The good life is a process, not a state of being.

--- Carl Rogers ---

 Learning Competencies
9.1 understand the concepts of mental health and
psychological well-being in everyday observations
about mental health problems during adolescence
9.2 identify one’s own vulnerabilities, stress sources
and responses
9.3 make a mind map on ways of achieving
psychological well-being
9.4 create a plan to stay mentally healthy during
adolescence
Introduction
▪ What makes a person healthy?

▪ As an adolescent, how important is it for you to

have good mental health? Why?

▪ What can you say about the state of mental

health awareness and services in the
Philippines?
Mental Health Act of 2017
▪ An act establishing a national mental health
policy for the purpose of enhancing the
delivery of integrated mental health services,
promoting and protecting persons utilizing
psychiatric, neurologic, and psychosocial health
services, appropriating funds therefore and for
other purposes.
Mental Health Act of 2017
ARTICLE 1 SEC. 2:
The State commits itself to promoting the well-being
of its people by ensuring that:
▪ mental health is valued, promoted and protected;
▪ mental health conditions are treated and
prevented;
▪ timely, affordable, high-quality, and culturally-
appropriate mental health care is made
available to the public;
Mental Health Act of 2017
ARTICLE 1 SEC. 2:
…and persons affected by mental health
conditions are:
▪ able to exercise the full range of human rights,
▪ participate fully in society and at work,
▪ free from stigmatization and discrimination.
Mental Health Act of 2017
ARTICLE 5 SEC. 17:
The State shall ensure the integration of the mental health
into the educational system…
▪ Age-appropriate content pertaining to mental health
shall be integrated into the curriculum at all educational
levels;

Educational institutions… shall develop programs for students,

educators, and other employees designed to: raise awareness
on mental health issues; identify and provide support for
individuals at risk, and facilitate access of individuals with
mental health conditions to treatment and psychosocial support.
What Makes A Person Healthy?
▪ Given the association between mental health
and physical conditions and the link between
mental health problems and increased risk
behaviors,
promoting healthy lifestyle is incomplete
without promoting mental health.
Individual Reflection & Group Sharing
1. In your own words, what does “Mental
Health” mean to you?
2. Enumerate 3 factors in your life that
negatively affect your mental health.
3. Enumerate 3 factors in your life that
positively affect your mental health.
4. Share at least 2 ways to take good care of
your mental health.
 STRONG DISCLAIMER
▪ Beware of the “Psychology Student”
syndrome. Whatever happens, DO NOT self-
diagnose. That includes consulting Dr. Google.
▪ Do NOT diagnose your friends and family.
▪ Only mental health professionals trained in the
field of Psychology and Psychiatry can make
proper assessment and diagnoses of mental
health concerns.
Mental Health
▪ A state of emotional and psychological well-
being in which an individual is able to:
✓use his or her cognitive and emotional
capabilities,
✓function in the society, and;
✓meet ordinary demands of everyday life
Mental Health Act of 2017
ARTICLE 1 SEC. 4-G:
“Mental Health” refers to a state of psychosocial
well-being in which the individual:
▪ realizes his or her own abilities,
▪ copes adequately with the normal stresses of life,
▪ displays resilience in the face of extreme life
events,
▪ works productively and fruitfully, and
▪ is able to make a positive contribution to the
community
Mental Health in the Philippines
▪ Mental illness has been found to be the third
most common form of disability in the
Philippines in 2000 after visual and hearing
impairments, with a prevalence rate of 88
cases per 100, 000 population (National
Statistics Office, 2000).
▪ Which region do you think has the highest
prevalence rate of mental illness?
Mental Health in the Philippines
▪ The region with the highest prevalence rate of
mental illness is Southern Tagalog at 132.9
cases per 100,000 population, followed by
NCR at 130.8 per 100,000 population and
Central Luzon at 88.2 per 100,000 population
(DOH National Objectives for Health, 2005-
2010).
Common Challenges to Mental Health of
Adolescents
▪ Great adjustments (school, environment, etc.)
▪ Hormonal and physical changes
▪ Going through the process of forming his identity
and building his/ her self-image
▪ Social acceptance for his/ her peers
▪ Academic workload
▪ Family, peer, societal expectations
▪ Financial concerns
▪ Can you think of others?
 Signs of Poor Mental Health
▪ Abuse of drugs and/or alcohol
▪ Changes in school performance, failing grades
▪ Inability to cope with daily problems and activities
▪ Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
▪ Excessive complaints of physical problems
▪ Defying authority, skipping school, stealing or damaging
property
▪ Intense fear of gaining weight

Source: https://www.kidcentraltn.com/article/mental-health-warning-signs-in-
children-and-adolescents
 Signs of Poor Mental Health
▪ Long-lasting negative mood, often along with poor
appetite
▪ Frequent outbursts of anger
▪ Drastic changes in behavior or personality, mood swings
▪ Excessive worrying
▪ Withdrawal, avoiding family and friends
▪ Sadness or hopelessness that lasts more than two weeks
▪ Self-harming behaviors

Source: https://www.kidcentraltn.com/article/mental-health-warning-signs-in-
children-and-adolescents
Common Mental Health Issues in Adolescence
▪ Depression
– One of the most common mental health issues
experienced by adolescents today
– Reasons vary: may be personal, social, academic, or
hormonal in nature
– Characterized by a sense of worthlessness, loneliness,
and isolation
– Marked changes in a person’s thinking and behavior
– Either sleeps too much or too little
– Withdraws from friends and family and does not find
pleasure in activities that he/ she used to enjoy
– Changes occur over a considerable amount of time
Common Mental Health Issues in Adolescence
▪ Anxiety
– Worry and fear are – Cold, sweaty, numb or
constant and tingling hands or feet
overwhelming, and can – Shortness of breath
be disabling – Heart palpitations
– Panic, fear, and – Dry mouth
uneasiness
– Nausea
– Sleep problems
– Tense muscles
– Not being able to stay
– Dizziness
calm and still
Common Mental Health Issues in Adolescence
▪ Eating Disorder
– Eating too much or too little (extreme)
– May lead to obesity or malnourishment
– Changes occur over a considerable amount of time
How vulnerable am I to have
mental health concerns?
Well-Being
▪ A subjective state that emerges from a general
feeling of satisfaction with oneself
▪ Condition of good health, happiness and
prosperity

▪ Mental health and well-being are related

concepts. A mentally healthy person
experiences a sense of well-being.
Overview
Physical MENTAL HEALTH

Social Psychological
WELL-BEING

Environment Economic
Signs of Psychological Well-Being
▪ Feeling happy and satisfied with life
▪ Finds meaning and purpose in living
▪ Being aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses
▪ Feels confident to relate with other people
▪ Is capable, flexible, and motivated
Prevention and Resilience

How can we prevent the breakdown

of mental health?
Power and Resilience
▪ Mental health promotion emphasizes two key
concepts: power and resilience.
▪ POWER is defined as a person’s, group’s or
community’s sense of control over life and the
ability to be resilient (Joubert & Raeburn,
1998).
▪ Building on one’s existing capacities can
increase power and control.
Power and Resilience
▪ RESILIENCE has been defined as “the ability to
manage or cope with significant adversity or
stress in ways that are not only effective, but
may result in an increased ability to respond to
future adversity” (Health Canada, 2000).
Resilience
▪ Ability to recover readily from illness,
depression, adversity, or the like
▪ Buoyancy:
• the ability or tendency to float in water or air or
some other fluid
• optimistic and cheerful disposition
Resilience
Nature of
the
Traumatic
Event Resilience is
influenced by
Humor
Coping & Internal
Locus of
risk factors
Resilience Control
and
protective
Task factors.
Orientation
 (WHO, 2012)

Source: http://www.who.int/mental_health/mhgap/risks_to_mental_health_EN_27_08_12.pdf
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

1. Talk about your feelings

- Just being listened to can help you feel supported
and less alone.
- If you open up, it might encourage others to do the
same.
- It’s not always easy to describe how you’re
feeling. If you can’t think of one word, use lots.
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

2. Keep active/ Regular Exercise

- Boosts your self-esteem
- Improves concentration and quality of sleep
- Keeps the brain and other vital organs healthy
- 30 minutes exercise, at least five days a week
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

3. Eat well 4. Drink sensibly

- There are strong links
between what we eat and
how we feel
- A diet that’s good for your
physical health is also good
for your mental health
- Some people drink to deal
with fear or loneliness, but
the effect is only temporary
- Occasional light drinking is
perfectly healthy and
enjoyable for most people
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

5. Keep in touch
- Strong family ties and supportive friends can make
you feel included and cared for
- Offers different views from whatever’s going on
inside your own head
- If you think being around someone is damaging your
mental health, it may be best to take a break from
them
 How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

6. Ask for help

- Family, relatives, friends
- Mental health professionals
- Local services
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

7. Take a break
- A change of scene or a change of pace
- May mean being very active or it may mean not
doing very much at all
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

8. Do something you're good at

- Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re
good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-
esteem.
- Concentrating on a task can help you forget your
worries for a while and change your mood
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

9. Accept who you are

- We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that
you’re unique than to wish you were more like
someone else”
- Be proud of who you are.
Recognize and accept what you
are not good at, but
focus on what you can do well.
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Source: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health

10. Care for others

- Helping out can make us feel needed and valued
and that boosts our self-esteem.
- It also helps us see the world from another angle.
That can help to put our own problems in perspective.
- Caring for a pet can improve your wellbeing too.