TITLE: Bakit Maraming Pinoy ang Hirap Humingi ng Tulong para sa Mental Health?

AUTHOR: GMA Integrated News

DATE PUBLISHED: October 21, 2021

KEY CONTENT: 

Mental health is often neglected in the Philippines due to social stigmas. Many people, including adolescents, are often hesitant to seek help when they need it. Encouraging openness and access to mental health support services is crucial in raising awareness about mental health and addressing it in the Filipino community.

TITLE: Let's Talk About Mental Health

AUTHOR: Hope Channel Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: November 22, 2019

KEY CONTENT:

In the Philippines, the cultural stigma around seeking help for mental health issues affects both adults and adolescents. This can lead to depression, anxiety, and suicide. Raising awareness and encouraging individuals to seek help is crucial in addressing this issue.

TITLE: PALIHOG, PAMINAW

AUTHOR: Shanniah Idiang

DATE PUBLISHED: November 17, 2021

KEY CONTENT: Filipinos’ mental health has worsened; according to the Philippine World Health Organization Special Initiative for Mental Health, around 3.6 million suffer from poor mental health. Factors such as cyberbullying, family matters, psychological distress, school work, discrimination, poverty, or even pressures from deciding their future careers, trigger mental illnesses. And despite what many believe, adolescents are most common and vulnerable to such illnesses.

TITLE: Mental Health Minute: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents

AUTHOR: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

DATE PUBLISHED: September 10, 2021

KEY CONTENT: Anxiety is our body's reaction to stress and can occur even if there is no current threat. Several coping strategies including self-care, establishing support networks, and seeking professional help will encourage adolescents to prioritize their mental well-being.

TITLE: A cry for help: Mental illness, suicide cases rising among youth

AUTHOR: Sofia Tomacruz

DATE PUBLISHED: September 11, 2018

KEY CONTENT: The number of suicide cases and students with mental illnesses has risen drastically in the last two years with at least one suicide referral made each day, and urgent attention is needed to address the rise in mental illnesses and suicide cases among the youth.

TITLE: Mental health advocates vow to heighten awareness campaign

AUTHOR: Lilian Mellejor

DATE PUBLISHED: October 8, 2018

KEY CONTENT: PMHA aims to address adolescents' persistent existing mental health concerns in Davao City by supporting the full implementation of awareness campaigns and intervention programs.

TITLE: Youth experienced decline in mental health during pandemic

AUTHOR: Ryan Macasero

DATE PUBLISHED: October 16, 2022

KEY CONTENT: Young Filipinos are often being declined in their psychological well-being, leading to a constant state of depression and incidents of suicide attempts. As per the study conducted by Macasero, the increasing prevalence of poor mental health among adolescents has emerged as a significant cause of concern. The mental health concerns prevailing in the youth are multifaceted and arise from multiple factors, including but not limited to stigma, financial constraints, and various other challenges.

TITLE: Colors in the dark: Breaking the stigma on mental health

AUTHOR: Zy S. Daquigan

DATE PUBLISHED: January 19, 2022

KEY CONTENT: In accordance with the statement made by Daquigan, Mental adversity is a pressing issue among adolescents that murders adolescents silently. Despite the prevalence of psychological concerns of the youth, the matter continues to be overlooked and neglected by many.

TITLE: Davaoenos Still Feel Good About their Health Amidst Unhealthy Factors.

AUTHOR: Shannena

DATE PUBLISH: September 11, 2019

KEY CONTENT:

The disparity between perceived health and objective wellness indicators suggests a need for greater awareness and education about health outcomes among Mindanaoans. The disparity between perceived health and objective wellness indicators suggests a need for greater awareness and education about health outcomes among Mindanaoans.

TITLE: President's Vlog: Youth Mental Health Crisis

AUTHOR: The Chicago School

DATE PUBLISHED: March 13, 2022

KEY CONTENT:

The increase in cases of mental health-related emergencies and suicide attempts among the young generation started during the pandemic. Dr. Michelle Nieland explains the importance of recognizing the signs of mental health illness in children and adolescents, and parents should seek help from qualified professionals to prevent long-term harm.

TITLE: Pinoy Youth in Worse Mental Shape Today, nationwide survey indicates

AUTHOR: University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI)

DATE PUBLISHED: October 10, 2022

KEY CONTENT:

UPPI discovered the concerning trends regarding depressive symptoms among the Filipino Youth. The pandemic's influence on young people's mental health cannot be overlooked, with factors including reduced social interactions and increased uncertainty potentially increasing depressed symptoms.

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/feb/mental-health-needs-young-people-language-disorder-are-being-neglected?fbclid=IwAR2qDbdWQWycb7ZStARPTajRaO9KYqk8YQpYBc9JnZQupWarIO9EXCjLi6c

TITLE: Mental health needs of young people with language disorder are being neglected

AUTHOR: UCL News

DATE PUBLISHED: February 16, 2024

KEY CONTENT: DLD is a lifelong condition that affects around 7.5% of children in the UK. It causes difficulties with talking and understanding what other people say – which can create barriers to communication.

Not only it affects international countries, it's also prevalent in our country, The Philippines. Limited local data on speech and language impairment in children is available.  A retrospective descriptive study was done to determine the clinical profile of Filipino children diagnosed with speech and language delay and disorders. The records of 1169 children diagnosed by two developmental pediatricians in their out-patient clinics. (Leon, 2014)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMaa0LHtl70

TITLE: Young people face lack of access to reliable mental health resources: Expert

AUTHOR: CNA

DATE PUBLISHED: October 11, 2023

KEY CONTENT: Young people want to care for each other’s mental health, but are limited in their efforts due to a shortage of reliable accessible information and resources. While technology and social media have a bad association with mental health impacts, they can actually help youths unwind and also be a source of relevant help. Professor Amanda Third, co-director of the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University, shares more on CNA’s Asia Now.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1201695

TITLE: Philippines News Agency

Author: Che Palicte

Date Published: May 17, 2023

Key Content:

The partnership between the Davao City government, the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA), and the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to raise awareness of suicide among adolescents in Davao schools through seminars for education personnel, highlighting the pressing need to address mental health problems like severe depression and anxiety, as evidenced by the significant number of suicide cases, particularly among youth, underscoring the importance of immediate attention and basic awareness to prevent suicidal attempts due to neglected psychological well-being.

https://youtu.be/HtRgNLUoqxI?si=ihhGRD-fYIAnf6oP

TITLE: Mind, What's Your State?

AUTHOR: RCY Davao City

DATE PUBLISHED: March 13, 2021

KEY CONTENT:

The podcast by the Red Cross Youth Davao City addresses the importance of youth mental health, including discussions on the prevalence of mental health concerns among adolescents in Davao, the need for intensified counseling services, and strategies for promoting mental well-being, highlighting the urgent need to address neglected psychological well-being to prevent suicidal attempts stemming from a lack of basic awareness among Davaoeño adolescents.

https://mindanews.com/top-stories/2017/12/intensifying-counseling-for-adolescents-parents-seen-to-curb-suicide-incidence/

TITLE: Intensifying counseling for adolescents, parents seen to curb suicide incidence

AUTHOR: Antonio L. Colina IV

Date Published: December 4, 2017

Key Content:

The need to intensify counseling services for adolescents and parents in Davao Region, highlighted by the Commission on Population (POPCOM) 11, underscores the urgency of addressing neglected psychological well-being among Davaoeño adolescents, as evidenced by increasing suicide attempts attributed to factors such as poverty, family problems, emotional neglect, and discrimination, emphasizing the critical importance of basic awareness and accessible mental health support to prevent suicidal behavior and promote youth well-being.

TITLE: The Stigma of Mental Illness

AUTHOR: Nicolas Ruesch

DATE PUBLISHED: July 05, 2022

KEY CONTENT:

Mental illness often comes with discrimination and social stigma, leading to embarrassment and isolation. Stigma is sometimes more challenging to manage than the illness itself. This is a common issue in many countries where mental health is often neglected due to a lack of awareness.

TITLE: Inconvenient Silence

ARTIST: Shari Eunice San Pablo

DATE PUBLISHED: October 10, 2018

KEY CONTENT:

The exhibit on "Silence" highlights how society views mental illnesses, often attaching negative attributions to them. Unfortunately, some individuals still use these illnesses as insults and jokes due to a lack of basic awareness.

TITLE: DepEd Admits there is Mental Health Crisis in Schools

AUTHOR: ANC 24/7

DATE PUBLISHED: February 2, 2023

KEY POINTS: Mental health issues are not only limited to adults; it's also found in schools where students experience mental health crises. The lack of attention given to mental health issues hounds students, and this comes after the spade of suicide cases among students. Parents think that instead of going to psychologists/doctors, parents insist they can talk to their child because it is only about attitude/behavior.

TITLE: Mental Health Stigma and Language Use in the Philippines: SDGs as Reminders of Protection, Inclusion, and Education: University of Mindanao

AUTHOR: Maico Aperocho, Ph.D

DATE PUBLISHED: 2023

KEY CONTENT:

Mental health issues are a major global concern. Despite efforts by NGOs and governments, these issues continue to spread, causing significant harm, especially to younger populations. In the Philippines alone, at least 3.6 million people suffer from a mental health disorder. These numbers highlight the urgent need to address mental health issues.