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SUPPORT

STRATEGIES/
COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH
RESOURCES
Here are some strategies for supporting
someone with mental health concerns:
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HELP HOW-TO’S
First step,reach Out To People You
Trust t

Sometimes people don't get the help they need because they
don't know where to turn. When you're not feeling well, it can
be a struggle to take the necessary steps to help yourself get
better.
When dealing with mental health or emotional problems, it's
important not to go at it alone. Healing is a combination of
helping yourself and letting others help you. Comfort and
support, information and advice, and professional treatment
are all forms of help.
Think of all the people you can turn to for support. These are
people who are concerned about you and can help comfort
you, who will listen to you and encourage you, and who can
help arrange for treatment. In other words, find caring people
in your life who can help you.
These people might
include:

Friends Parents and Someone who Other adults whose


other Family seems “like a advice you would
members parent” to you value-perhaps a
favorite teacher or
coach, a member of
your church or other
place of worship, or a
good friend's parent.
HELP HOW-TO’S
Second Step, Take Action
The more you know, the easier it is

Libraries are an excellent source of information about


mental health.
Bookstores often have "self-help" or "psychology"
sections. For those with Internet access, there are many
websites related to health and mental health. Some are
better in quality than others. It is important to know if
the information on a site comes from sources you can
trust. Use caution whenever you're sharing or
exchanging information online: there's a chance that it
will not be kept private.
HELP HOW-TO’S
Nothing is worse than nothing

The consequences of not getting help for mental


health problems can be serious. Untreated
problems often continue and become worse, and
new problems may occur. For example, someone
with panic attacks might begin drinking too much
alcohol with the mistaken hope that it will help
relieve his or her emotional pain.
HELP HOW-TO’S
It's All in the Attitude

There are many reasons why people do not get help


for mental health problems. Fear, shame, and
embarrassment often prevent individuals and their
families from doing anything.
Sometimes being able to get the help, support, and
professional treatment you need is a matter of
changing your mind about mental health and
changing the way you react to mental health
problems
Reminders:
1 Mental health is as important as physical health. In fact, the two are
closely linked.

Mental health problems are real, and they deserve to be treated.


2

It's not a person's fault if he or she has a mental health problem. No one is
3 to blame.

Mental health problems are not a sign of weakness. They are not
4 something you can "just snap out of even if you try.

5 Whether you're male or female, it's ok to ask for help and get it.

There's hope. People improve and recover with the help of treatment, and
6
they are able to enjoy happier and healthier lives.
Healthy Eating and Mental
Health
Healthy nourishes the body, including the brain, and support mental
health through:

Improved overall
Increased ability
health and vitality
to concentrate

Reduced Lowered risk of


irritability and mental illness
mood swing
Physical Activity and Mental Health:
Physical activity can make you feel good physically and build
confidence. Evidence suggests that physical activity may
contribute to improved mood and increased self-esteem,
self-confidence and sense of control (UK Dept of Health
2004, Fox, 1999)
Some types of physical activity may provide an opportunity
to connect with others and develop supportive relationships
Getting physically active may (CSEP2011)
Physical Activity and Mental
Health:
1 Make you feel better physically and feel better about
yourself
2 Improve your mood

3 Improve self-esteem

4 Reduce physical reactions to stress.

5 Help you sleep better

6 Give you more energy


Physical activity may be effective in preventing or reducing symptoms
associated with anxiety and depression How physical activity improves
Make
mood andyou feelanxiety
relieves better physically
is not and feel
yet clear. Some better
theories about
propose that
yourself
physical activity (UKDept. of Health, 2004, Fox, 1999)

1 Increases body temperature, thus relaxing muscle


tension.
2 Releases feel-good chemicals that improve mood.

3 Offers a "time-out" from worries and depressing


thoughts.
4 Increases self-confidence, feeling of competence and a
sense of mastery.

5 Provides a sense of belonging and mutual support


when participating with others.
Sleep and Mental
Health
Most teens need 9-11 hours of sleep every night. Problems from not
being fully rested include:

1 Irritability

2 Difficulty concentrating and learning

3 Don't move information from short-term to long-term


memory as well
4 Falling asleep in class
5 Mood swings and behavior problems

6 More accident prone

7 More prone to depression


Suggestions for getting a good night
sleep
• Stay away from stimulants like caffeine in the evening, including chocolate, colas, and
other caffeinated beverages. These delay sleep and increase night waking.

• Do not go to bed hungry, have a light snack.

• Tum off any TV's, computes, or cellphones, or just do not have electronics in the
bedroom.

• Disengage from any stimulating activities like exercise, computer games or talking on
the phone for at least 30 minutes prior to bedtime

• Reading is much more relaxing and may help you fall asleep. Taking a warm bath or
shower helps prepare the body for sleep.

• If you are not feeling rested and functioning at your best most days, talk to your
parents. You may need to speak to a doctor if you are the above tips.

• Try a cup of hot milk.


Thank
You!
Allan Renz I. Villa
Axle Jayden Teves

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