Healthy Mind: Mental Health Coping Mechanisms Amidst the Pandemic
By: Lara Nicole V. Roquios What is Mental Health? Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects the way we think, feel and act. It also helps us decide how to handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at all stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. Experiencing mental health problems throughout your life can affect your thoughts, moods, and behaviors. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: - Biological factors such as genes or brain chemistry - Life experiences such as trauma or abuse - Family history of mental health problems Mental health problems are common, but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better, and many recover completely. Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have negatively impacted the mental health of many people and c