MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

BSN 4 – SECTION C

1ST Speaker – UDINE G. CHU, RN 5. Recognize the importance of self-care

2ND Speaker – DR. ANSELMO T. TRONCO, DPBP 6. Breathe deeply and relax the muscles
DEPRESSION 7. Challenge negative thoughts
 Common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated 8. Practice mindfulness
that 5% of old adults suffer from depression 9. Make a bedtime routine
 Leading cause of disability worldwide and is a 10. Exercise
major contributor to the overall global burden of 11. Avoid alcohol
disease 12. Record the positives.
 More women are affected by depression than men
 Depression can lead to suicide ASK FOR HELP
 There are effective treatment for mild, moderate,
and severe depression. MINDFULNESS
Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggle, setback and The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where
disappointments. we are and what we’re doing and not overly doing
Depression is different from normal sadness because it  Improves well-being
affects one’s daily life.  Improves physical health
 Difficulty in working, studying, eating, sleeping,  Improves mental health
and having fun.  Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we
 Intense feeling of helplessness, helplessness, pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without
hopelessness, and worthlessness. judging them.
 When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into
we’re sensing in the present moment rather than
rehashing the past of imagining the future.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION?

 Depressed mood
 Loss of interest in daily activities
 Sleep disturbance
 Appetite or weight changes
 Concentration problems HOW DOES MINDFULNESS WORK?
 Loss of energy  Go with the flow
 Socially withdrawn  Pay attention
 Feeling of helplessness and hopelessness  Stay with it
 Recurrent thoughts of death and suicide  Practice acceptance
DEPRESSION CAN LOOK DIFFERENT IN KIDS AND TEENS Some tips to keep in mind:
 Irritability/anger  Gently redirect
 Behavioral problems  Try and try again.
 Drug use, sexual promiscuity MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES
 Academic problems  Basic mindfulness meditation
 Preoccupation with morbid themes  Body sensations
 Heightened expression of boredom  Sensory
 Frequent aches & pain  Emotions
12 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH A DEPRESSIVE EPISODE  Urge surfing
1. Tracking triggers and symptoms MINDFULNESS EXERCISE
2. Stay calm Simple:
3. Understand and accept depression  Pay attention
4. Separate yourself from the depression  Live in the moment

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BSN 4 – SECTION C

 Accept yourself
 Focus on your breathing WHAT IS SELF-COMPASSION?
More Structured: Mindfulness
 Body scan meditation  Self-compassion involves recognising when we’re
 Sitting meditation stressed or struggling without being judgemental
 Walking meditation or over-reacting.
Self-Kindness
 Being supportive and understanding towards
ourselves when we’re having a hard time, rather
than being harshly self-critical.
Connectedness
 Remembering that everyone makes mistakes and
experiences difficulties at times. We are not alone!

According to Thomas Edison, “I have not failed. I’ve just

found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

COMMON INTERNAL CAUSES OF STRESS

 Pessimism
 Inability to accept uncertainty
 Rigid thinking, lack of flexibility
 Negative self-talk
 Unrealistic expectations/perfectionism
 All-or-nothing attitude

SELF-COMPASSION

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