ABCs of Mental Health: Awareness Begins with Care

There’s no doubt that today’s modern lifestyle can be stressful. Between work, family, and social obligations, it can be hard to make time for yourself. But it’s important to find the time.

Keep in Mind to RELAX

R-ewind
E-njoy
L-oosen Up
A-lways take a breath
an X-iety free

GROUP 10 - ACTIVITIES TO RELAX
UMALE | UNDA | UY | VICENTE

References:
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2209

“Grow through what you go through.” ✨

Life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes life doesn’t make sense, but we believe that everything that’s hurting you is also healing you. Only you can make the decision to begin to heal from your past experiences. While others will and should help, support, guide, and encourage you, you alone take the steps and actions toward recovery.

Your pain and experiences will help you grow as a better person. It will not get smaller as time goes by, but you are growing and becoming stronger to handle your bigger problems. You grow with your pain to get through with greater difficulties in the future. 🤍



Group 9 | Solis | Sosmenia | Tablang
Reference:
https://medium.com/invisible-illness/how-you-can-help-yourself-heal-2290e8ebde8e

'Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood.'

Because of this pandemic, most of us were forced to be stuck at home 24/7, which isn’t really an ideal setup for everyone. Staying at home for months can be quite damaging to both your physical and mental health -- which is why we came up with these recommendations as a way of coping in this time of pandemic. We hope that this encourages you to prioritize your mental and physical self. May this serve as an inspiration for you to start or continue your journey.

We hope that this works out for you 😉
Keep on going, tiger! 🐯

Group 8 | Home Workout Routines | Ramirez, Reyes, Saluta

References:
https://tinyurl.com/2thypfed https://tinyurl.com/3tymf5pk https://tinyurl.com/yxss8nsp https://tinyurl.com/3sadmwe4

Group 7 | Books/Movies Recommendations | Perez Profeta | Quindoza

Sometimes all you need is yourself and a good movie. Here are some of our movie recommendations to help you love yourself a little more.

“At the end of the day, remind yourself that you did the best you could today, and that is good enough.”
― Lori Deschene




Group 6 - How to deal with the pandemic
Naraja | Nolasco | Osias | Patiag

Reference:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

GROUP 3 | STRESS MANAGEMENT | Balayo, Biscocho, Brown, Canceran

Stress comes in all forms and from a range of sources. Learning how to manage stress is the key to living a healthy and happy life. With COVID-19 exacerbating and creating new stresses, here is everything you need to know about stress and stress management. Live your life-- not stress free, but stress managed!

Contributions:
Content for Poster 1/Writer - Alyssa Maxine B. Balayo
Content for Poster 2/Writer - Bea Biscocho
Editor for Poster 1 and 2 - Georjeanette Brown
Captions: Angela Canceran
Advocacy Campaign: Alyssa Maxine B. Balayo, Jean Beatrice Biscocho, Georjeanette Brown, and Angela Canceran

References:
1.) Melissa Conrad Stöppler, M. D. (2021, February 5). Stress Management: How to Manage Stress in Life with 5 Tips. MedicineNet. https://www.medicinenet.com/stress_management_techniques/article.htm.
2.) Schedule your appointment online. Managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. (n.d.). https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/managing-stress-during-the-covid-19-pandemic.
3.) MediLexicon International. (n.d.). Stress: Why does it happen and how can we manage it? Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855 .

Group 4 | De Leon | Dionisio | Gonzales | Imperial

It is important to strike a balance in everything. Along with taking care of one’s mental health, we must also improve and look after the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects. It is never too late to start a routine and as a guide for you, here are some self-care tips you can incorporate into your day-to-day endeavors. ❤



References:
https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/self-care-interventions/definitions/en/
https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729

“You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know” – Lili Reinhart

Anxiety, stress, breakdowns, and difficulties. Whatever you're going through, remember that nothing's gonna break you. As we undergo this pandemic, we've all experienced and still dealing with our problems. Despite this online setup, we got you. In this new normal, we introduce you to the ABCs of New Normal, learn to ACKNOWLEDGE, find time to BREATH and CONNECT with your loved ones. You don't have to go through all of it alone. We are here step by step to help you.




Group 3 | Castillo | Cauilan | Collantes | Colobong

While dealing with mental illness, it can feel like you are alone — but while each other person’s story is unique, you are far from alone in your struggles. Even in times of uncertainty, this is us reminding everyone that you are not alone. Together, let us fight stigma, inspire others and educate the broader public.

Group 1 | Acero | Alcazar | Aquino | Astrero

References:
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/who-can-i-talk-about-my-depression/

GROUP 5 | Lacsa, Maningas, Mauhay, Mercado
What is Mental Health?

CONTRIBUTIONS:
Bowmir Lacsa (Leader) - Research
Alyanna Louise Maningas - Poster
Ram Aaron Mauhay - Poster
Patricia Marie Mercado - Poster

REFERENCES:
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543