STATE OF

MENTAL
HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
DELIVERY IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES -
STATISTICS & FACTS

• Mental health has long been considered a sensitive topic in the

Philippines.
• As a country with a substantial Catholic population, depression, and
anxiety can sometimes be associated with a lack of faith.
• However, this perception has continuously been challenged recently,
especially as the younger Filipino generation has become more
open to discussing their frustrations, feelings of burnout, and hopelessnes
s
.
• Interventions have been implemented to support Filipinos experiencing
difficulties, which became helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Medical facilities and services still have room for improvement when
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responding to the growing number of people requiring treatment.
 MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES -
STATISTICS & FACTS
• Impact of COVID-19 on mental health cases in the Philippines

• The onset of the pandemic caused uncertainties that resulted in anxiety and depression among
many people. As lockdown restrictions were implemented, several Filipinos lost their livelihoods,
especially farmers and fishermen, along with those in the informal sector.

• Others lost their jobs as companies tried to cut costs to prepare for a possible recession.
Several overseas workers also had to be repatriated, especially in countries with severe COVID-19
cases.

• Meanwhile, hospitals were cramped, and most healthcare workers were forced to take double
shifts to accommodate the growing number of patients.

• Misinformation, especially during the first year of the pandemic, also drove many people to
experience psychological stress or triggered some form of mental illness.

• However, cases could be underreported due to the stigma. Meanwhile, the

number of deaths caused by suicide in the Philippines grew by about 60 percent in 2020, at the
height of the pandemic. Suicide cases among the younger population were also increasing at an
alarming rate. During the 2021–2022 academic year, the Department of Education reported
around 400 students in public schools having committed suicide, with over 2,000 students
attempting to take their lives.

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 MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES -
STATISTICS & FACTS

• Interventions on mental health in the Philippines

• Although the stigma of mental illness persists in the Philippines, patients have access
to essential health services thanks to the Mental Health Act of 2018.

• Through this law, the government aims to develop and establish policies to support
Filipinos suffering from mental health issues and to create a national mental health
care system.

• Several institutions provide services for mental health patients, including the National
Center for Mental Health, a psychiatric hospital located in Mandaluyong with a bed
capacity of about 4,200. Most hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) also have a
psychiatric department catering to people with mental illnesses.

• Numerous non-profit organizations also provide mental health services, such as online
therapy and consultations. However, access to counseling and related services remains
challenging, especially among patients outside of Metro Manila, where mental health
professionals are scarce, and therapy sessions continue to become a financial burden.
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 MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES -
STATISTICS & FACTS

• Interventions on mental health in the Philippines

• Because of this stigma, mental health has been given very little attention by the Philippine
government and public sectors.
• Even after the country has recently passed its first Mental Health Act and Universal
Health Care Law, only 5% of the healthcare expenditure is directed toward mental
health.
• Also, there are only 7.76 hospital beds and 0.41 psychiatrists per 100,000 people
• mental illness has become the third most common disability in the Philippines, wherein six million
Filipinos live with depression and anxiety. Because of this, the country has the third highest rate of
mental disorders in the Western Pacific (Martinez et al., 2020). Also, the Philippine World Health
Organization (WHO) Special Initiative for Mental Health conducted in 2020 showed that ≥3.6 million
Filipinos suffer from at least one kind of mental, neurological, or substance use disorder (
Department of Health, 2020). Suicide rates are reported to be at 3.2 per 100,000 population with
higher rates among males (4.3/100,000) than females (2.0/100,000). However, these numbers may
be underreported because suicide cases may sometimes be misclassified as “undetermined deaths”
(Lally et al., 2019; Martinez et al., 2020).
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 MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES -
STATISTICS & FACTS

• Interventions on mental health in the Philippines

• mental illness has become the third most common disability in the Philippines,

• wherein six million Filipinos live with depression and anxiety. Because of this, the
country has the third highest rate of mental disorders in the Western Pacific (
Martinez et al., 2020).

• Also, the Philippine World Health Organization (WHO) Special Initiative for Mental
Health conducted in 2020 showed that ≥3.6 million Filipinos suffer from at least one
kind of mental, neurological, or substance use disorder (Department of Health, 2020
).

• Suicide rates are reported to be at 3.2 per 100,000 population with higher rates
among males (4.3/100,000) than females (2.0/100,000). However, these numbers
may be underreported because suicide cases may sometimes be misclassified as
“undetermined deaths” (Lally et al., 2019; Martinez et al., 2020).

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 WHAT IS MENTAL
HEALTH?
State of emotional, psychological
and social wellness as evidenced
by:

• positive self-concept
• effective behavior and coping
• satisfying interpersonal
relationships
• emotional stability
 WHAT IS MENTAL
HEALTH?
“Mental health according to WHO (World
Health Organization) –

“Is a well-being where a person can

realize his or her own abilities, to cope
with the normal stresses of life and work
productively “
WHAT IS MENTAL
HEATH-PSYCHIATRIC
NURSING ?
Is concerned with the
promotion of mental health,
prevention of mental disorders
and the nursing care of
patients during mental illness
and rehabilitation.
 COMPONENTS OF MENTAL
HEALTH:
• 1. Autonomy and Independence
• 2. Tolerance of life’s uncertainties
• 3. Self esteem
• 4. Mastery of the environment
• 5. Reality orientation
• 6. Stress Management

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FACTORS INFLUENCING
MENTAL HEALTH

1. INDIVIDUAL FACTORS

2. INTERPERSONAL
FACTORS

3. SOCIAL/CULTURAL
FACTORS
 A DISTURBANCE IN
WHAT ISPERSON’S
MENTAL ILLNESS?
THOUGHTS,
FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIOR.
CAUSES OF MENTAL ILLNESS

1. GENETIC AND HEREDITARY

2. STRESS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
PSYCHOIMMUNOLOGY -
EXAMINES THE EFFECT OF
PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSORS ON
THE BODY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM

3. INFECTION-VIRAL
WHAT IS MENTAL DISORDER?
What is DSM-V-TR?
A medically diagnosable Diagnostic & Statistical Manual for
illness which results in Mental Disorders – Text Revision
significant impairment of - the bible of psychiatric care
one’s cognitive, affective - Describes all mental disorders, outlining
specific diagnostic criteria for each based
or relational abilities and on clinical experience and research.
is equivalent to mental
DSM-IV-TR PURPOSES:
illness.
• To provide a standardized
names/terminologies and language for all
mental health professional
• To present defining characteristics or
symptoms that differentiate specific diagnosis
• To assist in identifying the underlying
13 causes of disorders
 MULTI-AXIAL CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM
AXIS I - Identifying all major AXIS IV - Reports psychosocial and
Psychiatric disorders except environmental problems that may affect the
mental retardation and diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental
personality disorders. disorder.
AXIS II - Reports mental AXIS V - Presents a Global Assessment of
retardation and personality Functioning, which rate the person’s overall
disorders as well as prominent psychological functioning on a scale of 0 to
maladaptive personality 100.
features and defense
mechanisms.
AXIS III - Reports current
medical conditions that are
potentially relevant to
understanding and managing
the person’s mental disorder
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GROUP ACTIVITY
Present a Creative Presentation Regarding the : “HISTORY OF MENTAL ILLNESS”
Group A – Ancient Times
Group B – Early Christian Era
Group C - 1856-1939
Group D – 21st Century
Group E – 25 years from now ( 2050 )

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FINAL TIPS & TAKEAWAYS

• Consistent rehearsal Seek feedback

 Strengthen your familiarity
Reflect on
• Refine delivery style performance
 Pacing, tone, and emphasis
Explore new
• Timing and transitions
techniques
 Aim for seamless, professional delivery
Set personal goals
• Practice audience
 Enlist colleagues to listen & provide Iterate and adapt
feedback

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NAVIGATING Q&A SESSIONS

Achieve
Impact factor Measurement Target
d

Audience interaction Percentage (%) 85 88

Knowledge retention Percentage (%) 75 80

Post-presentation surveys Average rating 4.2 4.5

Referral rate Percentage (%) 10 12

Collaboration opportunities # of opportunities 8 10

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THANK YOU
Brita Tamm
502-555-0152
brita@[Link]
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