Mental Health
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Mental Health
Dr. Edwin Menguito
MENTAL HEALTH
The adjustment of individuals to themselves and the world at large with a maximum of effectiveness, satisfactions, cheerfulness and socially considerate behavior, and the ability to face and accept the realities of life.
K. Menninger
MENTAL HYGIENE
The adoption and application of a set of principles directed towards the prevention of serious maladjustments and the maintenance and promotion of sound mental Health.
MENTAL HEALTH IS NOT
1. Adjustment under all circumstances 2. Freedom from Anxiety & Tension 3. Freedom from Dissatisfaction 4. Conformity 5. Constant Happiness 6. Lessening of Accomplishment 7. Absence of Idiosyncrasies 8. Undermining of authority 9. Opposed to religion
CRITERIA OF MENTAL HEALTH
1. Mental Efficiency 2. Control & Integration of thought and conduct 3. Integration of motives and control of conflict & frustration 4. Positive, Healthy feelings 5. Tranquility or peace of mind 6. Healthy attitudes 7. Healthy self-concept 8. Adequate Ego-identity 9. Adequate Relations to reality
A. Schneiders
MENTAL HEALTH
PEACE WITH
PEACE WITH
PEACE WITH
PROGRAM FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE
1. Self-Discipline 2. Physical Exercise 3. Food 4. Rest and Relaxation 5. Faith
CAUSES OF MENTAL ILLNESS
BIOLOGICAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
EARLY SIGNS
1. Sleep Problems 2. Loss of interest 3. Social Withdrawal 4. Fears & Palpitations 5. Irritability 6. Headaches, numbness, Etc 7. Dizziness & Fainting 8. Suspiciousness 9. Worry & Forgetfulness
WARNING SIGNS
INSOMNIA LOSS OF APPETITE IRRITABILITY ALCOHOL ABUSE BLANK STARES LOSS OF MEMORY
EPRESSION EMENTIA ELIRIUM ELUSIONAL DISORDER ISORDERS OF SLEEP
ISSUES
1. Aging 2. Retirement 3. Losses and separations ³empty nest syndrome´
SOLUTIONS
1. Healthy lifestyle physical fitness 2. Preparation for retirement ³second career´ 3. Psychological treatment ³home for the elderly´
How to Maintain Mental Health
Maintain your physical health Develop adequate philosophy of life Learn to control your emotions Do not let your piece of mind depend on conditions over which you have no control. 5. Keep yourself occupied and develop a hobby 1. 2. 3. 4.
How to Maintain Mental Health
6. Steer clear of worrying 7. Live one day at a time 8. Get into the habit of making decisions 9. Cultivate friendships especially a close friend in whom you can confide 10. Do not get into the habit of making decisions
How to Maintain Mental Health
11. Guard against needless fear 12. Cultivate a proper attitude towards sex 13. Strike a happy medium between work and play 14. When not happy act as is you where happy 15. Learn to laugh at yourself, cultivating a saving sense of humor.
Resources in Cebu Schools
1. 2. 3. 4. St. Martin de Porres School Sunshine Center REACH Special Education Classes, various public schools
Resources in Cebu Treatment Centers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Banaglaum Home Maria Josefa Recio Therapeutic Center Metropsych and RBR CD-CARE VSMMC-CBS CURRED NBI Rehab Center
Resources in Cebu YOUTH & CHILDREN
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cebu Youth Center Inc. SOS Children¶s Village Community Scouts Don Bosco Boy¶s Home Children¶s Shelter of Cebu Children of Cebu Foundation, Inc Cebu Hope Center SAPAK
Resources in Cebu ORGANIZATIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. PMHA, Cebu Chapter Lihok Pilipina- Bantay Banay PDEA Good Shepherd Retreat House
Thank you!
Dr. Edwin Menguito
MENTAL HEALTH
The adjustment of individuals to themselves and the world at large with a maximum of effectiveness, satisfactions, cheerfulness and socially considerate behavior, and the ability to face and accept the realities of life.
K. Menninger
MENTAL HYGIENE
The adoption and application of a set of principles directed towards the prevention of serious maladjustments and the maintenance and promotion of sound mental Health.
MENTAL HEALTH IS NOT
1. Adjustment under all circumstances 2. Freedom from Anxiety & Tension 3. Freedom from Dissatisfaction 4. Conformity 5. Constant Happiness 6. Lessening of Accomplishment 7. Absence of Idiosyncrasies 8. Undermining of authority 9. Opposed to religion
CRITERIA OF MENTAL HEALTH
1. Mental Efficiency 2. Control & Integration of thought and conduct 3. Integration of motives and control of conflict & frustration 4. Positive, Healthy feelings 5. Tranquility or peace of mind 6. Healthy attitudes 7. Healthy self-concept 8. Adequate Ego-identity 9. Adequate Relations to reality
A. Schneiders
MENTAL HEALTH
PEACE WITH
PEACE WITH
PEACE WITH
PROGRAM FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE
1. Self-Discipline 2. Physical Exercise 3. Food 4. Rest and Relaxation 5. Faith
CAUSES OF MENTAL ILLNESS
BIOLOGICAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
EARLY SIGNS
1. Sleep Problems 2. Loss of interest 3. Social Withdrawal 4. Fears & Palpitations 5. Irritability 6. Headaches, numbness, Etc 7. Dizziness & Fainting 8. Suspiciousness 9. Worry & Forgetfulness
WARNING SIGNS
INSOMNIA LOSS OF APPETITE IRRITABILITY ALCOHOL ABUSE BLANK STARES LOSS OF MEMORY
EPRESSION EMENTIA ELIRIUM ELUSIONAL DISORDER ISORDERS OF SLEEP
ISSUES
1. Aging 2. Retirement 3. Losses and separations ³empty nest syndrome´
SOLUTIONS
1. Healthy lifestyle physical fitness 2. Preparation for retirement ³second career´ 3. Psychological treatment ³home for the elderly´
How to Maintain Mental Health
Maintain your physical health Develop adequate philosophy of life Learn to control your emotions Do not let your piece of mind depend on conditions over which you have no control. 5. Keep yourself occupied and develop a hobby 1. 2. 3. 4.
How to Maintain Mental Health
6. Steer clear of worrying 7. Live one day at a time 8. Get into the habit of making decisions 9. Cultivate friendships especially a close friend in whom you can confide 10. Do not get into the habit of making decisions
How to Maintain Mental Health
11. Guard against needless fear 12. Cultivate a proper attitude towards sex 13. Strike a happy medium between work and play 14. When not happy act as is you where happy 15. Learn to laugh at yourself, cultivating a saving sense of humor.
Resources in Cebu Schools
1. 2. 3. 4. St. Martin de Porres School Sunshine Center REACH Special Education Classes, various public schools
Resources in Cebu Treatment Centers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Banaglaum Home Maria Josefa Recio Therapeutic Center Metropsych and RBR CD-CARE VSMMC-CBS CURRED NBI Rehab Center
Resources in Cebu YOUTH & CHILDREN
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cebu Youth Center Inc. SOS Children¶s Village Community Scouts Don Bosco Boy¶s Home Children¶s Shelter of Cebu Children of Cebu Foundation, Inc Cebu Hope Center SAPAK
Resources in Cebu ORGANIZATIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. PMHA, Cebu Chapter Lihok Pilipina- Bantay Banay PDEA Good Shepherd Retreat House
Thank you!
