Chapter 5 Flashcards
a critical determinant of mental health and mental illness.
gender
determines the differential power and control men and women have over the socioeconomic determinants of their mental health and lives, their social position, status and treatment in society and their susceptibility and exposure to specific mental health risks.
Gender
Factors that affect our Mental Health and Well-being (3)
-Biological factors such as genes and brain chemistry
-Life experiences such as trauma and abuse
-Family history of mental health problems
Signs of Deteriorating Mental Health (13)
-Withdrawing from family, friend, and colleagues
-Avoiding activities that you naturally enjoy
-Sleeping too much or too little
-Eating too much or too little
-Feelings of hopelessness
-Consistently low energy
-Using mood-altering substance, such as alcohol or nicotine, more frequently
-Displaying negative emotions
-Being confused and forgetful
-Being unable to do usual daily tasks, such as getting to work or cooking meal
-Thinking of causing physical harm to self or others
-Hearing voices no one else can hear rather than you (hallucinations)
-Experiencing delusions
In 2015, The ______ published their manifesto that highlights a 10-point call to action to achieve universal sexual and reproductive health and rights.
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
three core and inter‑related aspects of gender equality. They are:
1) equality in social development,
2) economic participation and
3) participation in political and public life.
The ____ and the _____ have both clearly indicated that women’s right to health includes their sexual and reproductive health.
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR);
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Despite these obligations (Sexual and reproductive health and rights, n.d.) reported that violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights are frequent. These take many forms, including: (6)
• denial of access to services that only women require;
• poor quality services;
• subjecting women’s access to services to third party authorization
• forced sterilization,
forced virginity
examinations, and forced abortion, without women’s prior consent;
• female genital mutilation (FGM); and
• early marriage.
The socially constructed gender roles of men and women plays a vital role with their biological roles which then affects their nutrition status.
Gender and Nutrition
The organization recognizes the undervalued role of women in producing food for consumption thus, the following were the goals of the program (Inter-Agency Standing Committee, 2018): (5)
• Improve access for all to nutritious and safe food
• Enhance food security outcomes.
• Build safer communities
• Promote program ownership and sustainability
• Shifts gender relations towards equality.
The___supervises the government corporate hospitals, specialty and regional hospitals
Department of Health (DOH)
runs the military hospitals.
Department of National Defense
The introduction of social health insurance administered by the _____ since 1995 aimed to provide financial risk protection for the Filipino people
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
An Act Establishing a National Mental Health Policy for the Purpose of Enhancing the Delivery of Integrated Mental Health Services, Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Persons Utilizing Psychiatric, Neurologic and Psycho-social Health Services, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for other Purposes.
Republic Act No. 11036
Also known as the Philippine Mental Health Law that strengthens the government’s commitment to secure the rights and welfare of persons with mental health needs.
Republic Act No. 11036