During the COVID-19 pandemic, the group has continually offered mental health services through its project, the Philippine Mental Health Association Online Psychosocial Support (Ensuring Wellbeing Amidst COVID-19). The Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) is a “private, non-stock and nonprofit organization” that aims to “raise awareness, provide services and conduct research” on mental health in the Philippines. Since then, the Filipino government and private organizations have implemented various programs to help citizens navigate their mental health.
Within the Philippines, a 2020 survey by the Department of Health indicates that around 3.6 million Filipinos found themselves battling mental disorders during the pandemic. Worldwide, the pandemic has brought to the forefront the need to improve mental health access. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about the mental health of the generation of children growing up in this period. Due to various barriers, older members of society, in particular, may find it challenging to stay connected during the pandemic.
In addition, quarantines and lockdown restrictions can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness, contributing to poor mental well-being. For some, stress, fear and adversity lead to an increased risk of mental health issues. COVID-19 and the Effects on Mental Healthĭuring the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mental health. However, COVID-19 has brought an onslaught of new challenges in terms of mental health in the Philippines.
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This includes the right to “participate fully in society and at work, free from stigmatization and discrimination.” The Mental Health Act stands as a significant milestone in psychiatry for the archipelago nation.
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The Act asserts that “mental health services shall be free from coercion and accountable to the service users” and legislates “the full range of human rights” for people enduring mental illnesses. The Mental Health Act designates mental health services as a fundamental right for all Filipino citizens. In 2001, the Philippines implemented its “ first mental health policy.” Followed by a revision in 2016, the Philippines arrived at a nationwide enactment of the newest installment of the Mental Health Act in 2018. A Brief History of the Philippines’ Mental Health Policy Breaking this trend, the Philippines passed the Mental Health Act in 2018. However, historically, the Government of the Philippines has given little attention to mental health in the Philippines. Mental health plays a significant role in the emotional and physical well-being of a person. Another research project in the Health and social care sector also covers mental health issues. This includes a research project on psychosocial risks at work including information on good practices on returning to work and working with mental health conditions and a future EU-wide Healthy Workplaces awareness-raising campaign on mental health with a focus on new and overlooked occupational groups, sectors and areas.
What’s more, around half of European workers consider stress to be common in their workplace and it contributes to around half of all lost working days.ĮU-OSHA will contribute to the EU action plan to ensure good mental health at work by raising awareness and improving prevention. Mental health issues already affected 1 in 6 people in the EU before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the situation has worsened due to recent crises.ĮU action on mental health will focus on three key principles: prevention, access to high-quality and affordable mental healthcare, and reintegration into society after recovery. The European Commission has introduced a new approach to mental health as part of the European Health Union, aiming to prioritise mental well-being alongside physical health.
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