3. Remember the small things that makes you happy

- Take a moment to consider what makes you happy and try to make time for it,
even if it's as simple as spending time with a loved one, hanging out with a friend,
or having a short conversation with them.
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and-well-being-this-world-mental-health-day

Mental Health Foundation. (n.d.). Our best mental health tips - backed by research.

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Summarization

ANO ANG MENTAL HEALTH?

● Kasama sa mental health ang emosyonal, kaisipan, at ang pagiging magaling at mabuti ng
bawat indibidwal.
● Makatutulong ito sa kung paano natin hinaharap ang mga stress o problema sa ating buhay
at ang ating pakikisama sa ibang tao.
● Halimbawa ng mga Mental Health Disorders ay ang mga sumusunod: Eating Disorder,
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Paranoia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depresyon,
Psychosis, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, at iba pa.

KAHALAGAHAN NG PAGKAKAROON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS:

● Ang pagkakaroon ng sapat na kaalaman sa kalusugan ng ating kaisipan ay mahalaga dahil

nakakatulong ito sa mga indibidwal na mas maunawaan at mapangalagaan ang kanilang
sarili.
 ● Pagbabawas ng Stigma: Ang pagkakaroon ng sapat na kamalayan at kaalaman tungkol sa
mga Mental Health issues o mga Mental Health Disorders ay maaaring makatulong na
mabawasan ang stigma at diskriminasyon na nauugnay sa mga kondisyon katulad na
lamang ng depresyon.
● Maagang pagtuklas at paggamot: sa pamamagitan ng sapat na kamalayan o awareness sa
mga kondisyon na ito, mas maraming indibidwal ang maaaring mahikayat na humingi ng
tulong at suporta, na humahantong sa mas maagang pagtuklas at paggamot sa mga
kondisyon ng kalusugan ng isip
● Mas mahusay na mga sistema ng suporta: humahantong sa pagbuo ng mas komprehensibo
at epektibong mga sistema ng suporta, tulad ng mga serbisyo para sa mga nangangailangan
● Mas mauunawaan ng mga indibidwal ang epekto ng kalusugang pangkaisipan sa kanilang
pang-araw-araw na buhay at maaring gawin ito na hakbang upang mapabuti at mapanatili
ang kanilang sarili.

MGA KARAGDAGANG KAALAMAN:

● Ayon sa DOH, mahigit 3.6 milyon na Pilipino ang nakakaranas ng Mental Health issues,
katulad na lamang ng depresyon at anxiety disorders.
● Isang malaking dahilan ang pandemya (COVID) sa pagtaas ng Mental Health disorders sa
Pilipinas.

NARITO ANG 5 BAGAY NA MAAARI MONG GAWIN TUWING NAKAKARANAS NG

PROBLEMA O STRESS:

1. Makipag-usap sa isang tao na mapagkakatiwalaan mo at humingi ng tulong kapag

kailangan mo ito
2. Tratuhin ang iyong sarili nang may kabaitan at paggalang katulad ng kung paano mo
tinatrato ang ibang tao at iwasan ang pagpuna sa sarili.
3. Ang pagiging aktibo sa pisikal ay nagpapabuti sa kalusugan ng utak. Ang pisikal na
aktibidad ay lalong mahalaga para sa mga taong may problema o nakakaramdam ng stress.
4. Maglaan ng ilang oras upang mag-relax, magnilay-nilay, at bigyang pansin ang mga
positibong bagay
5. Ang pagbibigay ng higit na pansin sa sarili o sa paligid ay maaaring mapabuti ang iyong
sarili. Kabilang dito ang iyong mga iniisip at damdamin, ang iyong katawan at ang mundo
sa paligid mo.
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