Beyond the queue: The struggle is in the (mental health) system
The Philippines remains burdened by a profound scarcity of mental health resources and specialized facilities despite the rise of mental health awareness programs in the country.
Tag Archives: mental health
Online gambling lures the young, takes their money, messes with their mind
More young Filipinos are being lured to online gambling sites, with college students using allowances for bets and working students getting hooked on betting platforms in the hopes of making big money.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ng defense chief na a maaaring ‘gamutin’ ng ROTC ang mga problema sa mental health walang batayan
Sinabi ni Carlito Galvez Jr., officer-in-charge ng Defense department, nang walang batayan na ang sumasailalim sa mga programa sa pagsasanay sa militar, partikular ang Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), ay maaaring "gumaling" sa mga problema sa kalusugan ng isip.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Defense chief claims without basis that ROTC can ‘cure’ mental health problems
No existing studies support the idea of ROTC programs as a “cure” for mental illness. Professionals in this field see this as a problematic claim that spreads disinformation, downplays the severity of mental health disorders, and “potentially promotes stigma” against people suffering from psychological issues.
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: 3 facts about depression
Depression is not just a creation of the mind -- it is a common and treatable illness.
