The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be crafting guidelines for the regular conduct of Psychiatric-Psychological Exam (PPE) to all its personnel amid cases of grave misconduct of some police officers, the recent was that of a police sergeant who went on a shooting rampage inside the Manila...
“Better Days” Senator Sonny Angara Three years ago, President Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act, which we co-authored and helped pass along with my colleagues Senators Tito Sotto, JV Ejercito, Joel Villanueva, Risa Hontiveros, Loren Legarda, Antonio...
(Unsplash / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded the public on Tuesday to also take care of their mental health as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose various challenges in human life. People may experience stress or anxiety during this time of...
While the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation is primarily a health problem, other sectors are also starting to experience its impacts such as education. In a webinar series organized Department of Education (DepEd) and Globe, Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) member Dr. Bernardino...
A suicide attempt of a police trainee in Cavite has further encouraged the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership to implement a regular neuro-psychiatric tests on all its police personnel. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo T Eleazar the incident shows why the mental health of PNP personnel...
A new virtual series was launched by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 21 to support personnel's mental health amid the public health situation in the country. (Courtesy of DepEd) “We have started this last year as we recognized the need for ample mental health support for our...
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination in the country accelerates, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) expressed optimism on the possible vaccination of students or those belonging to the younger age group. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “This will be discussed in the IATF meeting...
During a focused group discussion conducted by the Department of Education- Disaster Risk Reduction Management Service (DepEd DRRMS), personnel health was the second most important concern of public school teachers after stress management and coping. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) Recognizing...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will be conducting the second phase of the national survey to assess the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health and well-being of Filipinos. (PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY) The National Survey on Mental Health and Well-being (NSMHW),...
While restrictive quarantine is still being enforced, the challenges of staying focused and maintaining one’s sense of equanimity persist and intensify. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued some online reminders through its website: “It is normal to feel fearful and anxious during...
If you think Kylie Padilla insane well, you're not alone. A fan recently accused the actress-singer exactly that and she simply laughed it off. She actually owned up to it, in fact. Here's an excerpt of her recent exchange with fans. Netizen: "Para kang laging baliw sa mga posts mo. Halatang...
The construction of a "mega modular hospital" within the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City has begun, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Thursday, April 29. Planning for the DPWH mega modular hospital. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) Public Works and...
