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CAGAYAN DE ORO–The Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. on Monday raised the alarm over a rising epidemic of mental health illnesses in the country.
“Mental health-related issues affect Filipinos of all ages and backgrounds – young or old, rich or poor. It is a silent epidemic that we need to confront head-on,” he added. PMHA called for the stronger implementation of the Philippine Mental Health Act or Republic Act No. 11036, enactment of local mental health ordinances, more funding to expand mental health services, and a constant public awareness campaign.
“We must be part of a society which aims to reduce the entrenched stigma and discrimination on people with mental health problems. One way to effectively do this is to start with the young minds that we are shaping in universities, wherein pressures and influences are coming from all sorts,” Vargas said.
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