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COVID causes steep rise in depression, anxiety: study

Patrick Galey, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 09 10:25 AM

Cases of depression and anxiety surged by more than a quarter globally during the first year of the pandemic, especially among women and young adults, a major study showed on Saturday. Read more »

Anxiety, depression hit Pinoys during pandemic: study

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 01:43 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said a quarter of Filipinos are having "moderate to severe" anxiety issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the work from home setup. Read more »

Gov't mental health hotline receives more calls as COVID-19 pandemic rages in Philippines

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 09:08 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the number of calls to the government's hotline for mental health assistance continues to increase this year as parts of the Philippines remain under lockdown a year since the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

COVID-19 pandemic can lead to wave of mental, neurological problems, experts warn

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 07:43 PM

According to the largest study so far published on the mental toll COVID takes on survivors, 1 in 3 people who have overcome the novel coronavirus suffer from a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis 6 months on. Read more »

1 in 3 COVID survivors suffer mental, neurological problems, says study

Patrick Galey, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 07 07:00 AM

The most common conditions were anxiety (17 percent of patients) and mood disorders (14 percent). Read more »

One year into lockdown, coronavirus pandemic fatigue grips Philippines

Thea Alberto-Masakayan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 11:39 AM

It’s a never-ending cycle of worry, uncertainty, and cabin fever. Now, pandemic fatigue is gripping more Filipinos, endangering the general public’s mental health.    Read more »

VIRAL: #PisayGiveUsABreak shows snags in learning during pandemic

David Dizon, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 23 03:20 PM

It started with a tweet, posted on a weekend, by one frustrated Philippine Science High School student struggling to keep up with the sheer number of requirements from her school. That initial tweet with the hashtag #PisayGiveUsABreak became the top trending topic Sunday night, spawning 14,000 tweets in 24 hours, and started a Change.org petition.  Read more »

7 months into lockdown, how can Filipinos recover from pandemic fatigue?

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 09 03:25 PM

With worries on financial stability, job losses, and getting infected by COVID-19, the pandemic now brings an 'accompanying pandemic of mental health issues,' said Dr. Randy Dellosa.  Read more »

A routine can benefit minds and bodies

Alexandra E. Petri, The New York Times
Posted at Sep 07 08:43 AM

As the pandemic continues and the school year starts, some people might be craving regularity and structure. Having a routine not only guides you through your days, but it also brings mental and physical benefits, whether by adding exercise to your day, aiding in getting better sleep, helping children feel more secure or providing a sense of control during such an uncertain time.   Read more »

Growing anxiety: Calls to National Center for Mental Health double since start of pandemic

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 26 02:24 PM

From just 400 monthly calls before the pandemic, the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) is now receiving an average of 876 calls a month   Read more »

LIST: Groups offering free tele-consultation or online mental health services

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 25 07:36 AM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Monday said Filipinos should not be ashamed of reaching out to institutions that offer free mental health services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect everyone.   Read more »

Japan to conduct 1st nationwide virus-linked mental health survey

Kyodo News
Posted at Jul 27 02:38 PM

Japan's health ministry will conduct its first nationwide survey possibly next month to look into how the new coronavirus pandemic has affected mental health, according to ministry and other sources. Read more »

Psychiatrist may tips para makayanan ang anxiety, depression ngayong may COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 03:07 PM

Normal na makaranas ng pangamba at kalungkutan sa takbo ng buhay ng mga tao sa gitna ng mga pagbabagong dulot ng coronavirus pandemic, ayon sa isang psychiatrist. Read more »

Filipinos seeking mental health counseling spiked during lockdown - support providers

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 10:20 PM

MANILA — Two institutions offering teleconsultation on mental health have seen a substantial increase in the number of people seeking help, officials said Monday. Read more »

Tennis: ATP launches partnerships to help players with mental health, well-being

Reuters
Posted at May 21 05:02 PM

The men's tennis tour has joined up with Sporting Chance and Headspace to help players and its staff deal with mental health problems and look after their well-being during the COVID-19 shutdown. Read more »

How to maintain motivation in a pandemic

Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Posted at May 19 08:30 AM

Maintaining motivation is becoming an increasing challenge for many people slogging through life curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.   Read more »

'Major' mental health crisis looming from pandemic: UN

Nina Larson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 14 11:49 AM

The coronavirus outbreak risks sparking a major global mental health crisis, the United Nations warned Thursday, calling for urgent action to address the psychological suffering brought on by the pandemic.  Read more »

Why the lockdown may cause anxiety or depression, and how to feel better

Robert Labayen
Posted at May 06 10:36 AM

To feel better in the morning, I quickly shift my attention to things that make me feel grateful. Gratitude reduces depression.  Read more »

'Komunikasyon susi para mapanatili ang katinuan sa gitna ng COVID-19 crisis'

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 20 04:39 PM

Bukod sa pisikal na kalusugan, mahalaga din, ayon sa mga eksperto, ang pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng kaisipan o mental health sa gitna ng krisis na dulot ng COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Ian Ransom, Reuters
Posted at Apr 08 02:55 PM

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Read more »