CONCEPT PAPER
Mental Health Promotion: Identifying and Emphasizing Mental
Health Problems and give Awareness among Individuals
Maryknoll College of Panabo, Inc.
Academic Year 2022-2023
Presented to: Kent Ivan Romeo
Presented by:
Adlawan
Agot
Buendia
Cutamora
Dumag
October 2022
Project Title: Mental Health Promotion: Identifying and Emphasizing Mental Health
Problems and give Awareness among Individuals
Background of the idea
Our project’s purpose is to raise public awareness and provide individuals with information
on mental health and related problems. Nowadays, mental health issues are one of the
problems that are crucial to have attention in our society. A lot of individuals go through
mental health problems caused by stress, abuse, trauma, neglect, stigma, and other factors.
Since there are still a lot of individuals who lack knowledge about this, our team decided to
conduct a symposium regarding this problem. This would increase people’s awareness of
mental health issues through informational sessions, interactive activities, and services. To
make this project possible, we need the support from the government, notably DMH. This
symposium aims to help all individuals in learning and gaining more knowledge about this
topic, as well as to spread better health care for the community.
Goals and Objectives
The purpose of this symposium is to:
· Provide information about mental health awareness
· Assemble and develop mental educators
· Engage individuals to join the said program
· Offer activities and services to the audience (Therapy worksheets & Group meditation)
Methodology, Operations, or Procedures
To make the symposium effective, here are the course of actions that we must adhere to:
1. Request approval from government officials to establish the program for the population's
mental health and psychosocial well-being.
2. Find professional guidance and counseling specialists to assist with the program.
3. Create public service announcements for individuals by traveling to areas with high rates
of mental health disorders by handing out flyers, as well as by utilizing social media
platforms.
4. The symposium is to be started; Provide therapy worksheets and group meditation to help
individuals dealing with mental health concerns.
The symposium is expected to be completed in just one day every year. If the program
receives more funding than anticipated, we plan to expand it so that the symposium takes
place more than one day each year.
Resources and Personnel Available
· Psychotherapists (Guest Speakers)
· Audience (kids, teenagers, adults)
· Staffs
· Government
Budget
· Guest speakers - ₱ 4,000 (₱ 2,000 per speaker, 2 guest speakers)
· Things/Supplies - ₱ 2,000 (Rented chairs, tables, and sound system)
· Snacks - ₱ 5,000
Total = ₱ 11,000.00
Key Words
Psychotherapist - refers to a person who treats people who are mentally ill using
psychotherapy.
Stigma - a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
DMH - Department of Mental Health
References:
IvyPanda. (2020, July 21). A Mental Health Project. https://ivypanda.com/essays/proposal-
for-a-mental-health-project/