MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health is not a destination, but a process. Its about how you drive, not
where you’re going.
OBJECTIVES
• DEFINE MENTAL HEALTH
• COMMON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ILLNESS IN PHILIPPINES
• RED FLAGS AND TREATMENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND

ILLNESS
What is mental health?
MENTAL HEALTH
• MENTAL HEALTH incorporates our passionate,

psychological, and social prosperity. It influences
how we think, feel, and act. It additionally
decides how we handle pressure, identify with
others, and settle on decisions. Psychological
wellness is significant at each phase of life, from
youth and immaturity through adulthood.
Common Mental Health
Issues and Illness
DEPRESSION
Depression is a common, serious, and, in some cases life-

threatening condition, affecting more than 350 million
people.
Depression was the third leading contributor to he global
burden of disease in 2004 & is predicted to become the
greatest cause of disability worldwide by 2030.
Depression has significant socio-economic costs.
OVERVIEW
• The Philippines has the highest number of

depressed people in Southeast Asia. The
National Statistics Office (NSO) reports that
mental illness is the 3rd most common form of
disability, in the country, after visual and
hearing disabilities.
OVERVIEW
• It is reported by the Global Burden of Disease

Study in 2015 that 3.3 million of Filipinos suffer
from depressive disorders , with suicide rates in
2.5 males and 1.7 females per 100,000 of the
Filipino population according to the National
Center for Mental Health. Most suicides are
among in their 20.
Opinion
• The suicides rate of males is much higher than

females because of the reason some of the females
committing suicides can’t do it successfully. Some
females gash their hands and take some sleeping
pills that can’t make them die eventually . Some
males are bold enough to hung their selves and
drink some poisonous substance when they feel
depressed because of that they die eventually.
OVERVIEW
• Globally, depression is the leading cause of ill

health and disability, according to the World
Health Organization (WHO) . As much as 300
million people around the world suffer from it-
this is 18% higher than the previous decade (2005
to 2015)
MMD (Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy)
• Myotonic muscular dystrophy, also known as MMD

or Steinert’s disease, is the most common form of
MD in adults. It occurs in 1/30,000 people. It
occurs in males and females, with symptoms
typically beginning any time from early childhood
through adulthood.
OVERVIEW
• Also known as clinical depression, major

depression , unipolar depression.
• A type of mood disorder characterized by

persistent low mood, low self-esteem, loss of
interest and pleasure in usually enjoyable
activities .
OVERVIEW
• Sometimes MMD like symptoms are caused by

other psychological disorder such as bipolar
disorder, delusional disorder, psychotic disorders
and schizophrenia.
Overview
• After a loss of a family member of love one,

immediate depression and other MMD-like
symptoms is not classified as MDD .
• However , if these symptoms persist or worsen
after a time of period of two – three months,
then it can be considered as MDD.
Biological Theories
• (Causes)Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine

naturally present in the brain and assist
communications between nerve cells MMD is
called a “chemical imbalance”.
• Basically means that the messengers have been
depleted or reduced.
Combined Theories
• There is no exact cause of MDD.

• Most expert believe it to be a combination of
many things
• These include biological and chemical changes
,genetics and life events.
Combined Theories
• Biological differences-Physical changes in the

brain
• Neurotransmitters-serotonin, dopamine,
norephinephrine.
• Hormones-imbalance in hormones
Inherited Traits
• Depression is more common in people who have

biological relatives with depression.
• Researchers are looking for genes that can be linked to
a depression
• Life events –bereavements ,high stress , financial
problem
• Early childhood trauma- abuse or lose of family can
alter the brain, possibly leading to depression
OVERVIEW
UP study on depression 135 students ages 16-24

96% reported having an episode of depression,
moderate to intense severity
FACTORS;
-academic / school stress
-family issues
-relationship problems
-50% felt lack of understanding from family and friends
RED FLAGS FOR DEPRESSION
• Among children and adolescents , the symptom to

watch out for is;
• Irritability
RED FLAGS OF DEPRESSION
• Feeling sad
• Lost of interest or pleasure in normal activities
• Weight or appetite changes
• Sleep problems
• Agitation or feeling slowed down
RED FLAGS OF DEPRESSION
• Fatigue or loss of energy

• Feeling of guilts or worthlessness
• Indecisiveness or difficulty concentrating
• Thought of suicide
Overview
• According to GLOBAL SCHOOL- BASED STUDENT

HEALTH SURVEY from JANUARY TO MARCH 2018:
• 17% of HS student 13-15 y.o. have attempted
suicide atleast once
• 12% said they are seriously attempting suicide.
• 11% have made plans on how they would commit
suicide.
SOCIAL MEDIA ENVY
• Is a MODERATE SIGNIFICANT PREDICTOR OF

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION , among High School
Filipino students.
SOCIAL MEDIA ENVY
• Envy is that painful longing to have what others have. And if you've
ever felt envious of people you see on Facebook or Instagram, you
are not alone. Because of social media, people are constantly
bombarded with updates about friends, family, or acquaintances
and their achievements, travels, and seemingly perfect lives.
• So it's hard not to fall victim to envy, jealousy, and resentment.

This phenomenon is called social media envy---and it has become
so pervasive that numerous studies have even linked it with
symptoms of depression.
Suggestions And Opinions To Avoid Social
Media Envy
• Remind yourself that SOCIAL MEDIA IS CURATED. You need to recall that, as per
various examinations, individuals will in general post hands down the best forms
of themselves on social media.
• Individuals minister the best snapshots of their lives, explicitly picking what
they need to show on Facebook or Instagram. A great many people shroud the
terrible parts, the battles to arrive, and their disappointments. They pick the
most socially satisfactory and acclaim commendable parts and that is the thing
that they post.
• There are a great deal of things going on in people's lives that they don't put on
their updates. What's more, you need to advise yourself that their day by day
lives are significantly more like yours than you might suspect.
YOUTH SUICIDE IN PHILIPPINES
• As young as 10 years old suffer from depression and commit

suicide
• 16% of all suicides are teens (10-19 years old)
• Highest rate is among 15-24 years old
• SUICIDES RATE is on the rise!!!

RED FLAG FOR SUICIDES
• Actually talking about suicide or plans to do this

• Seeking out ways to harm or kill oneself expressing statement like;
“I’m going to kill myself’’ “I wish I was dead” “ I shouldn’t not
have been born”
• Being preoccupied with death in conversations, writing or
drawings
• Giving verbal hints like: “I wouldn't not be a problem for you much
longer” “you wont see me again”.
TREATMENTS
• BIOLOGICAL-antidepressants work by restoring

chemicals in the brain to the right levels
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on fighting
off negative thoughts
• Other kinds of therapies depending on the
situation
TREATMENTS
• Emerging research evidence show that early treatments of

depression can prevent or reverse changes in the brain associated
with recurrent episodes
• No treatment is lost opportunity

• Problems continue into adulthood
• Study suggest more than 50% of psychiatric disorders in pediatric
setting go unrecognized and untreated.
FOR YOUR HEALTHY STATE OF MIND
• Get good sleep every night- 8 hours

• Eat a healthy diet
• Make exercise a part of your daily life ; get
involved with sports
• Bonds with your family and friends –PHYSICALLY
• With families do activities together like dining out ,
going to church
FOR YOUR HEALTHY STATE OF MIND
• Work and study but not 24/7

• Talk with family and friends in person
• PRAY
• LAUGH
• LOVE
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
• 1-800-10-333-8336
• 0998-532-4047
• 0917-775-9256
• 0925-546-9919
• LEARN ABOUT THE WARNING SIGNS

• TALK TO US!

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MENTAL HEALTH

• DEFINE MENTAL HEALTH

• COMMON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ILLNESS IN PHILIPPINES

• RED FLAGS AND TREATMENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND

• MENTAL HEALTH incorporates our passionate,

Depression is a common, serious, and, in some cases life-

• The Philippines has the highest number of

• It is reported by the Global Burden of Disease

• The suicides rate of males is much higher than

• Globally, depression is the leading cause of ill

• Myotonic muscular dystrophy, also known as MMD

• Also known as clinical depression, major

• A type of mood disorder characterized by

• Sometimes MMD like symptoms are caused by

• After a loss of a family member of love one,

• (Causes)Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine

• There is no exact cause of MDD.

• Biological differences-Physical changes in the

• Depression is more common in people who have

UP study on depression 135 students ages 16-24

• Among children and adolescents , the symptom to

• Fatigue or loss of energy

• According to GLOBAL SCHOOL- BASED STUDENT

• Is a MODERATE SIGNIFICANT PREDICTOR OF

• So it's hard not to fall victim to envy, jealousy, and resentment.

• As young as 10 years old suffer from depression and commit

• SUICIDES RATE is on the rise!!!

• Actually talking about suicide or plans to do this

• BIOLOGICAL-antidepressants work by restoring

• Emerging research evidence show that early treatments of

• No treatment is lost opportunity

• Get good sleep every night- 8 hours

• Work and study but not 24/7

• LEARN ABOUT THE WARNING SIGNS

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