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A RESEARCH PAPER
Presented to
MRS. MIRASOL PEREGRIN
English Teacher
and
MR. LEONIL L. RICAFRANCA
Mathematics Teacher
Quezon-Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation Incorporated
ARABELLA M. MIRANDA
JESSIELY SANCHEZ
MELQUISIDEC MACDON
JHON ANGELO MIRHAN
BRENT MUTYA
NOVEL LEAL
2023
Quezon-Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation Inc.
Camarines St. Dulong Bayan, Mogpog, Marinduque
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to send my special thanks to the 30 selected junior high students of Quezon-
Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation Incorporated as my respondents for their
cooperation to my study.
To Mrs. Mirasol Peregrin and Mr. Leonil Ricafranca who shared their knowledge,
encouragement, advices, and suggestions for the improvement of this study.
To my family, for their non-ending love, moral and financial support to finish this study,
understanding, sacrifices, inspiration, guidance, and prayers. Their presence and assistance help
me to pass through and finish this study.
And most of all, a big thanks and sincerely deepest gratitude to our Almighty God, for his
presence and blessing of wisdom, for giving emotional and spiritual strength that leads me to
accomplish this work.
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DEDICATION
This piece of work is dedicated to my beloved parents who have been the very first
supporters since day 1 and continually giving supports morally and financially. For giving
emotional comfort when hard times came. Until this study finished, the full support is still there.
For my teachers, classmates and friends who shared their word of advices and
encouragement.
And lastly, this study is dedicated to our Almighty God for the spiritual support, strength
and guidance, wisdom, skills, and healthy life.
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the importance of mental health awareness among a selected
group of students from Quezon-Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation Incorporated.
Through surveys and interviews, the study examines the current level of mental health
awareness, its impact on students' well-being, academic performance, and overall quality of life.
Additionally, it explores the effectiveness of existing mental health programs and initiatives
within the school. Findings reveal the pressing need for enhanced mental health education and
support systems tailored to the specific needs of students in this context. The study underscores
the crucial role of educators, parents, and mental health professionals in fostering a supportive
environment that prioritizes mental health awareness and well-being among students.
Recommendations are provided for the development and implementation of comprehensive
mental health initiatives within the school community
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preliminaries
Title Page………………………………………………………I
Acknowledgement…………………………………………….II
Dedication…………………………………………………….III
Abstract……………………………………………………….IV
Table of Contents……………………………………………...V
Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Background……………………...
Introduction…………………………………………………….1
Statement of the Problem……………………………………....2
Hypothesis……………………………………………………...2
Conceptual Framework………………………………………...2
Scope and Delimitation………………………………………...3
Significance of the Study………………………………………3
Definition of Terms……………………………………………3
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature and Studies
Foreign and Local Literature…………………………………..4
Foreign and Local Studies……………………………………..5
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Research Design……………………………………………….6
Setting of the Study……………………………………………6
Subject of the Study………………………………………...…6
Sources of the Study…………………………………………..6
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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
INTRODUCTION
Mental health awareness among students is an increasingly important issue as students face high
levels of stress, academic pressure, and social expectations. Mental health issues as anxiety,
depression, and stress can have a negative impact on students’ academic performance, personal
relationships and overall well-being. It is an essential to promote mental health awareness among
students to help them understand and manage their mental health, seek help when needed, and
support their peers who may be struggling.
Mental health awareness campaigns and programs can help students develop a better
understanding of mental health issues, identify warning signs, and learn how to seek help. These
programs can also help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, which often prevents
students from seeking help or sharing their struggles with others. By promoting mental health
awareness, students can create a more supportive and compassionate school environment that
prioritizes mental health and well-being.
However, promoting mental health awareness is not enough if there are no resources and
services available to support students with mental health issues. Schools must also provide
mental health services and resources to ensure that students receive the help they need. With the
rising need for mental health support among students, it is crucial for schools to prioritize mental
health awareness and invest in mental health resources and services to ensure that students can
thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
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HYPOTHESIS/ ASSUMPTION
Increased awareness of mental health among students is positively associated with a
decrease in mental health stigma, an increase in help-seeking behaviors, and improved academic
outcomes.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
INPUT
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Mental health- includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Awareness- the ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objects, thoughts,
emotions, or sensory patterns.
Mental illness- general term for a group of illnesses that may impact on a person’s thoughts,
perceptions, feelings and behaviors.
Stigma- a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about of
something.
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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
FOREIGN LITERATURE
Livingston et al., (2013) evaluated the effectiveness of the In One Voice campaign for
raising mental health awareness and improving attitudes of youth and young adults towards
mental health issues and found that those who were exposed to the campaign were significantly
more likely to talk about and seek information relating to mental health.
With all of the work done to assess the effectiveness of mental health awareness
campaigns, the most widely used intervention types tested as promising practices were education
or information, and variants of social contact between people with and without mental illness
(Corrigan et al., 2012)
LOCAL LITERATURE
Through the Philippines has consistently ranked in the Top 5 of a global optimism index,
the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) has revealed a significant increase in monthly
hotline calls regarding depression, with numbers rising from 80 calls pre-lockdown to nearly
400.
In a survey of 359 Filipino college students in the Philippines, only 22% in their
lifetime sought professional help for an academic or non-academic issue, and
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there was a significantly higher preference to seek help from friends and family members than
from professional councelors and psychotherapist (Bello, Pinson, & Tuliao, 2013; Bunagan,
Tuliao, & Velasquez, 2011).
RELATED STUDIES
FOREIGN STUDIES
According to the World Health Organization, in low and middle income countries, 75%-
85% of people with mental disorders receive no treatment. There is also a growing concern that
treatment provided of a poor quality. As such, SAGE are proud to provide cutting edge research
including recently published articles, special issues, videos and much more, to drive, educate and
support Mental Health Awareness to help improve the quality of care provided.
LOCAL STUDIES
Most of what we know about Filipino mental health help-seeking behavior is still
limited, and mostly extrapolations from the literature on Filipino Americans (e.g., AbeKim,
Gong, & Takeuchi, 2004; Gong, Gage, & Tacata, 2003), or Filipino Americans studied alongside
other Asian Americans (e.g., Li & Browne, 2000; Sorkin, Nguyen, & Ngo-Metzger, 2011).
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CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter primarily deals with the discussion on data gathering procedure with the
population, summary of distribution and description of respondents involved in the research
locale, sources of data and interpretations of data gathered.
RESEARCH DESIGN
This Descriptive and Quantitative Research used a survey questionnaire to gather
information. The questions will be presented in the English language and were distributed to the
respondents. The researcher also used likert scale to present the data.
RESEARCH LOCALE
This study is conducted at Quezon-Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation
Incorporated found at Camarines St., Dulong Bayan, Mogpog, Marinduque.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
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The research instrument used in gathering and collecting data for this study is
questionnaire.
STATISTICAL TREATMENT
The data that gathered were classified and tabulated in frequency distribution and ranks
accordingly. For reliable interpretation, data were classified and tabulated, the researcher utilized
the following statistical treatment;
Percentage
In getting percentage, the total frequency was divided by the number of respondents, then
it is multiplied by 100 to convert into percent.
FORMULA: P=f/n x 100
Where: p= percentage
f= frequency
n= number of respondents
VIRGINIA M. MERCADER
School Principal
Quezon-Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation Incorporated
Camarines St., Dulong Bayan Mogpog, Marinduque
Madam,
Good Day!
I, the undersigned, together with my co-researchers, are currently undertaking our research
entitled “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG THE
SELECTED STUDENTS OF QUEZON-ROXAS HIGH SCHOOL OF MARINDUQUE
FOUNDATION INCORPORATED”, as a requirement in English and Mathematics subject.
In line with this, may we request permission from your humble office to conduct a survey and
distribute questionnaires to 30 selected students under your school foundation.
Thank you very much for your time and kind attention.
Respectfully yours,
ARABELLA M. MIRANDA
Researcher/Group Representative
Noted:
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MIRASOL PEREGRIN
English Teacher
LEONIL RICAFRANCA
Mathematics Teacher
Name: Age:
Gender: Section:
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG THE SELECTED
STUDENTS OF QUEZON-ROXAS HIGH SCHOOL OF MARINDUQUE FOUNDATION
INCORPORATED
Put a check mark (/) under the choices that suites best for your answers the questions/ indicators
below.
For each question, please indicate your answer using the following scale:
1 2 3 4 5
1. Reducing Stigma
2. What is the impact of mental health awareness campaigns on students’ knowledge, attitudes,
and behaviors towards mental health?
2. Changed Attitudes
3. Improved Behaviors
4. Increased Help-Seeking
6. Concentration
3. What solutions or interventions can we use to improve mental health awareness among
students?
CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter deals with the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data gathered
which determine the mental health awareness of the selected students at Quezon-Roxas High
School of Marinduque Incorporated. It also determines the knowledge and understandings that
are absolutely essential for drawing conclusions and recommendations.
1. Profile of Respondents
Table 1
1.1 Age of the Respondents
According to Table 1, the age of respondents in 15 years old has the highest average of
40%, preceding by the 16 years old with an average of 26.67%, next is 14 and 13 years old with
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an average of 16.67%. Therefore, most of our respondents came from 15 and 16 years old that
answered our questionnaire.
Table 2
1.2 Section of the Respondents
Sections Frequency Percentage
WISDOM 8 26.666%
FAITH 6 20%
JUSTICE 6 20%
FORTITUDE 5 16.666%
HOPE 5 16.666%
TOTAL 30 99.99%=100%
According to Table 2, 26.67% of the respondents are from Wisdom, and 20% of the
respondents are from Faith and Justice, and 16.67% from Fortitude and Hope. Therefore, most of
our respondents are came from Wisdom.
Table 3
1.3 Gender of the Respondents
Based on Table 3, Our female respondents have the average of 60% while our male
respondents have the average of 40%. Therefore, our respondent’s data that we collected, female
respondents is greater than male respondents.
A Questionnaire to Review to Determine the Significance of Mental Health Awareness of
selected students
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Table 4
1. Reducing Strongly
100 40 0 0 0 4.666 3
Stigma Agree
2. Improving
Academic 45 84 0 0 0 4.3 Agree 5
Performance
3. Fostering
Strongly
Personal 150 0 0 0 0 5 1
Agree
Growth
4. Providing Strongly
125 20 0 0 0 4.83 2
Social Support Agree
5. Emotions
can be 75 60 0 0 0 4.5 Agree 4
controlled
6. Can prevent
25 100 0 0 0 4.166 Agree 6
depression
Table 5
Impact of mental health awareness campaigns on student’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors
towards mental health
Statements Strongly Strongly Verbal Rank
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree Mean Description
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1) (x)
1. Increased Strongly
90 48 0 0 0 4.6 6
Knowledge Agree
2. Changed
80 56 0 0 0 4.53 Agree 2
Attitudes
3. Improved
40 88 0 0 0 4.26 Agree 4
Behaviors
4. Increased
50 80 0 0 0 4.33 Agree 3
Help-Seeking
5. Improved Strongly
130 16 0 0 0 4.86 1
Mental Health Agree
6. Concentration 25 100 0 0 0 4.16 Agree 5
3- Neutral- 3.6-4.0
Table 6
Solutions or interventions used to improve mental health awareness among students
Statements Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Disagree Mean Verbal
Rank
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1) (x) Description
1. Mental Health
Strongly
Education 125 20 0 0 0 4.83 2
Agree
2. Mental Health
Screening 75 60 0 0 ‘0 4.5 Agree 6
3. Mental Health
Strongly
Services 105 36 0 0 0 4.7 5
Agree
4. Peer Support
Programs 55 76 0 0 0 4.36 Agree 4
5. Mental Health
Awareness Strongly
115 28 0 0 0 4.76 3
Campaigns Agree
6. Supportive
School Strongly
130 16 0 0 0 4.86 1
Environment Agree
2- Disagree- 3.1-3.5
1- Strongly Disagree- 2.6-3.0
CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
This study explored the significance of mental health awareness among students and
found that it has a positive impact on their academic, personal, and social lives. According to the
results of our survey, the significance of mental health awareness among students is strongly
agreed upon by the respondents as being significant for fostering personal growth, providing
social support, and reducing stigma. The respondents strongly agreed that mental health
awareness initiatives have improved students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to
mental health. The respondents strongly agreed that the solutions or treatments used to increase
student mental health awareness include mental health education, mental health services,
awareness campaigns, and supportive school environment.
CONCLUSION
The result from the findings of this study showed that mental health awareness among
students has a positive impact on their academic, personal, and social lives.
Based on the results, and interpretations, the evidence from the respondents and
observations done by the researcher, the study includes that mental health awareness is
significant among the students.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
These recommendations could be made to promote mental health awareness:
1. Increase Education: Education about mental health should be part of the school curriculum
and workplaces, and accessible to everyone. This will help to reduce the stigma around mental
health and encourage people to seek help when needed..
2. Encourage Conversation: Conversations around mental health should be encouraged in
families, workplaces, and communities. Encouraging people to talk about their experiences can
help reduce the stigma and make it easier for people to seek help.
3. Promote Access to Resources: Promoting access to mental health resources, such as
counseling services and support groups, is essential. Providing information about resources and
services can help people find the help they need when they need it.
4. Encourage Self-Care: Encouraging self-care is important for mental health awareness. This
can include things like getting enough sleep, exercise, and eating well. Encouraging self-care can
help people to manage their mental health and prevent mental health problems from developing.
5. Advocate for Policy Change: Advocating for policy change at the local and national level can
help to promote mental health awareness. This can include things like increasing funding for
mental health services and programs, and improving access to mental health care for underserved
populations.
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Links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3645145/
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/188115778.pdf https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/10-09-
2020-doh-and-who-promote-holistic-mental-health-wellness-in-light-of-world-suicide-prevention-
day https://www.who.int/news-room/feature/stories/mental-well-being-resources-for-the-public
https://journals.sagepub.com/mental_health_awareness http://isr.unm.edu/centers/centers-for-
applied-research-and-analysis/behavioral-health-initiative-reports/summarize-literature-reviews/
mental-health-awareness-campaigns.pdf
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TIME TABLE
DATE ACTIVITIES
March
6-10 Dividing of the Research Title and Specific
Problems
13-17 Preparation of Chapter 1
20-24 Preparation of Chapter 2
27-31 Preparation of Chapter 3
April
3-7 Editing of Chapter 1-3 with Test Questionnaire
10-14 Collecting, Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Gathered
17-21 Preparation for Chapter 4&5
24-28 Editing of 4&5
May
1-5 Preparation for Final Oral Defense
8-10 Final Oral Defense
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ABSTRACT
This research paper analyzes the significance of mental health awareness among the students of
Quezon-Roxas High School of Marinduque Foundation Incorporated .Our results showed that it
has a positive impact on their academic, personal, and social lives. The respondents
overwhelmingly concur that raising mental health awareness among students is important for
encouraging personal development, offering social support, and lowering stigma. They also
concurred that programs promoting mental health awareness have enhanced students'
understandings, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding mental health. Awareness campaigns,
mental health education, mental health services, and a supportive school climate are among the
remedies or treatments utilized to raise student mental health awareness.