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NCMH records spike in mental health consults during coronavirus lockdown
National Center for Mental Health psychiatrist Bernard Argamosa says their crisis hotline received an average of 30 to 35 calls per day and 400 calls per month during the lockdown
62 staff, 13 psychiatric patients of NCMH infected with coronavirus
According to the Department of Health, 4 employees and one patient have recovered from the virus
NCMH exec behind 'exposé' reassigned to Las Piñas drug rehab center
(UPDATED) The move comes after the exec made headlines speaking out about the hospital's non-response to the coronavirus pandemic
NCMH chief gags exec over hospital's coronavirus response
National Center for Mental Health chief administrative officer Clarita Avila has told the media that there are dozens of confirmed coronavirus cases in the hospital but they lack personal protective equipment and medical supplies
What it’s like going for a consultation at the National Center for Mental Health
The place they call 'sa loob' is one of the most affordable places to go for psychiatric consultations
Man kills wife, grandson, self inside Nat'l Center for Mental Health in Mandaluyong
Police say the 88-year-old man and his wife were visiting their grandson at the mental health facility when the incident happened
National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline now open
'The hotline aims to send a message to those with mental health issues that they are not alone. It's okay to not be okay,' says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
Ubial: Don't be indifferent to people with depression
That I think is a society that will harbor increasing rates of depression – yung dinededma natin yung ating mga kasama says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial on World Health Day
DOH to create hotline for mental health assistance
HOPELINE Project a 24 7 crisis support hotline for depression and suicide prevention aims to connect people experiencing deep emotional crisis to counselors and psychologists who can provide mental health first aid
Indicted gov't official with dementia seeks acquittal
The former finance department official is indicted for a 1995 scam to siphon off government funds through fake certificates intended for tax refunds
WHO: Mental health problems emerging in Yolanda-hit areas
Common mental health problems after disasters include post traumatic stress disorder depression and anxiety They manifest 3 6 months after a disaster
How schools can help kids heal from disaster trauma
Conduct play and art therapy as well as psychological first aid experts say Teachers should get debriefing first so they can help take care of the kids
Mental health, infections main concerns in Tacloban City
Government and volunteer doctors have started getting reports of diarrhea cases too
Doctors in disasters
After a disaster strikes survivors need not just food and houses but also an ear that listens
