MODULE IV: MENTAL

HEALTH
MODULE 4: MENTAL HEALTH
Topic: The Mental Health of Adolescents

Duration: 1 week

This module is an overview of the course. It serves as

an introduction and starting point for the students’
Description:
reflective nature of the course and how it is
approached.
1. Relate/Connect the value of self-management
and self-care in relation to our health.
2. Recognize signs of stress and need for self-care
Learning and develop a practice for self-care/ self-
Outcomes: management; and
3. Apply different techniques of self-care through
adaptation of healthy practices for stress
management.

Tan, M. (2006). Stress and the Filipino. Retrieved

Reading/
from https://old.pcij.org/stories/stress-and-the-
Resources:
filipino/

1. Mind mapping of “stress”

2. Guided Discussion
Activities/
3. Formative Assessment: Self-Care Management
Assessments:
Plan
4. Guide Question
 PRELIMINARY TASK
Reading: Tan, M. (2006). Stress and the Filipino. Retrieved from
https://old.pcij.org/stories/stress-and-the-filipino/

The activity will be given asynchronously after the MIDTERMS

WEEK. The students will share their mind maps in the class as
part of the preliminary activity.

Description: This preliminary activity serves as a precursor

to gain the students’ interest in the topic to be discussed.
A. Direction:
1. Make a MIND MAP of the word stress.
2. You may also include words (in Filipino or English) that is
related positively or negatively to stress.
3. Include things that cause you stress and things that help
you ease your stress.

Discuss: What words do you associate with stress? What

things or activities cause stress? Which things or activities
help you manage your stress?
 TASK: GROUP DISCUSSION

Description: In this section, students are expected

to complete a task that will give them an insight on
the topic and point of discussion.
Read the article: Stress and the Filipino by Michael
Tan
Guide questions:
1. According to Michael Tan, there’s no direct
translation of the word stress in Filipino. Do you
agree with this? What Filipino words do you think
can be associated with the word stress?
2. What are the stress factors mentioned in the
article? Which of these applies to you?
3. Do you agree with the assumption that Filipinos
are not prone to admit stress in general? Why do
you think so?
 SYNTHESIS

Direction: After viewing the video and participating in the

discussions, use the Venn diagram to identify the coping strategies
that was mentioned in the reading, and list down your personal
stress coping mechanism. Find the shared characteristics of these
coping strategies and list it down in the overlapping space in
between the diagram.

TASK AHEAD:
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 5 – SELF CARE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT #5

Instructions:

Self-care should be practiced proactively. In order to be able to practice better

self-care, create a self care plan that you can effectively follow to engage in physically,
mentally, emotionally, socially nourishing activities. You can brainstorm and have a
think-pair-share with a partner. However, the self-care plan you will create must be
tailor-fit to what may work best for you.

1. Be guided by the table below:

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
(List potential activities that you (Identify when you can do the
can do that will nourish a specific activity, for how long, and how
aspect of the self.) often)

Physical
(things you can do to keep your
body healthy)

Mental
(things you can do to keep your
mind healthy)

Emotional
(things you can do to feel more
positive emotions)

Social
(things you can do to keep your
social relationships healthy)

NOTE: It is best to include achievable and realistic activities that you

will be able to incorporate to your usual routine.
 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT #5

2. After completing the table above, discuss your self-care plan

by explaining why you included the activities, how you think
they will help, and how realistic than plan is to follow in terms
of the schedule. You may also reflect on whether you will be
able to implement the plan, and predict possible challenges
that might hinder your practice of self-care.

Note: You may get creative in doing this assessment​.

Format:

1. Short bond paper​

2. 12 font size - TNR/Cambria​
3. Justified/ Normal Margin​
4. APA citation for references​
5. Title - SELF CARE MANAGEMENT PLAN
6. Your name, Course code, Schedule, and Date of Submission.

NOTE: It is best to include achievable and realistic activities that you

will be able to incorporate to your usual routine.
 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 5: SELF CARE
MANAGEMENT PLAN RUBRICS
Criteria Highly Proficient
(9-8)
The concepts and details
effectively presents a
comprehensive self-care plan. It
efficiently presents an in-depth
Relevance understanding of self-care and
the activities are highly
appropriate to nourishing the
corresponding aspect of the
self. No misconceptions or
errors evident.
(9-8)
All activities are specific,
achievable, and realistic that
make for effective
implementation of the plan. The
Practicality self-care plan is tailor-fit for the
individual. Activities are well-
justified, and there is reflection
including anticipation of possible
challenges.
(7-6)
The safe care plan and its
discussion are well-structured
and follow effective logical
order. Ideas organized and are
Organization presented effectively and
clearly, making the plan easy to
understand and follow. Good
language is use with proper
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
(7-6)
The ideas for activities are
original and creatively crafted.
Creativity Design and innovation of the
self-care plan shows a high level
of creativity and effort.
Proficient
(7-5)
The concepts and details
effectively presents a good self-
care plan. It presents enough
understanding of self-care and
the activities are appropriate to
the corresponding aspect of the
self. Minimal misconceptions or
errors evident.
(7-5)
Most activities specific,
achievable, and realistic that
make for good implementation
of the plan. The self-care plan is
mostly tailor-fit for the
individual. Activities are well-
justified and some anticipation
of possible challenges are
noted.
(5-4)
The safe care plan and its
discussion follow a certain
structure and order. Ideas are
mostly organized and presented
well. Some parts may be
challenging to understand and
follow. Good language is used
with minimal errors in grammar,
spelling and punctuation.
(5-4)
The ideas for activities show
some originality and creativity.
Design and innovation of the
self-care plan shows some
creativity and effort.
Approaching
Proficient
(4-2)
The self-care plan seems
vague and presents enough
understanding of self-care
and the activities are
appropriate to the
corresponding aspect of the
self. Some misconceptions
or errors evident.
(4-2)
Most activities are not
specific, achievable, or
realistic that make for
challenging implementation of
the plan. The self-care plan is
mostly generic. Activities
lack justification.
(3-2)
The self care plan and some
details are somewhat
organized logically but is
lacking in structure. Some
errors in language use,
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
(3-2)
The ideas are lacking in
originality and creativity.
Lacking in design and
innovation, showing minimal
effort.
Needs
Score
Improvement
(1-0)
The self-care plan is
vague and the activities
are not appropriate to
the different aspects of
the self. Several
misconceptions
evident.
(1-0)
All activities are
unrealistic and/or the
self-care plan is
generic. Activities are
not justified.
(1-0)
The self care plan and
points are
disorganized, choppy
and confusing. Several
errors in mechanics.
(1-0)
The ideas are
unoriginal and are not
creative. No design,
innovation and effort.
TOTAL 30
MODULE 4: STUDY PLAN

WEEKLY STUDY PLAN

WEEK DAY ACTIVITIES Completed the Preliminary Task

WEEK 11 DAY 1 ✔ Read and listen to the discussion

(PowerPoint)

✔ Read “Stress and the Filipino”

✔ Read and listen to the discussion

(PowerPoint)
✔ Answer the Venn Diagram (Synthesis)

✔ FA 5: Self-Care Management Plan

SOURCES:

Tan, M. (2006). Stress and the Filipino. Retrieved from

https://old.pcij.org/stories/stress-and-the-filipino/

LETTS Blog. (2019, April 21). The 54321 Technique

(grounding exercise for panic attacks).
https://www.letss.org.au/index.php/individual-
blog/the-54321-technique-grounding-exercise-for-
panic-attacks.