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Number of students suffering from mental health issues growing

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 09:31 PM

DepEd’s 2021 data showed a total of 404 students have committed suicide. Read more »

DepEd to boost mental health programs, school security

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 27 02:17 PM

The Department of Education plans to strengthen programs addressing students’ mental health issues following recent incidents of school violence. Read more »

Feeling lonely during the holidays? Here’s how to cope

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 01:01 PM

Do you feel lonely, anxious, or stressed during the holiday season? Read more »

House OKs SUC mental health service bill

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 07:36 PM

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 6416 or the proposed "State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Mental Health Service. Read more »

Sunshine Dizon opens up about mental health battle

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 04:47 PM

Dizon shared that she is currently diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, panic attacks, and abandonment issues. Read more »

Tom Rodriguez opens up about depression, healing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 07:38 PM

Tom Rodriguez got candid in an interview about his mental health and all the issues hurled against him and his failed marriage with Carla Abellana. Read more »

Suicide calls and compassion fatigue: Life as crisis line responders

Ianna Gayle S. Agus, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 01:06 PM

For crisis responders, even the grimmest and most debilitating call can still signify hope. Read more »

A look at the lives of crisis line responders

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 05:02 PM

In this video, we look at the lives of crisis line responders who answer calls from people who are at the brink of death—not because of any accident or physical illness but because of a war inside their head. Read more »

Mind You, racer Poe-Llamanzares team up for mental health

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 07:47 PM

Mind You Mental Health Systems and sports car racer Brian Poe-Llamanzares has recently announced their partnership to promote mental health care in the Philippines. Read more »

Mental health issues rise among Filipino youth

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 17 07:12 PM

Mental health issues continue to rise among the Filipino youth, a psychiatrist said Thursday. Read more »

'Youth at higher risk of substance use, mental health issues'

Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 07:05 PM

The high risk for adolescents being involved in substance use and acquire mental health illness is a public health issue, according to the Department of Health. Read more »

DOH vows better mental health services

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 04:07 PM

The DOH has vowed to improve mental health services in the country by expanding access to such services and strengthening community-based programs. Read more »

Bayanihan E-Konsulta now offers mental health services

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 01:03 PM

Three months after the relaunch of Bayanihan E-Konsulta, the telemedicine platform is now also offering mental health services. Read more »

What's the point of a mental health diagnosis?

Clare Roth, Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Oct 27 02:02 PM

People often need a diagnosis to get ongoing psychotherapy. But some experts say we're pathologizing everyday distress. Read more »

Video games could improve kids' brains, study shows

Issam Ahmed, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 25 05:54 AM

The results showed video games might be a better use of screen time than watching videos on YouTube, which has no discernible cognitive effects. Read more »

ONCEs celebrate TWICE's 7th anniversary with fundraiser

Kevin Alabaso, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 21 04:15 AM

According to data provided by TFVUnion, the amassed donations were both from local and foreign ONCEs, the fans' official name. Read more »

SG, PH artists team up for EP for mental health advocacy

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 01:50 PM

ABS-CBN’s Star Pop music label has collaborated with Singapore-based creative production house AOR Global to produce an extended play (EP) that advocates a special message. Read more »

Higit 30k tumawag sa crisis line sa kasagsagan ng pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 12:01 AM

Malaki ang naging papel ng social media kung bakit madami ang naging interesado tumawag sat NCMH Crisis hotline, ayon sa isang psychiatrist. Read more »

Kailan masasabing nakararanas na ng burnout ang isang empleyado?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 12 07:53 PM

Idiniin ng isang kinatawan ng World Health Organization Philippines na mahalaga para sa mga employer na bantayan kung nabu-burn out na ang kanilang empleyado. Read more »

Global mental health issues on the rise

Fred Schwaller, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 12 08:39 AM

Across the world, people need mental health support now more than ever. Local and global initiatives are starting to make a difference. But is it enough? On World Mental Health Day, DW takes a look. Read more »