Mentalhealth 170225073540

Why mental
health.?
Brain Gyverne P. Agwilang, RPm

Key facts
•Mental health is more than the absence

of mental disorders.
•Mental health is an integral part of

health; indeed, there is no health without
mental health.
• Mental health is determined by a range
of socioeconomic, biological and
environmental factors.
• Cost-effective public health and

intersectional strategies and
interventions exist to promote, protect
and restore mental health.
Mental health
- is a state of well-being in which an
individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively
and is able to make a contribution to his
or her community. (W.H.O.)
Mental Health
Indicators
3 Domains
a. Emotional well-being
- perceived life satisfaction,
happiness, cheerfulness, and
peacefulness.
b. Psychological well-being
self-acceptance, personal
growth including openness to new
experience, optimism, hopefulness,
purpose in life, control of one’s
environment, spirituality, self-direction,
and positive relationship.
c. Social well-being
- social acceptance, beliefs in
the potential of people and society as a
whole, personal self-worth and
usefulness to society, and sense of
community.
• Social determinants of mental health
also includes adequate housing, safe
neighborhoods, equitable jobs and
wages, quality education, and equity in
access to quality health care.
Warning Signs
• One half of all mental illness begins by
age 14 and 75% begins by age 24.
• Small changes or a feeling that
“something is not quite right” about
their thinking, feelings or behavior
occurs before one of these illnesses
appears in its full-blown form.
Signs and Symptoms
If several of the following are
occurring, it may useful to follow up
with a mental health professional.
• Withdrawal — Recent social
withdrawal and loss of interest in
others
• Drop in functioning — An unusual

drop in functioning, at school, work or
social activities, such as quitting
sports, failing in school or difficulty
performing familiar tasks
• Problems in thinking — Problems with
concentration, memory or logical
thought and speech that are hard to
explain
• Increased sensitivity — Heightened

sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or
touch; avoidance of over-stimulating
situations
• Apathy — Loss of initiative or desire to
participate in any activity
• Feeling disconnected — A vague

feeling of being disconnected from
oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense
of unreality
• Illogical thinking — Unusual or
exaggerated beliefs about personal
powers to understand meanings or
influence events; illogical or “magical”
thinking typical of childhood in an adult
• Nervousness — Fear or
suspiciousness of others or a strong
nervous feeling
• Unusual behavior – Odd,
uncharacteristic, peculiar behavior
• Sleep or appetite changes — Dramatic
sleep and appetite changes or decline
in personal care
• Mood changes — Rapid or dramatic
shifts in feelings
• One or two of these symptoms alone
can’t predict a mental illness. But if a
person is experiencing several at one
time and the symptoms are causing
serious problems in the ability to study,
work or relate to others, he/she should
be seen by a mental health professional.
People with suicidal thoughts or intent,
or thoughts of harming others, need
immediate attention.
Government, donors and groups
representing mental health service
users and their families need to work
together to increase mental health
services, especially in low- and middle-
income countries.
Stigma and mental illness
• Stigma has been defined as an
attribute that is deeply discrediting
which brings with it the feeling of
shame and isolation.
• Person with a stigmatized trait is
unable to perform an action because
of the condition, other people view the
person as the problem rather than the
viewing the condition as the problem.
Taking Action, Getting Help
Early intervention can often

minimize or delay symptoms, prevent
hospitalization and improve prognosis.
Even if a person does not yet show clear
signs of a diagnosable mental illness,
these “red flag” early warning symptoms
can be frightening and disruptive.
• Have an evaluation by a mental health
or other health care professional.
• Learn about mental illness, including

signs and symptoms.
• Receive supportive counseling about

daily life and strategies for stress
management.
• Be monitored closely for
conditions requiring more intensive
care.
• Each individual’s situation must be

assessed carefully and treatment
should be individualized.
• Comprehensive treatment to prevent
early symptoms from progressing into
serious illness can include ongoing
individual and family counseling,
vocational and educational support,
participation in a multi-family problem-
solving group, and medication when
appropriate
• Family members are valued partners
and should be involved whenever
possible.
• Learning about mental illness and
what is happening in the brain can help
individuals and families understand
the significance of symptoms, how an
illness might develop and what can be
done to help.
Just as with other medical illnesses,
early intervention can make a crucial
difference in preventing what could
become a serious illness.
references
• https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/bas
ics/mental-illness/psychotic.htm
• Attitudes Toward Mental Illness—35 States
TURN YOUR EYES INWARD, LOOK INTO
YOUR OWN DEPTHS, LEARN TO FIRST
KNOW YOURSELF.

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Why mental

Brain Gyverne P. Agwilang, RPm

•Mental health is more than the absence

•Mental health is an integral part of

• Cost-effective public health and

• Drop in functioning — An unusual

• Increased sensitivity — Heightened

• Feeling disconnected — A vague

Early intervention can often

• Learn about mental illness, including

• Receive supportive counseling about

• Each individual’s situation must be

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