MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

FOR WOMEN

VANESSA D. VELOSO – RAMIREZ, RN

HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OFFICER III
BILIRAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
What is mental health?
“A state of wellbeing in which every individual
realizes his or her own potential, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a
contribution to her or his community.”

World Health Organization (2014)

 What is mental wellbeing?

It is more than the absence of mental illness and it is

more than feeling happy.

It is the ability to cope with the day-to-day stresses of

life, work productively, interact positively with others
and realise our own potential.
MENTAL HEALTH: WOMEN

Social and economic factors can put women at

greater risk of poor mental health than men.

However, women generally find it easier to talk about

their feelings and have stronger social networks, both
of which can help protect their mental health.
Let’s start with our
SELF!
Your well-being

Why it is important to look after yourself

Ways to look after yourself

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 Kumusta ang LIFE?

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 Kumusta ang WORK?

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Kumusta ang WORKPLACE?

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Kumusta ang WORKMATES?

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 Kumusta ang BOSS?

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 Kumusta ang FRIENDS?

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 Kumusta ang FAMILY?

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 Kumusta ang KIDS?

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 Kumusta ang IN-LAWS?

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 Kumusta ang PARTNER?

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 Kumusta ang FINANCIAL?

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 Kumusta ang HEALTH?

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 Kumusta ang LOVELIFE?

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 Kumusta ang SEX LIFE?

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 This is called WELL-BEING
This is what we wish for everyone,
especially ourselves and every people on this
earth.

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Your well-being

Before you can help others, you need to look after

yourself.
Your well-being

What do you do to look after your own well-being?

What is Stress?
Stress is a normal
reaction to certain
situations or events in
your life.
•There is positive stress called eustress

•There is negative stress called distress

 The Stress Target Zone
RUST BURN
OUT OUT
(Boredom) (Distress)

EUSTRESS
(The optimal amount of stress)
 Stress
May Trigger
Mental Illness and
Depression
 Excess Stress
Physical Health Mental and Social Health
Emotional Health
• Headaches • Anxiousness • Might yell at
• Digestive • Moodiness other people
problems • Irritability • Others
• High blood withdraw from
• Interferes with
pressure social contacts
schoolwork
• Reduction of the • Takes away
body’s ability to from the desire
fight infection to have fun
Managing Stress
 ISANDOSENANG
“S”
– IWAS STRESS
SMILE
SIESTA
SPORTS
SOCIALS
SCHEDULING
SPEAK TO ME
SPIRITUALITY
ISANDOSENANG “S”
– IWAS STRESS
SOUNDS & SONGS
SELF AWARENESS
STRESS DEBRIEFING
SENSATION TECHNIQUES
SENSIBLE DIET &
EXERCISE
 Mood Disorders
People who feel sad for a long period of time and for
no explainable reason may have a mood disorder.

Major depression - A very serious mood disorder in

which people lose interest in life and can no longer
find enjoyment in anything
 Warning Signs of Depression
Irritability, anger, or Feelings of worthlessness
anxiety or guilt
Lack of energy, feeling Indifference to things that
tired all the time used to bring pleasure
Significant change in Pessimism
sleep patterns
Physical problems that
Inability to concentrate
can’t be explained
Putting blame on other Thoughts of death or
people for their problems suicide
 Compassion

People with mental and emotional problems need the

help and support of those around them. One way of
demonstrating support is by showing compassion. By
showing compassion, you let others know that you
care about them.
 Suicide
Untreated depression
can lead to suicide or
self-harm

Not all people with

depression are suicidal
 ! Warning Signs of Suicide !

Sharing suicide plans openly.

Dropping hints through words and actions.
A sudden fascination with the topic of death.
Dramatic changes in the person’s appearance.
Self-destructive behavior.

Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities.

A sudden change in mood.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED
HELP
 You Might Need Help If…
you have been feeling sad or angry for two
weeks or longer.
you feel withdrawn, meaning you want to spend
all of your time alone
your feelings affect daily habits like eating or
sleeping
you feel “out of control,” or feel worried or
nervous all the time.
 What to Do If You Need Help

If you feel that you need

help, talk to someone you
trust or to a mental health
professional.
9 WAYS TO LOOK AFTER
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
1.Talk about your feelings
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
2. Keep active
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
3. Eat well
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
4. Keep in touch
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

5. Ask for help

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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
6. Take a break
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

7. Do something you
are good at
 9 WAYS TO LOOK AFTER
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

8. Accept who you are

9 WAYS TO LOOK AFTER
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

9. Care about others

 The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity 
To accept the things I cannot change; 
Courage to change the things I can; 
And wisdom to know the difference. 
Living one day at a time; 
Enjoying one moment at a time; 
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; 
Taking, as He did, this sinful world 
As it is, not as I would have it; 
Trusting that He will make all things right 
If I surrender to His Will; 
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life 
And supremely happy with Him 
Forever and ever in the next. Amen.
 NEVER
FORGET!