MENTAL health means different things to different generations, a health expert said Tuesday.
In The Manila Times News Forum, Karen Ibañez, Mental Health Support Solutions clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Makati, emphasized how different generations view mental health, pointing out that younger people tend to understand and accept mental health issues more readily, while older people often struggle to recognize and accept that the problems exist.'For Gen Z, they have to prioritize mental health; it is non-negotiable for them.
Ibañez pointed out that while many become licensed psychologists, only a few practices, contributing to a shortage of qualified professionals who can treat mental health problems.According to the Lancet, in the Philippines, the prevalence of mental disorders ranges from 11.3 percent to 11.6 percent, with an average annual increase of 2.0 percent. The number of Filipinos diagnosed with a mental disorder rose from 7 million in 1990 to 12.5 million in 2019.
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