Mandaue City strengthens mental health programs

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/02/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — As part of Mandaue City’s strategy to strengthen its mental health program, community-based activities have been implemented since last year in accordance with the city’s Mental Health Ordinance. Atty. Ebenezer Daryl Manzano, head…

DepEd eyes new learning model to boost mental health program

Kathleen de Villa 06/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking into enhancing its mental health programs in the K-12 curriculum by integrating a learning model on emotional and social competencies that Filipino students need before they join…

Miss USA 2023: Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii is new winner

Associated Press 05/17/2024

HONOLULU — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Gankiewicz is a model who…

Mental Health talk: Signs parents should watch for and when to seek help

Pia Piquero 05/16/2024

Parents play a crucial and fundamental role in every aspect of their child’s life. They provide physical care by ensuring their child is healthy and safe, nurture spiritual growth through instilling values and beliefs, and support their…

Mental Health talk: Self-awareness and its power

Immae Lachica 05/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Mental health goes beyond the mental disorders and the problems that come along with it. Mental health, according to Patricia Esther Labella, MA Clinical Psychology student, mental health advocate and yoga practitioner, is the…

City Health Department reports higher rates of male mental illness

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Most men tend to keep their problems to themselves, according to a local mental health program coordinator. Data from the Cebu City Health Department show that males have been more likely than females…

Man nabbed for burning clothes and causing panic in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 04/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man was nabbed for burning his belongings at his aunt’s house and causing panic among his neighbors in Purok 3 Upper, Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City early Thursday morning, April 18. The…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Teacher who made disturbing comments on mental health leaves university in Cebu

CDN Digital 03/19/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Teacher who made disturbing comments on mental health leaves university in Cebu…

Cebu Daily Newscast: University teacher in trouble: Probe ongoing over tutor’s harmful remarks on mental health

CDN Digital 03/18/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, March 18, 2024. University teacher in trouble: Probe ongoing over tutor’s harmful remarks on mental…

University teacher in trouble: Probe ongoing over tutor’s harmful remarks on mental health

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A teacher at a university here is in hot water over his controversial statements about mental health, which went viral on social media. Candice Gotianuy, president of the University of Cebu (UC), announced…

Why mental health is crucial in treating TB

Dexter Cabalza 03/18/2024

At 24, Eloisa Zepeda Teng began her career as an architect. In 2006, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). During her six-month treatment, she lost her sight. Her doctor said she had multidrug-resistant TB. Teng struggled with…

Oral health and mental health are more connected than you think

Pau Miranda 02/04/2024

A new report has found that oral health is indirectly connected to the mental well-being of older adults. A study by a team at Okayama University Hospital found that “good oral health may lower the risk of several diseases.”…

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