8 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Module 1 Covid 19 and Mental Health Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Module – 8 Alternative Delivery Mode- Self Learning Module First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. 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Ortiz Street, Barangay Washington, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Telefax : (086) 826-1268; (086) 826-3075; (086) 826-8931 E-mail Address : surigao.city@deped.gov.ph 8 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Module 1 Covid 19 and Mental Health Introductory Message For the facilitator: Welcome to the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Module on Covid 19 and Mental Health. This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling. This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this module aims to encourage students to respond to adverse or untoward situation with calmness and deal it with self-efficacy. To encourage a hopeful outlook, this module serves to reinforce student’s sources of support and internal and external resources. As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module. Notes to the Teacher In this module, you will help the learners express their feelings and reactions about how to overcome their emotions through different acceptable manner. i activities in a more For the learner: Welcome to the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Module on Covid 19 and Mental Health. This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner. The following are some reminders in using this module: 1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a notebook in answering the activities. 2. Do not forget to answer all questions included in the module. 3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task. 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers. 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next. 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it! Notes to the Learner In this module, you will express your feelings and reactions about how to overcome your emotions through different activities in a more acceptable manner. ii Objectives At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: know the strategies on how to adapt and manage a change during a pandemic crisis. Materials pen paper reflection notebook Duration 1 hour Introduction COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic that triggers a public health emergency worldwide. Its impact on people, their health, businesses, stock markets, and other pillars of the global economy needs no emphasis. To deal with the uncertainties and fight COVID-19, governments across the world have implemented various degrees of restrictions. Different people react differently to complexities and uncertainties, including feelings of loss of control, anxiety around well-being, and conjectures around financial insecurity. The coronavirus outbreak is dramatically changing our lives, including our relationships with other people in our communities, our families, our homes and our workplaces. Millions of us have lost some or all of our normal ways of seeing others as we try to keep each other safe. Because of the abrupt change in our lifestyle, it eventually affects our everyday routine. For instance, students go to school from Monday to Friday and parents go to work on the same day, while Saturdays and Sundays are mostly spent with family and with God, but these does not happen anymore. This routine suddenly changes because of the uncontrollable situation such as this pandemic. How are you going to manage this change? This situation is inevitable, as it is these events that challenge us and force us to step out of our comfort zone. If we ignore or hide away from the challenge of change, we deny 1 ourselves the opportunity to learn and grow. It is during this time that we can test one’s resiliency in life and know how to manage these challenges in a positive way. Activity Think of the changes that you have experienced over the last month. This could include moving, changing hairstyle, changing friendships, hobbies, someone dying, body changes, having more responsibility. Then, write it on the table below according to sudden change, difficult change and exciting change. Write your answers on your reflection notebook. Sudden Change Difficult Change Exciting Change Analysis Managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can be very challenging for your family. You have been forced to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, make difficult choices, and deal with disruptions at home, at work, and in your community. It is not always easy, but there are strategies you can use to cope and build resilience. Let us see how well you adapt to changes by ticking the appropriate column for your answer: Copy and answer the table below on your reflection notebook. 1. Increase Sense of Safety I wear mask when going out of the house I wash my hands I use hand sanitizer/alcohol. I observed social distancing. I stay home. 2. Increase Calming I make time to unwind by doing what I enjoy e.g. drawing, dancing, singing etc. I exercise. I eat healthy foods. I sleep 8 hours a day. 3. Connect with Each Other I talk with everyone in the family. I listen when others are talking. I keep in touch with my relatives and friends 2 Always Sometimes Never by using phone and social media. We share household task to exercise responsibility. 4. Build Personal and Family Competence I love and respect everyone in the family. I don’t argue with my parents. I am reprimanded by my parents when I make mistake. I apologize when I am wrong. Abstraction The strategies can help develop on your own a difference in maintaining your family's hope, ability to endure, connectedness, ability to remain calm, and safety. They may even become healthy habits that keep your family strong through other times in your life together. Remember that as you practice these actions, you do not need to be perfect or steady at all times. Do your best, be kind to yourself, and remember that anything you do to role model these types of strategies will help you as adults and caregivers of yourself. Application Now that you already know the strategies on how to manage change, answer the following on your reflection notebook: Thoughts: You feel depressed because you were not able to go out and play with your friends. How can these be made positive? Closing Illustrate on your reflection notebook how you can best cope with the changes during this pandemic. 3 References Books Ramos, Pia Anna P. Maria Regina M. Hechanova, Eduardo C. Caligner, Anna Katrina K. Bersamin. 2015. Supporting Enabling and Empowering Students: Manual on Psycholsocial Intervensions for Secondary School-aged Students During Disaster and Emergency Situations, Teacher’s Manual. Japan: UNESCO. Ramos, Pia Anna P., Eduardo C. Caligner and Anna Katrina K. Bersamin. 2020. The 2020 Online and Self-Guided PFA Modules: Supplemental to the SEES Manual. Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education. Websites https://www.ptsd.va.gov/covid/covid_family_strategies.asp https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/schools/deal/deal-resources/coping-strategies/copingchanges/ https://www.lifehack.org/372463/why-you-need-adapt-change 4 For inquiries or feedback, please write or call: Department of Education – Schools Division Office of Surigao City Office Address : M. Ortiz Street, Barangay Washington Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines Telephone : (086) 826-1268; (086) 826-3075; (086) 826-8931 E-mail Address : surigao.city@deped.gov.ph
