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Yamsuan files bill to ensure comprehensive mental health services for Filipinos 

A House leader pushed for the passage of a bill that would guarantee the availability of affordable inpatient and outpatient services for all Filipinos struggling...

Ten mental health tips for the holiday season

‘Tis the season to spend time with family, catch up with friends, and be festive. However, no matter how joyous the vibe is, the dreaded...

PBBM signs 3 crucial new laws on agriculture, tourism, mental health

President Marcos began his working week by enacting a trifecta of laws in an apparent bid to make big strides towards realizing his administration’s...

Schools to set up dedicated mental health facilities under new law

The Philippines has taken a significant step toward improving student well-being with the enactment of the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act,...

Bill seeks comprehensive mental health services for Filipinos

Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan filed House Bill 11086, which seeks to institutionalize PhilHealth's in-patient and outpatient mental health benefits program.    "While...

AFAB launches ‘Health Matters’ campaign

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) promotes mental health and breast cancer awareness. AFAB’s Sanitation and Occupational Safety and Health Unit recently...

Kenyan athletes’ deaths show mental health issues

NAIROBI —The mental health struggles of Kenyan athletes and a lack of support have come under the spotlight in the East African running powerhouse...

New program seeks to address healthcare issues among youth in Iloilo

The Iloilo provincial government recently launched a new healthcare program that seeks to address health concerns among the younger population, including teenage pregnancy, mental...

A call for support and awareness

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Unilab Foundation recently held a media briefing to address the state of mental health in the...

Pimentel urges VP Sara to seek professional help after “strange” presser

“Strange and unusual.” This was Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III’s reaction to the recent press conference of Vice President Sara Duterte, where she attacked...

Road trips: Good cup for mental health

“The remarkable moments one can make on vacation during road trips can open up the mind to create unforgettable memories.” COLORADO SPRINGS — Road trips,...

DOH opens psychiatric ward, ambulatory service center

In time for the celebration of National Mental Health Week, the Department of Health (DOH), led by Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, and Quirino Memorial...

Busy much?

“We don’t need to stop, but pausing could save us.” Last Thursday was Mental Health Day, a global effort to raise awareness of mental health...

QC’s Helpline 122 expanded to cover mental health issues

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered the integration of mental health concerns such as depression in their Helpline 122 which is open round-the-clock...
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