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What is one of the most beneficial aspects of community for mental health according to the text?
How does community support contribute to mental health, as mentioned in the text?
What role do different people play in the community, as highlighted in the text, that can positively impact mental health?
According to the Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036), what is one of the proposed aims of the mental health policy?
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How are mental health services expected to be provided according to the Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036)?
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What is the main goal of the Mental Health Gap Action Programmed (mhGAP)?
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Why is it mentioned in the text that 'over a few years, non-specialized health workers in all 18 regions in the country have participated in the training'?
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In the context of the text, what role does biology play in human behavior?
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How does family dynamics contribute to individuals' self-judgment?
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Which type of family structure is NOT mentioned in the text under 'Types of Family Structures & Family Dynamics'?
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Study Notes
- Community plays a crucial role in mental health by providing a sense of belonging, support during difficult times, and a sense of purpose through different roles individuals can fill within the community.
- The Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036) in the Philippines aims to enhance mental health services, promote mental health, and ensure accessible mental health care from large hospitals to the barangay level while protecting individuals' rights.
- The Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) by the WHO focuses on scaling up care for mental, neurological, and substance abuse disorders to ensure proper treatment and prevention of conditions like psychoses, epilepsy, depression, and suicide.
- The mhGAP training in the Philippines involves collaboration between the WHO, Department of Health, and local government units to train non-specialist care providers in addressing priority mental, neurological, and substance abuse conditions.
- Leon in the Philippines is among the first municipalities to implement a comprehensive community-based mental health program, empowering non-specialized health workers to manage mental health patients effectively.
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Explore the significance of mental health in community settings and how it impacts individuals. Learn about the beneficial aspects like belonging and support that communities provide for mental well-being.
