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Subject Title: National Mental Health Week Celebration 2021

Dear DBM Colleagues,

Good day!

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Some groups, including health and other frontline workers,
students, people living alone, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions, have been particularly affected. And services for mental,
neurological and substance use disorders have been significantly disrupted. 1

In this regard and pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 452 issued on August 25, 1984, we then join in the celebration of the National
Mental Health Week with the World Health Organization's theme: "Mental Health Care for All: Let's Make it a Reality." During this
year’s campaign, it aims to highlight positive stories as an inspiration to others.

In relation to this, the Administrative Service-Human Resource Development Division is pleased to invite you to the free webinars organized by
the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA):

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Taking Care of You: Setting Personal Boundaries and Promoting Family Involvement for
Webinar Topic
a Better Well-being2
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https://www.facebook.com/PMHAofficial/photos/a.2027059257621655/3028271337500437/
Date/Time October 5, 2021 (Tuesday) / 9:00 – 11:00 AM
This online family support group session will highlight the importance of identifying personal
Objective barriers for caregivers of individuals with mental illness and reducing caregiver stress through
family involvement.
Dr. Jerry Jurisprudencia, PhD, RGC, CSCLP, RPsy
Resource Speaker
Faculty Member, Miriam College Department of Psychology
Register through this link: https://bit.ly/FSGOct5
Registration/Webinar
Link
This will also be livestreamed via PMHA Facebook page

Webinar Topic Supporting Sleep during Troubled Nights3


Date/Time October 6, 2021 (Wednesday) / 1:30 – 3:00 PM
This webinar aims to discuss the effects of sleeping well on the mental and physical health
Objective
condition of an individual, and the ways on improving the quality of one’s sleep.
Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal
Resource Speaker
Psychiatrist, Veterans Memorial Medical Center
Registration/Webinar
Register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/lingapdiwa5
Link

Webinar Topic The Power of Expressive Arts in Improving Mental Health and Well-being4
Date/Time October 6, 2021 (Wednesday) / 2:00 – 4:00 PM
This webinar will teach us how expressive arts such as art, music, and movement play can help
Objective improve our well-being and calm our minds and bodies amidst pressure, overwhelming thoughts,
and anxiety.
Ms. Carolyn T. Tongco
Resource Speaker
Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator
Registration/Webinar
Register through this link: https://bit.ly/RegWellBeingWed
Link

Webinar Topic Mental Health in an Unequal World5


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Date/Time October 8, 2021 (Friday) / 1:30 – 4:00 PM
This webinar aims to discuss the general medical and mental health concerns of sexual and gender
Objective
minorities, and positive psychology amidst diversity and adversity.
Dr. Victoria Patricia de la Llana
Consultant, Philippine Psychiatric Association
Resource Speaker
Dr. Ronaldo A. Motilla
Faculty Member, Miriam College Department of Psychology
Registration/Webinar
Register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/MHDC2021
Link

We hope that you will be able to attend and enjoy these free and informative webinars.

Mental health has become a public concern in this country. People with issues on this condition have the right to seek proper care and
treatment. It may be a challenge to reach out to each other these days due to the pandemic. It’s okay not to be okay, but know that we are
here for you. We hope we continue to send good vibes your way!

“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.” – Anonymous

#WMHD2021

AS-HRDD

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