MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH

• “A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her

own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life , can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to
his or her community.“

• According to the WHO (World Health Organization)

MENTAL HEALTH

ABSENCE
OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Schizophrenia is the top mental health disorder in the
Philippines, affecting at least 42 percent of patients who
seek psychological consult, it does not receive as much
attention as depression and anxiety do when it comes to
mental health-related projects and campaigns.

Johnson & Johnson's Philippine Health Information

System on mental health conditions
CAUSES

• INHERITED TRAITS
CAUSES

• ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES BEFORE BIRTH

CAUSES

• BRAIN
CHEMISTRY
RISK FACTORS

• Having a blood relative,

such as a parent or
sibling, with a mental
illness
RISK FACTORS

• Stressful life situations, such

as financial problems, a
loved one's death or a
separation
RISK FACTORS

• (chronic) medical condition, such as

diabetes
• Brain damage as a result of a serious
injury (traumatic brain injury), such as
a violent blow to the head
RISK FACTORS

• Traumatic experiences,
RISK FACTORS

• Use of alcohol or recreational

drugs
RISK FACTORS

• Being abused or
neglected as a child
• Having few friends or few
healthy relationships
RISK FACTORS

• A previous mental illness

COMMON DISORDERS

Anxiety disorders

Mood disorders

Schizophrenia disorders
1.ANXIETY DISORDERS
ANXIETY DISORDERS

• PANIC DISORDER 
ANXIETY DISORDERS

• PHOBIAS
• SIMPLE PHOBIAS (a disproportionate
fear of objects)
• SOCIAL PHOBIAS (fear of being
subject to the judgment of others)
• AGORAPHOBIA (dread of situations
where getting away or breaking free may be
difficult)
ANXIETY DISORDERS

• OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
DISORDER (OCD)
ANXIETY DISORDERS

• POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS
DISORDER (PTSD)
11.MOOD DISORDERS
• Aka. AFFECTIVE DISORDERS OR DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
• Patients with these conditions have significant changes in mood,
generally involving either mania (elation) or depression.
MOOD DISORDERS

• MAJOR DEPRESSION
MOOD DISORDERS

• B I P O L A R DISORDER
• previously known as manic-depressive illness, or manic depression
MOOD DISORDERS

• P E R S I S T EN T
D E P RE S S I VE D I S O R D ER
• previously known as dysthymia
MOOD DISORDERS

• SAD (SEASONAL
AFFECTIVE DISORDER)
111.SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDERS
111.SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDERS

• The symptoms are classified into 4 categories:

• P O S I T I V E S Y M P TO M S
• Aka. psychotic symptoms
• Ex. delusions and hallucinations.
111.SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDERS

• N E G AT I V E S Y M P TO M S
• refer to elements that are taken
away from the individual
• Ex. absence of facial expressions
or lack of motivation.
111.SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDERS

• C O G N I T I V E S Y M P TO M S
• these affect the person's thought
processes
• They may be positive or negative
symptoms
• Ex: poor concentration is a negative
symptom
111.SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDERS

• EMOTIONAL
S Y M P TO M S
• usually negative symptoms
• Ex. blunted emotions
Withdrawing from people or
activities they would normally
enjoy.
Sleeping or eating too much or too
little.

Feeling as if nothing matters.

Consistently low energy.

Using drugs more than normal (including alcohol and nicotine).

Displaying uncharacteristic emotions.

Confusion

Not being able to complete

standard tasks, such as getting
to work or cooking a meal.

Persistent thoughts or
memories that reappear
regularly.
Thinking of
harming one's self
or others.

Hearing voices
Delusions
COMPLICATIONS

• MENTAL ILLNESS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF

DISABILITY
COMPLICATIONS

• Problems with tobacco, alcohol

and other drugs
COMPLICATIONS

• Legal and financial

problems
• Poverty and
homelessness
COMPLICATIONS

• Self-harm and harm to others,

including suicide or homicide
• Weakened immune system, so
your body has a hard time
resisting infections
• Heart disease and other medical
conditions
DIAGNOSIS

Physical exam

Lab tests

Psychological
evaluation
 TREATMENT

Psychotherapy
(talking Medication Self-help
therapies)
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES

• S T I C K TO Y O U R T R E AT M E N T
PLAN
• Don't skip therapy sessions.
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES

• AVO I D A L C O H O L A N D D R U G U S E

• S TAY A C T I V E
• DON'T MAKE IMPORTANT
DECISIONS WHEN YOUR
SYMPTOMS ARE SEVERE

• DETERMINE PRIORITIES
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES

• LEARN TO ADOPT A POSITIVE

ATTITUDE
PREVENTION

Pay attention to
warning signs

Get routine
medical care
PREVENTION

Get help when

you need it

Take good care

of yourself
It’s OK to ask for HELP. Talk to someone!
DOH 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotlines:
(02) 804-HOPE(4673)
Manila Lifeline Center: (02) 896-9191. 0917-
854-9191
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)
Crisis
Hotline: 0917-899-USAP(8727)
(02) 989-USAP (8727)
Any questions?