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Quezon City, 2nd District, Metro Manila

HEALTH 7
Quarter 3, Week 1

Grade: Junior High / Grade 7

Quarter: Third Lesson: 5

Lesson 5: Grief and its Importance

Grief Is an intense emotion from a loss, disaster or misfortune. It is also a natural reaction,
particularly when you lose someone or something important in your life. From indignation to shame to grief,
you can experience a wide range of difficult and unexpected emotions. Grief may have an effect on your
emotional well-being, physical health, and even your ability to eat or think clearly.
Grieving is a personal experience. Every person expresses grief in different ways, depending on a
variety of factors such as coping style, attitude, religion, and the significance of the loss.
The grieving process does, without a doubt, take time. Healing takes time; it can't be hurried, and
there's no such thing as a mourning schedule. In weeks or months, some people begin to feel better. The
grieving process may take years for certain people to recover. Whatever stage of grief you're in, it's critical to
be compassionate with yourself and let the process unfold naturally.

Importance of Grief
We always hear the word "why" when someone close to us or something important is taken from us.
It's a lot of "why did this happen" in the beginning. "Why does it hurt so much?" and "How come it hurts so
much?" It's possible that at that point, the address shifts to a more philosophical question, "why do we
regret?"
Grief is a normal part of our lives that affects all aspects of our being. It has the ability to cause us
physical harm. However, it contributes to a more profound perception of life's admiration and meaning. Even
pain can be a grueling experience.

Intensity of Grief

Low Grief Death -a death caused by a long illness or an impending death with little emotion after death
because of sorrow endured prior to death.

High Grief Death - unexpected death where grieving process may be more emotional and longer because
there is no preparation for death was done.
Stages of Grief

1. Denial - is a positive reaction to a traumatic situation that serves as a temporary shield to protect the
person grieving.
2. Anger- after denial, a grieving person become enraged, resentful, and aggressive. It can be directed
to loved ones or other people, and manifested as yelling, moaning, and resentment.
3. Bargaining – this stage usually happens while someone is dying.
4. Depression- It seems as if this stage will last forever. It's important to recognize that this depression
isn't a symptom of mental illness.
5. Acceptance- At this moment, we must accept the fact that our loved one is no longer physically
present, as well as the fact that this new reality will be the permanent one.
Signs of Grief
Emotional Signs Physical Signs
1. Shock and Doubt 1.Fatigue
2. Regret 2.Nausea and Insomnia
3. Anger 3.Lowered immunity
4. Sadness 4.Weight loss or weight gain
5. Fear 5.Aches and pains

What to do for a grieving person?

1. Be accessible in times of need.
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7 COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL

Ecols St., Commonwealth
Quezon City, 2nd District, Metro Manila

HEALTH 7
Quarter 3, Week 1

2. Send a card or call the individual to express your condolences.

3. Attend memorial services.
4. Empathize with the person who has suffered a loss.
5. Encourage people to speak about their personal grief.
6. Recognize early signs of grief.

Grade: Junior High / Grade 7

Quarter: Third Lesson: 6
Title: Triggers and Warning Signs of Common Mental Disorders

Many people deal with mental health issues on a regular basis. Students are uneasy because of feelings of
isolation brought about by the absence of loved ones or family, anxiety brought on by class events, concerns
about one's future, and social pressure brought about by such circumstances. There are several examples of
mental health issues that we may encounter if we are unable to handle them.

Mental disorder occurs when a person experiences extreme negative emotion because of intense thought in a
situation. This is when the mental health disorder is referred to as depression or mental illness. Lifestyle
factors such as diet and behaviors have a significant effect on the onset of depression, anxiety, and other
distressing symptoms.

Causes of Mental Disorders

1. Life Circumstances and Experiences - this includes insecurities in early life, such as broken
families, loss of loved ones, marital problems, financial challenges, and unemployment.

2. Physical Condition - this includes fever, intoxication from alcohol or narcotics, trauma such as head
injury, and endocrine gland abnormalities.

What are the signs and symptoms of mental illness?

1. Sleep or apatite shifts, which cause sleep and eating habits to alter drastically.
2. Mood swings characterized by a sudden shift in emotions or thoughts.
3. Withdrawal is described as a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.
4. Decreased functioning, such as academic failure and family responsibilities.
5. Problems with thinking include issues with concentration, memory, rational reasoning expression.
6. Increase Sensitivity, which is characterized by strong emotions and sensitivity.
7. Isolated and uninterested in daily activities
8. Lack of initiative due to apathy.
9. Nervousness and odd behavior are two of the most common symptoms.

Grade: Junior High / Grade 7

Quarter: Third Lesson: 7
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7 COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL

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Quezon City, 2nd District, Metro Manila

HEALTH 7
Quarter 3, Week 1

Title: Different Mental Disorders

Mental health includes our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It affects the way we act and
feel as well as how we think. It also helps determine how we handle situations, relate to others, and
make choices.
Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and
behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to
others and function each day.
Mental Illnesses are disorders that disrupt thinking, feelings, moods, and behaviors and impair daily
functioning.
Triggers are events, conditions, or situations that may “activate” a person’s tendency to experience
symptoms of mental disorders.
Types of Mental Disorders
1. Organic mental disorders are due to physical injuries and illnesses affecting the brain.
2. Functional mental disorders are due to environmental conditions or poor coping skills.

What are the different Mental disorders?

1. Mood Depressive Disorders
⮚ These are also referred to as affective disorders, impacting mood and related functions. The mood
ranges from constant feelings of sadness or periods of extreme happiness or extreme happiness to
extreme sadness. The most two common mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder.
Symptoms:
● Lack or loss of motivation
● Overthinking
● Lack or loss of energy
● Slowness in reacting
● Difficulty in concentrating and remembering
● Loss of appetite
● Excessive gain or loss of weight
● Withdrawal from others/feeling alone

2. Bipolar Disorder
⮚ This disorder is also known as manic-depressive disorder. It is a mental illness characterized by severe
high and low moods and brings changes in sleep, energy, thinking and behavior. People with this
disorder experience manic moods or feelings of overexcitement and confidence and feelings of
extreme sadness or depression.
Symptoms:
● Rapid speech and racing thoughts
● Difficulty in decision-making
● Recklessness and impulsiveness
● Agitation or nervous excitement
● Difficulty in concentrating
● Extreme irritability
3. Schizophrenia
⮚ This disorder is a split or breakdown in logical thought resulting in unusual behavior, severe
alterations of the senses and often the inability to function in the society. A person with this illness
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Quezon City, 2nd District, Metro Manila

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may experience hallucinations or feelings of being detached and away from reality. One type is
paranoid schizophrenia, where an individual has delusions of either persecution or greatness.
Symptoms:
● Delusions (false beliefs that are not based on reality. (e.g.someone is in love with you, you’re being
harassed, you have exceptional ability or fame)
● Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that do not exist)
● Disorganized thinking and speech
● Extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior
● Lack of ability to function normally (neglects personal hygiene, does not make eye contact, does not
change facial expressions)

4. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

⮚ This is a mental health condition resulting from unbearable traumatic or terrifying events. Experiences
can be natural disasters, accidents, physical and sexual abuse, war and threatening events or situations.
Symptoms:
● Severe anxieties
● Nightmares
● Flashbacks
● Uncontrollable thoughts
● Spacing out (tulala)
● Extreme sadness or frustration
● Irritability
● Avoidance of people or isolation

5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

⮚ People with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals
or routines. The disturbing thoughts are called obsessions, and the rituals are called compulsions. It
usually interferes with a person’s social and work environment. An example is a person with an
unreasonable fear of germs who constantly washes their hands.
Symptoms:
● Fear of being contaminated by touching objects others have touched.
● Doubts that you have locked the door or turned off the stove.
● Intense stress when objects are not orderly or facing a certain way.
● Images of driving your car into a crowd of people.
● Thoughts about shouting obscenities or acting inappropriately in public.
● Unpleasant sexual images
● Avoidance of situations that can trigger obsessions, such as shaking hands.
6. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
⮚ A chronic and non-adaptive behavior of dealing with other people and life changes. People with
OCPD have difficulties with social relationships but usually perform well in work environments.
Symptoms:
● Excessive devotion to work that impairs social and family activities
● Excessive fixation with lists, rules and minor details
● Perfectionism that interferes with finishing tasks
● Rigid following of moral and ethical codes
● Unwillingness to assign tasks unless others perform exactly as asked.
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Quezon City, 2nd District, Metro Manila

HEALTH 7
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● Lack of generosity; extreme frugality without reason

Grade: Junior High / Grade 7

Quarter: Third Lesson: 8
Title: Different ways in preventing, treating, and managing mental disorder
Mental health and psychiatric problems are extremely common, particularly in light of the current
pandemic crisis. The care and treatment of people with common mental health problems, such as depression,
stress, anxiety disorders, and the like, is the focus of this lesson. Primary care requires correct diagnosis,
assessment, and treatment referral. This recognition has the primary aim of incorporating current criteria in
the evaluation of common mental health problems and presenting guidance to help in the creation of
treatment pathways for these conditions.

Mental Health Treatments:

Mental health conditions can be treated in a variety of ways, including:
1. Psychotherapy or Counselling- It is also known as talk therapy. The most popular treatment for
mental health issues is talking to a mental health professional about your problems. Talk counseling
is often performed one-on-one, in a group environment, or with the whole family. Individual and
group counseling can be beneficial at times. This can also be beneficial for people who do not have
mental illnesses but are actually going through a difficult time.
2. Prescription Medicine - Another widely used treatment option. The brain chemicals involved in
feelings and thinking processes have been altered by medicine. Medicine cannot cure diseases, but it
does help to relieve their effects.
3. Support Group - Gaining insight into the disorder can be supported by self-help and group support.
They can provide friendship, encouragement, services, and advice about how to cope with the
illness. This often aids in addressing the feelings of loneliness that often accompany it.
4. ECT or Electroconvulsive therapy. A safe procedure that sends electric currents into the brain that
causes changes that can improve and even reverse troubling symptoms.
5. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. This treatment is used to
relieve psychological stress. It has become an effective way to help treating trauma, especially post-
traumatic stress disorder
6. Hospital or residential treatment program. This usually happens when a person cannot take care
of himself. and sometimes mental health issues become so bad that need to receive treatment in a
hospital or long-term treatment program.
Not every treatment works for everyone. Some people benefit from a combination of the right treatment for
them. And healthcare professionals will be of help.
Many mental health professionals may assist in achieving recovery goals, particularly when it comes to
treating mental health problems like those mentioned in the previous lesson. The therapist's assessment and
identification will assist the patient in coping with their emotions, feelings, and behaviors. They provide
direction and assistance in achieving life goals. These mental health providers may also assist with the
diagnosis of mental illnesses.
1. Psychologist. Hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or another specialty as counseling and
education. They are trained to evaluate mental health conditions using clinical interviews,
psychological evaluations, and testing.
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2. Counselors, Clinicians, Therapists. A master-level healthcare professional trained to evaluate

mental health conditions and use therapeutic techniques based on specific training programs.
3. Clinical Social Workers. Are trained to evaluate a person’s mental health condition and use
therapeutic techniques and they are trained in case management and advocacy services.
4. Psychiatrist. A licensed medical doctor who completed psychiatric training. They can diagnose,
prescribe, and monitor medications and provide therapy sessions.
5. Psychiatric or Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. They can provide assessment, diagnosis, and
therapy treatment for mental health disorders or substance use disorders.
6. Primary Care Physicians. They can also prescribe medication, but someone specializes in mental
health care.
7. Psychiatric Pharmacists. Are advanced-practice pharmacists who specialize in mental health care.
They can prescribe or recommend appropriate medications. They are skilled in medication
management. (Meaning they can evaluate responses and modify treatment).