Prepared and submitted by: Yusi, Mark Yuan M. for MAPEH 10 Q3 IA SCH-10, S1-1
Storyboard Text
"I always have a measure of anxiety, even if I’m just sitting by myself in a room."
“When I feel extraordinarily well, I become apprehensive. I instinctively know that what follows a ‘high’ is a plunge to a moody ‘low.’'
"I try to take it one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once."
Can you relate to those expressions from individuals who struggle with their mental health? Are you or someone you care about facing a similar struggle?
Be assured that you are not alone. Many people today are affected by mental health issues, whether their own or those of their loved ones. One study calculated, that, worldwide, about one in eight people struggles with it. In 2020, the pandemic resulted in an increase in anxiety and depression. Our mental health, however, is not defined by statistics. It is about how you and your loved ones feel and how you live your lives.
But what is mental health? Good mental health is a state of well-being where you feel good and can function well. You can cope with normal stresses, work productively, and feel satisfied with life.