Mental Health Talk

Hello!
I am NORVELYN F. CAPAYCAPAY, RPm

Registered Psychometrician
DVOREF-SHS Teacher
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson – Federation Vice President
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Mental Health
Mental Health
MENTAL HEATLH 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.
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Mental Health
Physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and other
interrelated factors participate in producing this balance.
There are inseparable links between mental and physical health.
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1.
Status of Mental Health
in the Philippines
Mental Health
﹡ Mental health is more common that what we think.
﹡ In the Philippines, one in five people suffers from a mental health

problem.
﹡ The most common mental illnesses in the country include

schizophrenia, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), and depression.
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Mental Health
﹡ In a country with a population of 100 million, there are presently
only 700 psychiatrists and a thousand psychiatric nurses.
﹡ We should be open to the idea that hallucinations aren’t just a result

of hunger or the lack of sleep, that substance abuse isn’t just a
hobby of troublemakers, that PTSD may also be a result of natural
disasters, and that depression is not merely feeling sad.
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Mental Health
﹡ Personal counseling and treatment do not come cheap, so many
Filipinos think twice before getting a doctor’s opinion on their
mental health condition. They either self-diagnose or assume that
they’re just going through a rough patch, thinking that they’ll get
over it eventually.
﹡ Doing research on the internet and matching what you feel with
the symptoms listed down there is not the same as having a
professional check on you, though.
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2.
Mental Health Stigma
in the Philippines
“Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness in the

Philippines” by Karol Borja
﹡ “Depressed? Excuse mo lang ata yan para maging
tamad eh.”
﹡ “Anxiety? Hinga ka lang. You’ll get over it.”
﹡ “Panic attack? Ang OA mo naman. Just relax,

dude.”
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﹡ Trying to make people understand how mental illnesses work,
however, is hard.
﹡ Some people still believe you can overcome the mental struggle
with good old rest and relaxation; some people don’t even want
to acknowledge the existence of these issues.
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﹡ You can do something to help break the stigma and spread the
word about mental illnesses.
﹡ It could help you, your friend, a family member, or that person at

work who always sits in the corner.
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May magagawa ka.
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Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health
1. Talk About Your Feelings
Telling somebody that you are sad can take some of

the sadness away and sharing joy will add more joy. Humans
often crave closeness to other people and sharing feelings
helps.
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2. Keep Active
Exercise keeps the brain and body healthy and can help
improve your mood. Research on depression and anxiety shows
that exercise has both physical and psychological benefits.
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3. Eat Well
What we eat has a big impact on how we feel,
mentally as well as physically. Your brain needs nutrients to
stay healthy, certain types of food contain essential
components for good mental health. Remember what is good
for you physically is good for you mentally.
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4. Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant, we drink alcohol to change
our mood. Drinking a lot can harm your brain and lead
to depression. Short term it may make you feel better but
when the drink wears off, you feel worse and are more likely
to get the blues. It becomes a vicious cycle.
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5. Stay in Touch
There’s nothing better than catching up with friends

and family, try to invest your time in people you care about.
Give them a call or chat to them online. Communicate more,
conversation can solve most problems.
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6. Get Help and Advice
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness it is a way of
staying strong, help to create a culture where asking for help
is encouraged. As well as family and friends there are local
services put in place to help you, remember everyone needs a
little help from time to time.
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7. Take Time for You
A change of pace is good for your mental health. It
could be as simple as five minutes to yourself to a weekend
away, or just trying something new. Just that little five
minutes can de-stress you. A new environment may distract
you from how bad you feel and make you focus on something
else. Have a little selfish time, you deserve it.
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8. Do Things You’re Good At
If it makes you feel happy and you enjoy doing it, then
make time for this activity even if it is only to boost your self-
esteem. Enjoying yourself can help beat stress, think of
something you love doing now or loved doing in the past
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9. Self-acceptance
For many people self-acceptance is hard to come by
on a good day, but when you have had a bad day your self-
acceptance is in shreds, its normal to feel like this. Learn to
accept that you’re unique, work on your strengths and be kind
to yourself. Feeling good about yourself will boosts your
confidence, be proud of who you are.
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10. Care for others
﹡ Caring for others is what brings relationships closer

together.
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Inspirational
Message
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Thanks!
Any questions?
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Hello!

I am NORVELYN F. CAPAYCAPAY, RPm

It is more than the absence of a mental disorder; it is the ability to think,

There are inseparable links between mental and physical health.

﹡ In the Philippines, one in five people suffers from a mental health

﹡ The most common mental illnesses in the country include

﹡ We should be open to the idea that hallucinations aren’t just a result

“Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness in the

﹡ “Anxiety? Hinga ka lang. You’ll get over it.”

﹡ “Panic attack? Ang OA mo naman. Just relax,

﹡ It could help you, your friend, a family member, or that person at

Telling somebody that you are sad can take some of

There’s nothing better than catching up with friends

﹡ Caring for others is what brings relationships closer

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