COTABATO – The Cotabato Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Integrated Provincial Health Office, continues its efforts to address mental health issues in the province. A mental health summit and check-up have been organized, providing residents with invaluable access to expert consultations and appropriate treatments. The objective of this initiative is to … [Read more...] about Cotabato gov’t holds mental health summit
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MisOr implements ‘mental health playbook’ to prevent suicides
DAVAO CITY ---To prevent the high probability of suicides with the surge of mental health problems caused by the pandemic, the Misamis Oriental Provincial Health Office (PHO) has organized focal persons to fight mental health illnesses among adolescents. The PHO conducted recently a two-day capacity building course for the newly organized Peer Support Group Oversight … [Read more...] about MisOr implements ‘mental health playbook’ to prevent suicides
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What is the most important thing that you could do for yourself even for just a few hours each day? It could be setting aside time to walk around and keep those beautiful muscles moving, before idly starting the day in front of the work desk. It could be gifting yourself with an hour just to contemplate on the beauty of the morning, listen to the sound around and feel the … [Read more...] about Prism
Community-based Mental Health Services takes centerstage
DAVAO CITY (September 5)-Mental health is as serious as physical health that needs to be taken care of. In fact, the third most common disease among Filipinos are related to mental health illnesses, according to the 2014 National Statistics Office study. Last June, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Philippine Mental Health Law or Republic Act 11306, a law securing the … [Read more...] about Community-based Mental Health Services takes centerstage
