The Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA) on Monday raised the alarm over the ‘rising epidemic of mental health crisis’ in the country
The group, composed of mental health professionals and advocates, said that the situation needs widespread awareness, support, and actionPhilippine Mental Health Association urges stronger and more localized mental health response to address ‘silent epidemic’ of mental health crisis
“We have noticed a sharp increase in mental health concerns during and after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns,” said PMHA President and deemed as father of child psychiatry in the Philippines Dr. Cornelio Banaag, Jr. during a World Mental Health Day activity in Cagayan de Oro City. “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.
“Mental health is a universal human right,” said Banaag. “We need to make diagnosis, treatment, and care more accessible to the average Filipino,” he also said.
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