Chapter I PR2
Chapter I PR2
Chapter I PR2
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October 2019
CHAPTER I
Introduction
We all know that Philippines does not have enough Psychiatrists and mental
health workers. Due to lack of psychiatrists, we also lack of mental health awareness.
This case is very alarming and might worsen overtime. According to World Health
Organization (WHO), more than 100 million people suffer from mental health disorders
in the Western Pacific Region, including Philippines wherein records show a high
number of cases among youth. The record also shows that Philippines has the highest
All people are going or been through stress, problems, and sadness. But not all of
them are resolved, these simple factors can lead to depression. We know that depression
is a serious illness, one depressed person can be suicidal or may harm others. Only
professionals can advise them, but friends, family, and peers may take role during the
process. The researcher aims to know the perceptions regarding depression and what do
they know about depression. The goal of this study is understand and also analyze the
people’s perceptions. This research may contribute in helping the people to have mental
health awareness. In this study, the researcher will select students of Grade 12 HUMSS in
Pablo Roman National High School and ask their perception on depression and social
anxiety. With that step, we can help others be aware and alert. It is not about the simple
sadness and anxiety. Depression is an illness we need to give attention and focus.
Depression has many subtopics and research, but the perceptions of students is
what the researchers are curious about, so they want to conduct this study. We aim to
make you interested as well as gain knowledge that you can use in daily life. Makes you
The general statement of the problem is: What are the Senior High School
1. How may the profiles of Senior High School Students be described in terms of:
1.1 strand,
1.3 gender?
2. What are the Senior High School Student’s perceptions on depression and social
anxiety?
3.How can mental health awareness in Senior High School Students be effective?
4. How will this study will contribute in helping the implementation of mental health
awareness?
Scope and Delimitation
The main purpose of this study is to know the perceptions of Senior High School
Students of Pablo Roman regarding depression and social anxiety. This study shall
benefit the students that has depression and social anxiety, their family of parent, and the
mental health workers. The respondents of the study are Senior High School students of
Pablo Roman National High School, they could be male or female regardless of strand
and age. The research will be conducted during the 2nd Quarter of the First Semester
2019.
The total population of 5 Senior High School students who answered the
documented interview. The respondents were selected using random sampling technique.
The data are analyzed and summarized. The researcher used qualitative methodology.
Notes in Chapter I
Katerina Francisco. How does the PH fare in mental health care? / Rappler. 2017