Lesson 2
Ways to Safeguard
One’s Mental Health
Physical Education and
Health
MAPEH
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Learning Targets
At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to do the
following:
● Identify various ways to safeguard one’s mental health.
● Explain the role of safeguarding practices in maintaining one’s
mental well-being.
● Recognize the importance of practices in building resilience and
support networks in sustaining mental health.
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Recharge
● Mental wellness
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Recharge
Instructions
1. Start with a brief review of mental health concepts and the
significance of safeguarding practices covered in previous lessons.
2. Pair the students and ask them to brainstorm various ways to
safeguard mental health, discussing the role and importance of
these practices in building resilience and a support network.
3. Have each pair present their findings to the class, focusing on how
these practices can be applied in real-life scenarios to sustain
mental well-being.
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Recharge
Ways to Safeguard Mental
Health
● Exercising regularly
● Managing emotions
● Spending time with family and friends
● Reading books and educational resources
● Engaging in spiritual activities
● Keeping the environment clean
● Maintaining a spending diary
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Recharge
Activity Processing
1. What are some effective
ways to safeguard your
mental health that you
have learned?
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Recharge
Activity Processing
2. How do these practices
contribute to your overall
mental well-being and
resilience?
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Enlighten
Mental Health
Think of your mind like the
base of a house. If the base
is strong, the house can
stand up to bad weather.
Our mental health is just like
that base. It needs to be
strong, so we can handle
tough times and stay happy
and productive.
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Exercising Regularly
Regular exercise is a powerful
tool for maintaining mental
health and personal wellness.
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Managing Emotions
Managing emotions is
essential for mental well-
being and personal wellness.
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Spending Time With
Family and Friends
Spending quality time with
family and friends is a
cornerstone of maintaining
good mental health and
contributes significantly to our
overall sense of well-being.
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Reading Books and
Educational
Resources
Incorporating reading into our
daily routines can be simple
yet effective strategy for active
and healthy living.
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Engaging in Spiritual
Activities
Spiritual well-being is an
integral part of holistic health.
Addressing spiritual needs can
lead to a more balanced life
and improved mental health
outcomes.
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Keeping the
Environment Clean
Maintaining a clean
environment is not only
beneficial for our physical
health but also for our mental
well-being.
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Maintaining a
Spending Diary
Financial stress is a significant
concern for many. By keeping
track of expenses and
managing finances, one can
reduce anxiety related to
money matters.
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Importance of Safeguarding Mental Health
● Building Resilience
● Seeking Support
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Recharge
Enlighten
Activity Processing
Which safeguarding
practice do you find most
relevant to your life, and
how do you plan to
integrate it into your
routine?
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Reexplore
● Mental wellness plan
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