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    LIPAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

    Mental Health
    and Psychological Support Service
    Wellness Training

    SHADEL M. VALERIANO
    “Sometimes the worst place you
    can be at is in your own head.”
    It is common and normal for individuals to feel stressed and
    worried in response to any disease outbreak.

    Specific stressors particular to the COVID-19 pandemic are:


    Psychosocial
    • Rumors and misinformation (social media)
    stressors and • Closure of schools and children’s activity spaces
    COVID-19 • Travel restrictions
    • Possibility of or actual physical isolation and quarantine
    • Deterioration of trust in government agencies and social
    networks
    • Avoidance of health facilities
    • Risk of relapse in pre-existing health conditions (including
    mental health)
    • Common symptoms of other health problems can lead to fear
    of infection.
     You’re losing interest in the little things
    You get overwhelmed easier
    You don’t feel like socializing that much
    SIGNS THAT anymore
    You don’t have a consistent sleep
    YOUR schedule
    MENTAL  You always feel drained
    Your anxiety seems to be increasing
    HEALTH IS
    GETTING
    WORSE
    10 SIGNS
    THAT YOUR
    MENTAL
    HEALTH IS
    GETTING
    WORSE
     You’re losing interest in the little things
    You get overwhelmed easier
    You don’t feel like socializing that much
    SIGNS THAT anymore
    You don’t have a consistent sleep
    YOUR schedule
    MENTAL  You always feel drained
    Your anxiety seems to be increasing
    HEALTH IS You feel mentally and emotionally
    scattered
    GETTING You can’t seem to pay attention
    You might be struggling with your
    WORSE impulse control
    You’re struggling to feel grounded
    Coping
    Skills
    - help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with 
    stressful situations in life. Managing your
    stress well can help you feel better physically
    and psychologically and it can impact your
    ability to perform your best.
    Emotion-Focused
    Coping Skills
    • Healthy coping strategies may
    soothe you, temporarily distract
    you, or help you tolerate your
    distress.

    • Sometimes it’s helpful to face your


    Other times, coping skills may help you
    change your mood. If you’ve had a bad day at
    emotions head-on.
    work, playing with your kids or watching a
    funny movie might cheer you up. Or, if
    you’re angry about something someone said,
    a healthy coping strategy might help you
    calm down before you say something you
    might regret.
    • Care for yourself: Put on lotion that smells
    good, spend time in nature, take a bath, drink
    tea, or take care of your body in a way that
    makes you feel good such as painting your
    nails, doing your hair, putting on a face mask.

    • Engage in a hobby: Do something you enjoy


    such as coloring, drawing, or 
    listening to music.
    • Exercise: Do yoga, go for a
    walk, take a hike, or engage in
    a recreational sport.

    • Focus on a task: Clean the


    house (or a closet, drawer, or
    area), cook a meal, garden, or
    read a book.
    • Practice mindfulness: List the
    things you feel grateful for, 
    meditate, picture your "happy
    place," or look at pictures to
    remind you of the people, places,
    and things that bring joy.

    • Use relaxation strategies: Play with a pet,


    practice breathing exercises, squeeze a stress
    ball, use a relaxation app, enjoy some
    aromatherapy, try progressive muscle relaxation,
    or write in a journal.
    Problem-Focused
    Coping Skills
    • Tackling a problem head-on

    • Eliminating the source of your


    stress

    In other situations, problem-focused coping


    may involve more drastic measures, like
    changing jobs or ending a relationship. Here
    are some examples of healthy problem-
    focused coping skills:
    •Ask for support from a friend or a
    professional.
    •Create a to-do list.
    •Engage in problem-solving.
    •Establish healthy boundaries.
    •Walk away and leave a situation that
    is causing you stress.
    •Work on managing your time better.
    Unhealthy • Drinking alcohol or using
    drugs
    Coping • Overeating

    Skills • Sleeping too much

    • Venting to others

    • Overspending

    • Avoiding
    10 Tips for Better Mental Health
    1. Get enough sleep
    2. Eat healthily
    3. Exercise regularly
    4. Interact with people
    5. Train your brain
    6. Learn new skills
    7. Do something for others
    8. Learn to manage stress and focus on the positives
    9. Laugh
    10.Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, and taking drugs
    Dealing with people who are mentally and
    emotionally struggling

     Recommend seeking professional help


     Do not invalidate feelings of others
     Avoid diagnosing people
     Avoid giving reassurances
     Do not force them to share their stories

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