Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to include a mental health wellness package as part of its services to address a much wider range of psychological disorders. Go, likewise, called on the Department of Health (DOH) to make its...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has turned over new hospital facilities in Quezon City and Mandaluyong City amid the continuous rise of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. The department has turned over a total of 178 beds to be added to the available healthcare...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the influx of disturbing news can increase distress and anxiety. It can even escalate panic when shared through social media. Though it is important to stay updated with the current affairs, the continuous surge of COVID-19 cases, among other...
PayMaya pays it forward to the frontlines of the National Center for Mental Health Digital financial services leader PayMaya recently paid it forward to the frontlines of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). The company distributed 100 food baskets to the NCMH Crisis Hotline responders and...
MindNation uses Qualtrics CoreXM to help improve workplace mental health Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the creator of the Experience Management (XM) category, today announced that MindNation, pioneer provider of data-driven mental health and well-being support programs, is using Qualtrics CoreXM to...
To assist learners, teachers, and the public during times of mental and psychological distress, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched a mental health helpline system consisting of contact information from different organizations. (Photo from DepEd) "We prioritize the promotion and protection...
Albie Casiño is now hot topic on social media. This, after unleashing a mouthful against ex-girlfriend Andi Eigenmann in a recent interview prior to entering "Pinoy Big Brother" as celebrity housemate. Apart from maintaining she has never apologized to him, he also laughed about her being "super...
As COVID-19 infections in the country start to wane, government must take this opportunity in prioritizing mental health issues that have confronted Filipinos as a result of the pandemic. Rep. Florida Robes2 San Jose del Monte Rep. Florida “Rida” P. Robes aired this call as she noted a growing...
By FAITH ARGOSINO Mental health wellness is the focus of a Johnson & Johnson (Philippines) program that provides medical education to healthcare practitioners and treatment access to patients. Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. operates community-based mental health programs with...
Three members of the House of Representatives are seeking to amend the Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036). Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Tutor, Bohol 1st District Rep. Edgar Chatto and Aurora Rep. Rommel Rico Angara have filed House Bills 6782, 6806 and 6884, respectively, to...
Recognizing the importance of taking care of the mental of students, teachers and non-teaching personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted a series of activities in line with 2021 National Mental Health Week. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd started conducting various...
One with the nation in celebrating the World Mental Health Day, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Sunday, Oct.10, it recognized the “growing” mental health care needs of its more than 28 million learners and their teachers and parents. (DepEd Facebook page) “As we gear towards the...
