As the world observes World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, a nationwide survey shows that more Filipinos are living under daily stress as they cope with financial, health, work, and family pressures. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) Third Quarter 2025 survey found that 34 percent of adult Filipinos...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, September 22, said it has placed student health, safety, and inclusive learning at the heart of its proposed 2026 budget. Highlighting both recent achievements and future goals under the administration of President Marcos, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and the Unilab Foundation (ULF) are working together to strengthen access to youth mental health care through the rollout of Heads Up Connect Phase 2, a school-based referral and management program. The initiative aims to expand NCMH’s capacity to...
CARMONA CITY, Cavite – The local government unit launched a program expanding access to mental health services at the City of Carmona Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 14. With the theme “Isang Komunidad para sa mas Malusog na Kaisipan” (A Community for a Healthier Mind), the launch was led by Mayor...
A group on Saturday, August 9, urged the government to prioritize urgent psychosocial support in schools following a recent classroom shooting in Nueva Ecija, which left two students critically injured and deeply shaken the local community. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a...
A mentally-ill man who threatened to kill himself was rescued by the Mandaluyong City Police near a creek in Barangay Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, June 18. Based on the police report, a concerned citizen alerted Sector 3 of the Mandaluyong City Police Station regarding a man seen...
As a Dresden International University-trained preventive medicine and dermatology specialist practicing in Metro Manila, I’ve witnessed firsthand how mental wellbeing and physical health intertwine. Stress and mood issues can literally manifest on our skin, poor sleep can age us, and weight...
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, motherhood has become an emotionally demanding balancing act—one that often leaves women stretched thin and silently struggling. This is something Dr. Carol Angeline P. Macawile, MA, RGC, a seasoned psychologist and registered guidance counselor, has...
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia Malaluan (Courtesy of Philippine Information Agency livestream) The national government is mulling the formulation of more intervention programs to help tackle the growing concerns over the widespread mental health issues among seafarers....
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar’s office) Senate hopeful Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is calling for improved mental health access and therapist services not only in schools but also in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the law expanding mental health programs in schools and creating school counselor positions on Monday, Dec. 9. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) “This is a vital step forward in ensuring our learners are not only academically equipped but also mentally...
President Marcos has signed into law the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act which institutionalizes mental health and well-being programs in schools. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos signed on Monday, Dec. 9, the Republic Act No. 12080, an...
