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What is a key component of mental health as defined in the content?
What is a key component of mental health as defined in the content?
Which of the following best defines well-being according to the PERMA model?
Which of the following best defines well-being according to the PERMA model?
What is the term used for the capacity to respond positively to positive feedback?
What is the term used for the capacity to respond positively to positive feedback?
What does the concept of mental health stigma refer to?
What does the concept of mental health stigma refer to?
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Which aspect of the PERMA model relates to feeling inspired or hopeful?
Which aspect of the PERMA model relates to feeling inspired or hopeful?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mental health problems during adolescence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mental health problems during adolescence?
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What is meant by the term ‘mental health conditions’?
What is meant by the term ‘mental health conditions’?
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What is the significance of ‘ flow’ in the context of engagement?
What is the significance of ‘ flow’ in the context of engagement?
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What percentage of the global burden of disease is accounted for by mental and behavioral disorders?
What percentage of the global burden of disease is accounted for by mental and behavioral disorders?
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How many Filipinos suffer from at least one kind of mental, neurological, and substance use disorder?
How many Filipinos suffer from at least one kind of mental, neurological, and substance use disorder?
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What is the rate of suicide among males per 100,000 persons living with depressive disorders in the Philippines?
What is the rate of suicide among males per 100,000 persons living with depressive disorders in the Philippines?
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What is the prevalence of diagnosable emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders among children and youth?
What is the prevalence of diagnosable emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders among children and youth?
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Which of the following best describes Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Which of the following best describes Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
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What type of anxiety disorder is characterized by repeated panic attacks?
What type of anxiety disorder is characterized by repeated panic attacks?
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Social Anxiety Disorder is primarily associated with which of the following?
Social Anxiety Disorder is primarily associated with which of the following?
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Which disorder involves intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations?
Which disorder involves intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations?
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Which of the following describes major depressive disorder?
Which of the following describes major depressive disorder?
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What does the 'S' in the mnemonic S.P.A.C.E D.R.A.G.S stand for?
What does the 'S' in the mnemonic S.P.A.C.E D.R.A.G.S stand for?
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Which statement regarding mental illness stigma is accurate?
Which statement regarding mental illness stigma is accurate?
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What is a common misconception about mental illnesses?
What is a common misconception about mental illnesses?
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What characterizes Bulimia Nervosa?
What characterizes Bulimia Nervosa?
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How do males and females differ in mental illness prevalence?
How do males and females differ in mental illness prevalence?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding treatment for mental illness?
Which of the following statements is true regarding treatment for mental illness?
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What does the term 'retardation movement' in depressive symptoms refer to?
What does the term 'retardation movement' in depressive symptoms refer to?
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How does mental illness impact the general perception of violence in society?
How does mental illness impact the general perception of violence in society?
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At which stage of life are mental illnesses more likely to first appear?
At which stage of life are mental illnesses more likely to first appear?
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What is a common misconception about individuals with mental illnesses?
What is a common misconception about individuals with mental illnesses?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevalence of mental illness?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevalence of mental illness?
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Which practice is NOT a recommended way to take care of mental health?
Which practice is NOT a recommended way to take care of mental health?
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What does psychological resilience involve?
What does psychological resilience involve?
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Which strategy helps foster positive self-esteem?
Which strategy helps foster positive self-esteem?
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Which statement about personality characteristics and mental illness is accurate?
Which statement about personality characteristics and mental illness is accurate?
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Study Notes
Mental Health and Well-being
- Mental health is defined as the achievement of expected developmental milestones, effective coping skills, secure attachments, and positive social relationships (Friedrich et al., 2010).
- Mental health is also characterized as a state where an individual realizes their potential, copes with daily stresses, works productively, and contributes to the community (World Health Organization, 2014).
- Well-being encompasses positive indicators in physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and economic domains (Pollard and Lee, 2003).
- Well-being involves positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and accomplishment, also known as the PERMA model (Seligman, 2011).
- Positive emotions include peace, gratitude, satisfaction, pleasure, inspiration, hope, curiosity, and love (Csikzentmihalyi, 2014).
- Engagement is reached when one experiences "flow," being absorbed in a task or activity making time seem to stop (Csikzentmihalyi, 2014).
- Positive relationships are essential to an individual's well-being.
- Meaning arises from belonging to and serving something greater than oneself.
- Accomplishment is connected to feelings of success, achievement, competency, and mastery.
Mental Health Continuum
- The mental health continuum demonstrates a range of mental health states, from good mental health to severe mental illness.
- It includes individuals with good mental health, both with and without mental illness, those with poor mental health with and without mental illness,and those with severe mental health.
Mental Health Conditions
- Mental health conditions involve changes in emotions, thinking, or behavior causing distress and issues in social, work, or family functioning (American Psychiatric Association).
- Mental health disorders account for 14% of the global burden of disease (World Health Organization).
- Globally, 450 million experience mental health conditions (World Health Organization).
- 3.6 Million Filipinos have mental, neurological, and substance use disorders (Philippine WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health, 2020).
- Suicidal rates among Filipinos are 2.5 for males and 1.7 for females per 100,000 persons (Department of Health).
- One in five children and youth have a diagnosable emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorder (ACMH).
- One in ten adolescents experience a mental health issue serious enough to disrupt their functioning at home or school (ACMH).
Common Mental Health Problems
- Anxiety Disorders: Excessive, persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Examples include anxiety disorder due to a medical condition; Generalized anxiety disorder encompassing excessive anxiety.
- Panic Disorder: Repeated episodes of sudden intense fear or terror peaking within minutes (panic attacks).
- Social Anxiety Disorder: High anxiety, fear, and avoidance of social situations due to embarrassment, self-consciousness, and concern about judgment.
- Depression: Persistent sadness, loss of interest, and negative emotions after an incident; impacting mood, thinking, and behavior; leading to various emotional and physical problems.
- Depressive Symptoms: Mnemonic "SPACED RAGS" to recall symptoms. Symptoms include sleep disturbance and loss of pleasure, agitation, low energy, low concentration, and a variety of other negative feelings and symptoms such as depressed mood, retardation of movement, appetite disturbances, guilt, worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.
- Eating Disorders: Conditions like anorexia nervosa (excessive food restriction) and bulimia nervosa (binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use to avoid weight gain).
Mental Health Stigma
- Stigma is a cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs leading to fear, rejection, avoidance, and discrimination toward those with mental illness (SAMHSA).
- Stigma is about disrespect and the use of negative labels to identify people with mental illness, not just words or actions.
- Misconceptions about mental illness include the ability to work out mental health problems independently, mental illness being lifelong, women being more likely to experience mental illness, medication is the only or best treatment, people with mental illness are violent and dangerous, adults having higher rates of mental illness, being able to tell if someone has a mental condition from appearance, and mental illness only occurring to certain kinds of people (or that it is preventable).
Taking Care of Mental Health
- Focus on character strengths, positive emotions, flow, and purpose in life.
- Develop self-esteem by recognizing what you can change and accepting compliments. Set goals, avoid comparing, and give credit for accomplishments.
- Develop social skills by understanding different perspectives, practicing empathy, improving emotional intelligence, and using an "I" message.
- Seek support from family, friends, teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals.
- Engage in self-care activities.
- Develop psychological resilience; adjust to negative experiences like tragedy or trauma.
Psychological resilience
- Is the process of adjusting to difficulties such as trauma or tragedy efficiently.
Emotional Intelligence
- A type of social intelligence that involves the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and those of others. It also involves applying this awareness to guide thinking and actions. Emotional intelligence is a set of skills that help to manage emotional reactions to environmental pressures and demands.
Additional Notes
- Affirmations can help improve mood, increase positivity, and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Test your knowledge on mental health and well-being concepts. This quiz covers definitions, indicators of mental health, and the PERMA model of well-being, among other essential aspects. Assess your understanding of important theories and practices related to emotional and psychological well-being.
