The importance of mental health has come to the fore in this pandemic, as Filipinos struggled to cope with various challenges, such as isolation from family and friends, new work landscapes, and disruptions in relationships. More
Did you know that your genes can influence your habits such as sleepless nights, midnight cravings, and even when you have difficulty focusing at work? Our unique genetic profile influences how we think, feel, and behave. More
In celebration of International Women’s Month this March, Connected Women, a global community of women empowered by technology, has secured a partnership with Infinit Care to provide free access to a tech-based mental health platform for its community. Infinit Care is a mental health-tech company that works with businesses and organizations to provide their employees […] More
Although COVID-19 cases are dropping in the country and advances in technology are making regular patient consultations possible, many local healthcare professionals still find working under pandemic conditions overwhelming. More
Digital financial services leader PayMaya recently paid it forward to the frontlines of the National Center for Mental Health. The company distributed 100 Christmas food baskets to the NCMH Crisis Hotline responders and the Emergency Room and Psychiatric Acute Unit staff. More
It doesn’t always have to be sink or swim when it comes to mental health. Ben&Ben chronicle the experience of drowning in torrential distress and anxiety on the music video of their new single “Lunod.” Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna, Sana Dati), the visual narrative pushes the discussion forward with its metaphorical […] More
In 2020, 4,418 Filipinos died due to “intentional self-harm” or suicide, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. This is a 57% increase from 2019, when 2,808 deaths were recorded due to suicide. It has become the 25th leading cause of death in the country last year, up from 31st in 2019. Worse, the rise in […] More
If you’re feeling extra stressed and anxious by the recent events in the country, and maybe even the world, you’re not alone. It’s perfectly normal to feel this way, especially after being stuck at home for months with nowhere to go and with the constant fear of COVID-19. More
The health crisis and the prolonged government quarantine protocols bring a feeling of helplessness among many Filipinos, often resulting in anxiety and depression. Among the most effective ways to get back a sense of purpose or control is to tend plants and see them grow. Connecting with nature also makes people feel calmer and less […] More
10.10 is one of the biggest sale seasons of the year where everyone is raring for some retail therapy.Coincidentally, October 10 is also World Mental Health Day. To celebrate this doubly special day, global mental health and well-being organization MindNation and creative ad agency Propel Manila are teaming up to redefine “therapy” in retail therapy […] More
Twenty-two-year-old Claudia’s passion for mental health is rooted in her own personal experience. At an early age of 10, she has shown early signs of depression. When she was 16, she was clinically diagnosed with chronic depression and anxiety. Since then, she has been seeking professional help with her prescribed medication. More
Telehealth service provider KonsultaMD is bringing some of the country’s top artists together for a night of healing, music, and fun in the first ever mental health concert on October 9, 5:30pm on KonsultaMD’s official Facebook page. More