Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, October 21 urged the government to strengthen the country’s mental health programs as he expressed alarm on the number of Filipinos attempting suicide now increasing. Go is referring to a recent study by the University of the Philippines (UP)...
A neophyte solon is pushing for the immediate release of compensation benefits to entitled mental health service users under Republic Act (RA) No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act. (Anh Nguyen/ Unsplash) Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas filed House Bill (HB) 2789, which seeks to amend RA 11036...
As the Philippines marks National Mental Health Week, parents, as well as guardians, were urged to pay attention to the silent battle that the Filipino youth face as they spend more time online. (Photo from Unsplash) Recognizing that many Filipino children experience cyberbullying, which they face...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes mental health must be part of the top global concerns like climate change, poverty, and peace. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo by Noel Pabalate) In his message during the World Mental Health Day 2022 on Monday, Oct. 10, Marcos...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called for an increase in government intervention, particularly in the form of psychological assistance and mental health support for Filipinos. Go, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, made the call as the nation celebrates World Mental...
A party-list solon hopes that the 300 percent increase in the allocation for mental health programs under the Department of Health's (DOH) proposed 2023 budget would go a long way in aiding the sector. (Unsplash) Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Florence Reyes said the allocation for mental health...
Pixabay / Manila Bulletin GENEVA, Switzerland -- Far more must be done to safeguard mental health on the job, the United Nations said Wednesday, presenting new guidelines on how to lessen psychological strains linked to the workplace. The UN agencies for health and labour published two documents...
The National Youth Commission (NYC) invites participants for an upcoming mental health online discussion on Saturday, Sept. 24. National Youth Commission Mental Health Youth Hub (FACEBOOK) This is in observation of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month celebrated annually every September....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a measure seeking to strengthen the delivery of mental health services in basic education schools in the Philippines. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 379 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act in hopes of immediately countering...
Tapping into the therapeutic effects of art to mental health, the council of Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City launched on Saturday, July 30, a free monthly art program to strengthen ties between communities and curb pandemic-driven woes. BSA Chairman Raymond U. Lising oversees the launching...
The World Health Organization found that mental illness is prevalent in the Philippines. In fact, it is the third most common disability in the country. During the pandemic, the National Center for Mental Health recorded a 500% increase in monthly hotline calls due to depression. Mental health...
After years of online classes, face-to-face sessions in school may trigger the anxiety of students due to the continuing pandemic, which has also caused lost social skills, deteriorated social connections, and fear for safety. This restlessness may cause concentration difficulties, repeated...
