CaiSenians share views on Mental Health

Mental health deals with a person’s wellbeing whether it is someone’s emotional or physical state

A lot of factors might affect a person’s mental health depending on the situation they are dealing with In an interview with STEM teacher Mr Mark Jerome San Pedro, he stated that home situation, academics, peer pressure, and relationships with other people are some of the factors that affect a person’s mental health

Maria Rocel Salon, a grade 12 student in Cainta Senior High School said that one of the most common factors that affects her mental health is academic pressure

“I’m having a poor sleep quality and of course, as a student achiever there is always pressure and expectations among my surroundings That gives me stress ” She also said that sudden events and decision making is a factor that is affecting her mental state

"It led me into overthinking and sometimes gave me anxiety I always lost focus when things like that happened ” she said

Zusete Ramos, a grade 12 student, stated that being loaded with schoolwork’s drains her energy She also added that sometimes she’s unable to figure out what to do first and ends up not doing the tasks

“Having a lot of schoolwork is draining because we can't think of what we should do first and I end up procrastinating and find myself cramming, ” she said

“It made me think every night on how I should finish the task and avoid cramming but I ended up being lazy and cram on deadline That drains my whole existence, ” she added Aldrich Estonilo, a grade 11 student said that familial issues are a factor that is affecting his mental state

“Having a broken family, me and my sisters are living apart with our mother since she’s working abroad ” He added that it is giving him pretty much a difficult time

CaiSen High’S Canteen acts against Malnutrition

The school canteen of Cainta Senior High School (CSHS) launches a Feeding Program to reduce the number of underweight students, and to promote proper and good health among students

In a statement, a student’s weight should be accurate to their height According to Mrs Judy Francisco Canteen head of Cainta Senior High School, ‘’there are 40 students who are severely wasted and are now part of the feeding program ’’ The school canteen managed to determine the underweight students according to their Body

Mass Index (BMI) The body mass index is a measurement that is based on a person's height and weight It said that the program is 100-120 days of feeding that started December 29, 2022, and is supposed to continue every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mrs Francisco also said that in

Jasmine Cabinta, a grade 11 student as well stated that family issues have bothered her the most She also added that constant pressure she receives from her family takes a toll not just in her mental state

“It results in me having an unhealthy sleeping schedule and eating schedule just to excel in classes, but I mostly fail to meet up their expectations this SHS year, ” she said According to the World Health Organization, anxiety and depression is the most common mental health conditions in the Philippines

3 3% of the population suffers from depressive disorder and 3.1% suffers from anxiety disorder

Despite mental health illnesses ranking as the third most common illness here in the Philippines, many Filipinos still finds it taboo order for them to monitor and observe if there is a change that is happening, they will conduct pre-weighing, midweighing, and post-weighing

“Mental health is a topic that we must talk more often, let’s break the cycle of stigma associated with it. Mental health matters and it is as important as our physical health,” Mr. Mark Jerome San Pedro stated.

‘’The factors behind the increasing number of Malnutrition among students are the economic crisis in the family, the inflation rate, and the recent pandemic ’’ ‘’Families are struggling to earn money to buy enough food’’ added by Mrs Francisco Students who are part of the program are expected to eat a well-balanced meal that consists of rice, meat, fresh vegetables, and fruits that are rich in protein, carbohydrates, and vitamin C

HIV awareness in Cainta, Rizal.

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a significant public health issue in the Philippines, and Cainta is no exception

Despite the efforts of the government and various organizations, many people in Cainta are still unaware of the dangers of HIV and how to prevent it As a student, it is crucial to raise awareness about HIV and its consequences HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infections and illnesses

HIV is mainly spread through unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding Once infected with HIV, a person can develop acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which can be fatal Cainta, like many other areas in the Philippines, has a high prevalence of HIV cases

According to the Department of Health, there were 77 new HIV cases reported in Rizal province, where Cainta is located, in January 2023 alone This number is alarming, and it is essential to educate people about the importance of HIV prevention One of the best ways to prevent HIV is to practice safe sex

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This means using condoms every time you have sex and getting tested regularly for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) In Cainta, there are many clinics and health centers that offer free HIV testing, where people can get tested for free and confidentially

The lack of awareness and stigma surrounding HIV in not only Cainta, but the Philippines as a whole, are among the reasons why the virus continues to spread People are afraid to get tested for fear of discrimination and being ostracized by their families and communities This fear is rooted in the lack of understanding and knowledge about HIV and its transmission

As students, we also have a role to play in HIV awareness We can help by educating ourselves and our peers about HIV and its transmission We can also advocate for non-discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV and encourage others to get tested We can do this by starting conversations, sharing information, and supporting campaigns that promote HIV awareness

In conclusion, HIV awareness in Cainta is an issue that requires collective action We need to work together to combat the lack of knowledge and stigma surrounding HIV