MENTAL HYGIENE

MENTAL HYGIENE
It consists of measures to
reduce the incidence of
mental illness through
prevention and early
treatment and to promote
 MENTAL HYGIENE
It focuses on:
a. Maintaining positive
mentality;
b. Discover techniques to keep
person healthy.
 MENTAL HYGIENE AND THE
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Mental hygienists viewed

the educational system as
a promising venue for
preventive activities
 MENTAL HYGIENE AND THE
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

During the 1930s they

successfully influenced
teacher education
programs to include
developmental psychology.
 IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL
HYGIENE
As teaching-learning process is in
need of high mental presence and
cognitive effort, it is important to
find out the real factors behind the
mental illness, seen among the
teachers and learners to provide a
better learning environment for
FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL
HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS

1. Physical Health
FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL
HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS

2. Personal and related

problems.
FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL
HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS

3. A persons self-
perception
FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL
HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS

4. Environment
FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL
HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS

5. School factors
LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH
AND HYGIENE AWARENESS
WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO:

1. Stress
LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH
AND HYGIENE AWARENESS
WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO:

2. Problems relating to
interpersonal
relationship.
LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH
AND HYGIENE AWARENESS
WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO:

3. Depression
LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH
AND HYGIENE AWARENESS
WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO:

4. Adjustment
LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH
AND HYGIENE AWARENESS
WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO:

5. Sexual problem
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN TEACHERS

Clarifying roles and

responsibilities
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN TEACHERS

Providing time for

relaxation between
school hours.
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN TEACHERS

Ensuring good
relationship at school.
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN TEACHERS

Reducing workload.
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN TEACHERS

Avoiding drugs and

alcohol
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN STUDENTS

Creating a very good

rapport between
teachers and students.
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN STUDENTS

Providing proper support

when needed.
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN STUDENTS

Avoiding public insult.

PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN STUDENTS

Providing proper time for

recreation.
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN STUDENTS

Creating a child-friendly
atmosphere in school
PROMOTION OF MENTAL
HEALTH IN STUDENTS

Encouraging
collaborative activities.