In the art world, sadness and other difficult emotions can become sources of inspiration. But when an artist’s work directly confronts mental health conditions, the conversation can become more difficult. Heavy themes can make audiences and even art collectors hesitant to engage, something...
Amid recent incidents of violence in schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it is targeting to deploy 10,000 School Counselor Associates (SCAs) nationwide by the end of the year to provide mental health support to learners. The agency said it shortened its standard hiring process to 36...
Amid recent reports of violence in schools, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro urged qualified professionals to apply for full-time guidance counselor positions to strengthen mental health care and support for students in the city’s public schools. “Hinihikayat po natin ang mga qualified...
The Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) and the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to defer its planned live shooter attack simulation, citing a lack of evidence that such drills prevent casualties and studies showing they...
Television host and mental health advocate Kim Atienza has accepted the public apology issued by Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Jowel Jomarsus P. Gatus following the backlash over the latter’s remarks about depression during a homily. In a Facebook post, Atienza thanked...
Public schools can now move forward with the staffing of newly created counselor positions after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) approved the qualifications for the posts under a law strengthening mental health services for students. The approved qualification standards (QS) cover Schools...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said active attack safety drills are only one component of its school safety measures, as it also expands mental health services and student reporting systems. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said active attack drills are important in preparing schools for...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to place the safety of its personnel above all else, stressing that every aircraft carries men and women serving the nation. Speaking during the 79th founding anniversary celebration of the PAF at Villamor Air Base, Marcos reiterated his...
Investigators have linked the minors who were responsible in the school shooting at Tacloban to the game called GoreBox. Without a shadow of doubt, GoreBox is a violent game. It’s a physics-driven game where players can create maps full of contraptions to destroy objects and obliterate other...
For many Filipinos, Zhang Yingfei is the face behind one of social media 's most unlikely success stories. But during her recent visit to the Philippines, the Chinese actress showed a side of herself beyond the viral clips and internet fame. As communities continue to recover from the...
NEUILLY-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that 's unique to France. The 19th century farm buildings and wooded surroundings are a haven within the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in...
Jemay Santiago steps into a more personal and emotionally exposed chapter with her new R&B single “1A,” a track centered on grief, anxiety, and the quiet process of rebuilding self-worth. Known for her curated online presence as a content creator, Santiago shifts away from polished digital...
