Mental Hygiene

The National Teachers CollegeManila

School of Advanced StudiesMaster of Arts in Education

Major in Guidance and Counseling

Cesar Chester O. Relleve, Ed. D, RGC

GC 504 – MENTAL HYGIENE

Course Description

This course center on the basic concepts of Mental Hygiene, personality development and its dynamics, psychological and behavioral disorders as well as prevention and therapeutic interventions

GC 504 – MENTAL HYGIENE

Goals

• To gain insights on the different concepts of mental hygiene and become aware of the different psychological and behavioral disorders. It is also expected that they will acquire the skills in prevention and interventions, through collaborative and cooperative participation like oral presentations, socialized and panel discussions.

Prelim Period

• Basic concepts of Mental Hygiene and Personality Dynamics

Midterm Period

• Different maladjustments and disorders

Final Period – will be the practice of

• Prevention and Therapeutic Measures

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Your cumulative score are describe and interpreted as follows:

Cumulative Scores Scale

Letter Grade Qualitative Description

271-300 A Outstanding

240-270 A- Superior

209-239 B+ Very Good

178-208 B Good

147-177 B- Fair

146 or lower F Failed

Mental Hygiene

• the science of maintaining mental health and preventing the development of psychosis, neurosis, or other mental disorders

(Encyclopedia Britanica)

Mental Hygiene

It is a science, which deals with the adoption and application of a set of hygienic principles, directed toward prevention of serious maladjustment, and the maintenance and promotion of sound mental health (Gaerlan et. al., 1998)

Mental Health• is not just the absence of mental disorder.

It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community (WHO, 2007)

Mental Disorder• is a syndrome characterized by clinically

significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning.

• Mental disorders are usually associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities

Mental Disorder• An expectable or culturally approved

response to a common stressor or loss such as death of loved one, is not a mental disorder

DSM-V 2013

10 tips to stay Mentally Healthyfrom Better Health Channel

1. Connect with others. Develop and maintain strong relationships with people around you who will support and enrich your life.

2. Take time to enjoy. Set aside time for activities, hobbies and projects you enjoy.

3. Participate and share interests. Join a club or group of people who share your interests.

10 tips to stay Mentally Healthyfrom Better Health Channel

4. Contribute to your community. Volunteer your time for a cause or issue that you care about.

5. Take care of yourself. Be active and eat well – these help maintain a healthy body. Physical and mental health are closely linked

6. Challenge yourself. Learn a new skill or take on a challenge to meet a goal.

10 tips to stay Mentally Healthyfrom Better Health Channel

7. Deal with stress. Be aware of what triggers your stress and how you react.

8. Rest and refresh. Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed at a regular time each day and practice good habits to get better sleep.

9. Notice the here and now. Take a moment to notice each of your senses each day.

10 tips to stay Mentally Healthyfrom Better Health Channel

10. Ask for help. This can be as simple as asking a friend to babysit while you have some time out or speaking to your doctor (GP) about where to find a counsellor or community mental health service.

Mental Health Professionals• Counselors

(School, Clinical Mental Health, Family, Addiction, Pastoral etc.)

• Social Workers

• Psychologist(Clinical, Counseling, School etc.)

• Psychiatrist

• Neurologist

• Psychotherapist

National Center for Mental Health• is dedicated to delivering preventive,

curative and rehabilitative mental health care services.

• NCMH was established in 1925 through Public Works Act 3258. It was formally opened on December 17, 1928 and was originally called the INSULAR PSYCHOPATIC HOSPITAL.

National Center for Mental Health• It was later called the National Mental

Hospital. On November 12, 1986, it was renamed NATIONAL CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH (NCMH) through Memorandum Circular No. 48 issued by the Office of the President.

References:

American Psychiatric Association (2013), Dianostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition

Gaerlan, Josefina et. al. (1998) Principles of Mental Hygiene. Ken Inc.

http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/375371/mental-hygiene

http://www.who.int/features/qa/62/en/index.html

www.ncmh.gov.ph/

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/ten_tips_to_stay_mentally_healthy