Presented by :

Ms. Anna Liza A. Rodriguez-Dela Cruz, LPT,RGC

SVNHS- SHS Guidance Counselor II
1. To increase public understanding of the
mental health.
 2. To lessen the stigma attached to mental

illness.
 3. To encourage seeking assistance and

practices for emotional wellbeing.

 4. To stop suicide by educating each

individual
 What is Mental Health?
 Mental health is the foundation for the well-

being and effective functioning of individuals.

It is more than the absence of a mental
disorder; it is the ability to think, learn, and
understand one's emotions and the reactions
of others.
 Mental health is a state of balance, both

within and with the environment.

 ( World Health Organization)
 freedom
emotional good
from
well-being behavioral
anxiety
adjustment

capacity to establish
Cope with the
constructive
ordinary demands
relationships
and stresses of life
 Stereotypes
 Lackof Awareness.
 Media Portrayals
 Remember that many people experience
mental illness
 Find mental health resources:
 Join a support group:
 Get treatment
 Seek social support
 Speak out: 
 EMPOWER LEARNERS/CHILDREN/STUDENTS
• Paying more attention to children with special
needs or ‘problems’ (20-30 percent of
children)
• Providing a safe context for children to talk
• Listening and talking to children
• Making referrals to relevant specialists (e.g.
children with severe emotional disturbance,
post traumatic states, eating disorders,
deafness, autism, family issues)
• Enabling children to develop appropriate life-
skills, self-esteem and resilience
 Positive role models
 Positive self-esteem
 Supportive relationships with teachers and
friends
 A sense of hope and purpose
 Belief in one’s self
 Strong social skills
 Good peer relationships
 As schools reopen, it is important to
prioritize and commit to taking care of your
mental health and well-being.
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 FACT SHEET (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION,2021)
 More than 700 000 people die due to suicide every
year.
 For every suicide there are many more people who
attempt suicide. A prior suicide attempt is the
single most important risk factor for suicide in the
general population.
 Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among
15-19 year-olds.
 77% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-
income countries.
 Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and firearms are
among the most common methods of suicide
globally.
Mental health education in schools
 a. Schools shall always take seriously all suicidal behavior
and comments of learners.
 b. An interview with the learners will be immediately
conducted once reported.
 c. When any peer, teacher, or other school personnel
identifies a learner who has directly or indirectly expressed
suicidal thoughts (ideation) or demonstrated other warning
signs (i.e.: information on social networking websites,
writings, art, or other expression of suicidal
thinking/activities), suicide risk will be raised.
 d. It is critical that any school personnel who have
knowledge of someone with suicidal thoughts or behaviors
communicate this information immediately and directly to
a Registered Guidance Counselor to assess and refer the
learner. The school head should also be notified so that
the learner receives appropriate attention.

https://www.teacherph.com/deped-counseling-referral-system-learners/
 Call the law enforcement or security personnel if a learner
possesses the means (gun, razor, rope, pills, etc.) to commit
suicide or if the learner is not at school or has left the school,
and a plan to kill oneself is discovered, or if the person is
unwilling or unable to make a plan to keep themselves safe.
 Attending school personnel should stay with the learner. No
learner expressing suicidal thoughts should be sent home alone
or left alone during the intervention process. The Guidance
Counselor or attending school personnel must ensure that the
learner will be endorsed to his/her parent or guardian. They shall
immediately seek the help of other mental health professionals
like a psychiatrist or psychologist.
 The following questions adapted from Ask Suicide-Screening
Questions (ASQ) of the National Institute of Mental Health, USA
may be used to check the suicidal tendency of the learners:

https://www.teacherph.com/deped-counseling-referral-system-learners/
 The attending Guidance Counselor or school
personnel should inform the school head
about the suicidal tendency of the learner.
 If the needed professional help is not yet
available, the Guidance Counselor and
parent/guardian must ensure the safety of
the learner. They shall have an arrangement
or plan on how to maintain safety at home,
designate the responsibilities of each person,
and include a review date to insure follow
through and coordinated decision-making.

https://www.teacherph.com/deped-counseling-referral-system-learners/
 WARNING SIGNS - THOUGHTS

FEELING
HOPELESS
NO REASON
TO LIVE
GIVING
AWAY
POSSESSION
S
 EATING
PERSONAL
SLEEPING PROBLEM
HARM
PROBLEM

TALKING
ABOUT
RECKLESS SUICIDE AS
BEHAVIOR WAY OUT

ANXIOUS,
AGITATED
Mental and physical health are equally important components of
overall health.
Email : annaliza.rodriguez@gmail.com
Contact No. :0927 875 8462
 https://positivepsychology.com/mental-health-continuum-model/
 https://uwaterloo.ca/thrive/resources/thrive-toolkit/defining-mental-health-
continuum
 https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-illness-and-stigma-2337677
 https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/ten-mental-health-and-well-being-tips-
teachers
 https://stigmafreesociety.com/blog/the-importance-of-mental-health-education-
in-schools/
 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/07/06/2110596/pandemic-year-sees-
57-rise-suicide-rate-philippines
 DepEd Counseling and Referral System for Learners for School Year 2021-2022
by Mark Anthony Llego
 https://www.teacherph.com/deped-counseling-referral-system-learners/
 What You Should Know About Suicide https://www.healthline.com/health/suicide-
and-suicidal-behavior#how-to-help
 Preventing Suicide the Role of High School Teachers
https://www.sprc.org/sites/default/files/resource-program/Role%20of%20High
%20School%20Teachers%20Revised%20FINAL%20v2_6-14-19.pdf
 https://divethru.com/celebrities-and-mental-health/
 https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/589512-suicide-rate-philippines