Rappler's latest stories on mental health law
Is the Philippines ready to address mental health?
With an increase in mental illnesses and suicide cases among the youth, experts say everyone has a crucial role to play in fostering mental wellness
[OPINYON] Kasama tayo sa laban para sa mental health
Kaliwa’t kanan ang mga pulong ng iba’t ibang sektor para tiyakin ang tamang pagpapatupad ng Republic Act 11036. Ano’ng magagawa mo? Simulan natin sa ating sarili.
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 22, 2018
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'Major victory': Groups hail signing of Philippine Mental Health law
'We say goodbye to taboo, superstition, and myths about mental health issues now that services are made accessible for all citizens,' says Akbayan spokesperson Gio Tingson
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 21, 2018
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Duterte signs Philippine Mental Health law
(2nd UPDATE) 'Help is finally here,' says Senator Risa Hontiveros, author and principal sponsor of the landmark measure that provides affordable and accessible mental health services
House approves mental health bill on final reading
The Senate earlier passed its version of the measure in May 2017, and vows to work with congressmen to ensure the bill becomes law before the year ends.
WATCH: Joey de Leon apologizes to public, Maine Mendoza for depression statement
'Kung may maidudulot ng mabuti ang aking pagkakamali sana mabuksan nito ng maraming pinto sa pagtalakay sa isyu na ito,' says the TV host
Joey de Leon draws flak on social media for depression statement
Netizens call out the TV host for saying that depression is just made up by those who suffer from it
Why these 3 PH personalities are mental health advocates
Antoinette Taus, Jerika Ejercito, and Kylie Verzosa share about their struggles with mental health
Drug rehab, RH budget, Zika, and other public health newsmakers in 2016
Here are 8 issues in the public health sector that made headlines in 2016
Health chief signs administrative order on mental health
The administrative order provides a comprehensive framework of how the mental health program will be implemented at all levels of the health system says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial
Why Indonesia must invest in mental health
Indonesia must address stigma associated with mental illnesses as well as provide mental health first aid for victims of natural disasters
Inside the brain of a drug user
Psychiatrists say the effect of drugs on the brain could be so damaging as to cause paranoia even months after a person has already stopped using the substance
WATCH: Stars appeal for passage of a mental health law
Jasmine Curtis Smith Ian Veneracion Angel Aquino and more appear in PSA videos for the Philippine Psychiatric Association s call for the passage of a mental health law
UP students create mobile app for mental health first aid
The increasing need to raise the level of mental health awareness leads two UP students in computer science to develop a mobile application that will address such need
Why we need a mental health law in PH
Every Filipino should be entitled to mental health programs and services Mental health problems in the country has long been dismissed and not given any priority at all
