A recent study conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) has indicated that around 3.6 million Filipinos found themselves battling mental disorders during the pandemic.
A recent study conducted by the Department of Health has indicated that around 3.6 million Filipinos found themselves battling mental disorders during the pandemic.
PFA can be helpful to people coping with everyday stress and challenges. These people could include health-care workers and social welfare responders, Covid-19 survivors, families who just lost loved one, adults who feel alone, and those with vulnerabilities like mental health and substance abuse problems.
“The goal of PFA is to provide safety, calm and comfort, and connectedness to a person. As well as to promote self-empowerment by giving them back their sense of control,” Dr. Tolentino said.
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