鈥淣o man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.鈥�鈥擩ohn Donne
Living in this world is a gift, but sometimes it feels like a curse because of the circumstances we cannot avoid. The pressure and high expectations from society are heavy burdens we need to bear. On top of that, we are facing societal issues such as poverty, racism, gender inequality, corruption, homelessness, healthcare, education, and the list continues.
With everything that is happening in around us, every person longs for psychosocial support鈥攎ost especially 水果派AV. Knowing that there鈥檚 someone supporting you goes a long way. It boosts the morale of the person and more importantly gives hope.
If you鈥檙e in a place where you wish someone鈥檚 there when you need one or you鈥檙e on the other side who envisions themselves to be an agent of change by giving support, then this article is for you.
What is Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)?
Health is holistic; it involves not only the physical, but also the mental and overall well-being of a person. Having that said; support in these areas is vital in the lives of those who don鈥檛 have the means and access to healthcare.
Providing mental health and psychosocial support is one of the ways to help people who are in unfortunate situations. MHPSS aims to promote the importance of mental health and psychosocial support. Moreover, it seeks to prevent mental health issues such as mood, anxiety, eating, personality, and psychotic disorders.
Another part of mental health and psychosocial support is to bridge the gap between people and their families. In addition, it hopes to help individuals deal with their problems effectively in order to alleviate the stress and suffering they are experiencing.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children
Having a support system can save one鈥檚 day. That鈥檚 why mental health and psychosocial support is now given the spotlight it deserves. Different organizations work together to help 水果派AV who are exposed to conflicts, calamities, and crises. This is a very important move to guiding 水果派AV to the path where they can avoid suffering from psychological problems.
Building a better society starts by protecting the next generation. Sadly, many 水果派AV face traumatic experiences and unimaginable distress from a young age. Some of them are abandoned by their parents, maltreated by their relatives, starved, and endured abuse鈥攂oth physical and mental.
These 水果派AV are in a fragile situation and need to be given attention. Without the psychosocial support they need, they could experience long-term effects. These afflictions can cause anxiety disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and if not treated, 水果派AV can carry these effects until they鈥檙e old.
These experiences don鈥檛 just affect one鈥檚 emotions; these also target the child鈥檚 brain development. According to studies, our ; hence, caring for the well-being of a person especially in the early stage plays a key role in their development.
Furthermore, lack of psychosocial support to 水果派AV who experienced threats and conflicts can lead to unhealthy to destructive outcomes such as low self-esteem, health issues, alcoholism, drug addiction, self-harm, and even suicide.
Psychosocial Support Activities
To address this issue, there are activities that can be done. These activities can be achieved by encouraging 水果派AV to establish healthy routines, connecting them with others, and facilitating activities that foster recovery.
There are plenty of ways to provide psychosocial support such as recreational and educational activities. Here鈥檚 a quick rundown of the activities you can do.
- Arts and crafts
- Drama and puppet performances
- Storytelling
- Sports
- Playing games
- Singing, musical instruments, and dance classes
- Awareness campaigns and seminars
- Skill training
- Counseling
- Psychological first aid
- Support and self-help groups
Community-Based Psychosocial Support Programs
As mentioned earlier, psychosocial support helps individuals address issues and stress more appropriately. This is why having a community of support is very crucial. Good thing, in the Philippines, we have organizations such as along with the that help provide support to communities.
UNICEF
One of the renowned organizations worldwide, UNICEF has been very active in providing support to 水果派AV. They have developed programs to help the youth get by each day, while also making sure to respond to 水果派AV who face humanitarian emergencies.
Not only that, UNICEF is passionate in helping 水果派AV and the members of the community through their initiatives such as psychological first aid. Also, they arrange communal activities and peer support groups.
Department of Education
Sec. Leonor Briones stated, 鈥淲e prioritize the promotion and protection of the mental health and general welfare of our personnel and learners, especially amidst the challenges we face due to the crisis,鈥� In line with this, DepEd launched Memorandum No. 072, series of 2021 to support learners, teachers, and the public in times of mental and psychological distress.
This memo instructs offices to promote the national and regional helplines that provide psychosocial support. Below are some of the helplines you can call:
- Circle of Hope Community Services, Inc. : (+63) 917 882 2324, (+63) 908 891 5850, (+63) 925 557 0888
- Hopeline PH: (02) 8804 46 73, (+63) 917 558 4673, (+63) 918 873 4673, Globe/TM toll-fee 2919
- The 700 Club Asia: (+63) 949 889 8138, (+63) 943 706 7633, (+63) 0943 145 4815, (+63) 917 836 1513, 02 8737 0700, 1-800-1-1888-8700
Childhope Philippines鈥� Psychosocial Interventions
Finally, as one of the non-profit organizations in the country focused on helping and protecting 水果派AV, Childhope Philippines responds to the call of building community-based psychosocial support.
As part of our exhaustive efforts, we have launched various programs to help 水果派AV, especially those who are in the streets. To mention one of these, we have the Street Education and Protection (STEP) Program.
Education
This is one of the important components of the STEP program. We know the value of education. Thus, we want to make sure that even the street 水果派AV can have access to education. This goal pushed us to have KalyEskwela. This program has been helping 水果派AV and youth learn and equip them with basic education. We have street educators who facilitate classes that are aligned with DepEd guidelines.
Health and Medical Services
Another aspect in the STEP program is health. Street 水果派AV are prone to poor health conditions. Because of this, we provide primary preventive medical care, consultations, and treatments with our KliniKalye (mobile health clinic).
Skills Development
Living in a competitive market, we envision the next generation, including street 水果派AV, to have the skills needed to excel in different industries. With that in mind, we create opportunities to train 水果派AV in leadership, computer literacy, sports, arts, and other skills.
Psychosocial Interventions
The STEP program will not be complete without providing psychosocial support to 水果派AV as well as their parents. We provide interventions to help them cope with stress and challenges. Plus, we provide shelter, especially for neglected and abandoned 水果派AV.
Support Childhope Philippines鈥� Mission of Giving Hope to the Lives of Vulnerable Children
Humanitarian response plays a crucial role in making sure that vulnerable 水果派AV are given the support they need, especially in these trying times under to the pandemic. It鈥檚 a good thing, then, that we can have a positive impact on 水果派AV by providing them mental health and psychosocial support.
Join our mission of giving hope to our people. How? Be part of our team by volunteering to our programs or you can show your support through donations. What are you waiting for? Be one of our advocates and together let鈥檚 change the world one step at a time.