Contents Copyright 2022 ISBN No. 978-621-8347-10-6 (PDF downloadable) Right to Mental Health Handy Resource Book Edited and Published by Commission on Human Rights Human Rights Education and Promotion Office Commonwealth Ave., UP Complex, Diliman, Quezon City chrp.hrepo@gmail.com (02) 8928-4471 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Commission on Human Rights Republic of the Philippines www.chr.gov.ph ___________ Cover design and layout by Ish Flores Written by Cecile J. Baltasar Introduction 6 What is Mental Health 7 Your Mental Health Dictionary 10 A Global Concern 13 The Mental Health of Pinoys 16 Why Take a Human Rights-Based Approach to the Mental Health Act 20 Human Rights Violations Against People Living with Mental Health Disorders, and How Stigma Plays a Part in the Abuse 24 5 Ways to Combat Mental Health Stigma 28 How to Deliver a Talk about Mental Health 31 How to Speak to Someone with a Mental Health Condition 35 Silent Skills You Need to Effectively Communicate About Mental Health 38 Stress-Relieving Exercises You Can Do 42 The Commission on Human Rights’ To-Do List to Uphold the Rights of Mental Health Care Patients 46 How Can Your Community Promote Mental Health Care? 50 Myths and Facts About Mental Health 54 11 Important Points in the Mental Health Act 57