An advocacy group has condemned the killing of a curfew violator, allegedly with mental illness, in Tondo. (Photo courtesy of MPD police station 7 / MANILA BULLETIN) On Aug. 7, Eduardo Geñoga, 59, was shot dead by Cesar Panlaqui, 55, a village guard (barangay tanod) along Tayuman Street during...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has funded a project seeking to look at the socio-cultural determinants of the four leading mental health illnesses such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, among...
(PIXABAY) The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) has been receiving more calls from adolescents amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. The number of calls at the NCMH hotlines has been increasing since last yearacross all age...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and the Mental Health Research Advisory Group (MHRAG) have launched a 102-page manual which seeks to streamline mental health research in the country. (DOST-PCHRD) The "Quality Mental Health...
(Photo from Pixabay) Weaker body, higher levels of stress and internet addiction are just some of the “negative physical and mental health impacts” of distance learning on students, according to a multi-stakeholder survey. While distance learning has paved the way for education continuity...
Malacañang explained that children aged five and up were finally allowed to go outdoors to promote their mental health and overall wellbeing. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after the Inter-agency Task...
Having been deprived of play and social interaction due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic for over a year now, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need to help children to manage their emotions. “Dahil limitado ang interaksyon sa ating kapwa, naging bihira ang...
Recognizing that having a healthy state of mental well-being is instrumental in ensuring that families can cope with various challenges especially during these trying times, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to utilize technology to reach out to those who might need...
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...
