Parks a boost to mental health worth trillions, study notes

AFP 11/17/2019

PARIS—Spending time outdoors is long understood to offer mental health perks, including reduced stress, improved sleep and enhanced cognition. But these public spaces might also benefit the global economy, new research suggests. Visits to national parks around…

Mental health advocate tells students: Don’t be afraid to talk about suicide

Katrina Hallare - Inquirer.net 10/10/2019

MANILA, Philippines — A mental health advocate on Wednesday advised future psychologists to openly ask people if they are contemplating suicide, believing they have better chances of preventing it that way. “Don’t be afraid to ask if…

How schools are dealing with depression among young Filipinos

08/04/2019

Mental health is a basic right of every Filipino. More and more universities are introducing services—from psychosocial and psychospiritual sessions to the buddy system It was a perfect storm. Having been admitted to a large and prestigious…

San Remigio cited for implementation of mental health program

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  Individuals facing mental health problems were among the grim seen in San Remigio town as local and international humanitarian organizations came to extend assistance to the Super Typhoon Yolanda -affected families in 2013. Non-government…

1.4 billion risk disease from lack of exercise

AFP 09/16/2018

PARIS, France – More than 1.4 billion adults are putting themselves at heightened risk of deadly diseases by not getting enough exercise, doctors are warning, with global activity levels virtually unchanged in nearly two decades. With richer…

Stars are fighting the stigma surrounding mental health by sharing their struggles

AP 05/30/2018

NEW YORK—Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has discussed his battle with depression. Mariah Carey recently revealed she has bipolar disorder. Prince Harry said he needed counselling to deal with years of grief and anger following the death of…

Assessing a president’s behavior

Solita Collas-Monsod 10/14/2017

A book titled “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump — 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President” has just been published, and warning bells started pealing in my mind as I read its reviews and…

Mental health awareness important in preventing suicide

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/16/2017

THE recent suicides in Cebu has prompted the Department of Health (DOH) to strengthen awareness on mental health issues, the signs of an impending suicide and how this can be possibly averted. Erika Datan, assistant mental health…

Facebook suicides

Gerard Pareja 07/16/2017

“And you’ll be sorry when I’m dead When all this guilt will be on your head” – The Police/ ”Can’t Stand Losing You” Niadtong miaging semana dunay usa ka 21-anyos nga single mom sa Kamputhaw nga mi-livestream…

Alarm raised over killings by armed security guards

Inna Mejia, Morexette Erram, Nestle L. Semilla 12/27/2016

The tragic death of two Cebuano lawyers in the hands of a lone security guard, who now claims to have suffered from a form of mental illness before, has given rise to questions on just how security…

Duchess of Cambridge raises mental health issues in Huffington Post

02/19/2016

LONDON — The Duchess of Cambridge is trying to shatter the stigma attached to mental health issues as she guest edits an edition of the Huffington Post. The former Kate Middleton said Wednesday that she and Prince…

Kids can commit suicide – PMHA

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/31/2014

THE Philippine Mental Health Asssociation (PMHA) and the Women’s Children Protection Office of Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) will work together to do a profiling of suicide cases in Cebu Province. Dr. Glenda Basubas, chairperson of the…

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