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Mental health services should be available at work: DOH unit
Mental health services should be available at work: DOH unit
MANILA — The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) on Tuesday called on employers to ensure that mental health services are readily available to their employees.
MANILA — The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) on Tuesday called on employers to ensure that mental health services are readily available to their employees.
DOH-MMCHD Director Rio Magpantay said previous data from the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) showed 18 to 30-year-olds mostly feel anxiety and depression, which underscores the need for accessible mental health services in workplaces.
DOH-MMCHD Director Rio Magpantay said previous data from the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) showed 18 to 30-year-olds mostly feel anxiety and depression, which underscores the need for accessible mental health services in workplaces.
"Kaya ine-encourage po natin iyong mental health in the workplace. Unang-una po iyong gagawin natin, doon sa areas na nagkakaroon ng problema dahil minsan sa sweldo, sa pamilya, sa kung ano-ano pang bagay na work-related. Mental health in the workplace should answer those kinds of issues," he said during a press conference in Manila.
"Kaya ine-encourage po natin iyong mental health in the workplace. Unang-una po iyong gagawin natin, doon sa areas na nagkakaroon ng problema dahil minsan sa sweldo, sa pamilya, sa kung ano-ano pang bagay na work-related. Mental health in the workplace should answer those kinds of issues," he said during a press conference in Manila.
(We encourage mental health in the workplace. We should first address areas where problems arise, such as issues related to salary, family, and other work-related matters. Mental health in the workplace should address those kinds of issues.)
(We encourage mental health in the workplace. We should first address areas where problems arise, such as issues related to salary, family, and other work-related matters. Mental health in the workplace should address those kinds of issues.)
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"Kung laging pinag-uusapan ang isang bagay, iyon po stigma mawawala iyan. Hindi po natin dapat itago. Kaya lahat po ng mga awtoridad na eksperto tungkol sa mental health ay dapat laging pinapakialaman ang kalusugang pangkaisipan ng kani-kanilang empleyado... kasi kung ito po ang nakakaapekto sa kanilang performance doon sa kanilang pinagtatrabauhan," he added.
"Kung laging pinag-uusapan ang isang bagay, iyon po stigma mawawala iyan. Hindi po natin dapat itago. Kaya lahat po ng mga awtoridad na eksperto tungkol sa mental health ay dapat laging pinapakialaman ang kalusugang pangkaisipan ng kani-kanilang empleyado... kasi kung ito po ang nakakaapekto sa kanilang performance doon sa kanilang pinagtatrabauhan," he added.
(If a topic is always discussed, the stigma will disappear. We should not hide it. Knowing this, all authorities and experts on mental health should always be concerned with the mental health of their employees... as it affects their performance at work.)
(If a topic is always discussed, the stigma will disappear. We should not hide it. Knowing this, all authorities and experts on mental health should always be concerned with the mental health of their employees... as it affects their performance at work.)
Magpantay believes there is a shortage of psychiatrists and even psychologists in the country.
Magpantay believes there is a shortage of psychiatrists and even psychologists in the country.
"Ang gagawin po ng RISEUP project natin ay magkaroon ng capacity building, capability building ng ating mga doktor, mga nurses at iba pang kasamahan natin na medical allied upang mabigyan sila ng karampatang kaalaman na hindi man abot doon sa psychologist at saka psychiatrist na kakayahan, subalit makakatulong po ito sa simula. At kapag kailangan i-refer na, doon na sila pupunta sa psychologist o psychiatrist," he said.
"Ang gagawin po ng RISEUP project natin ay magkaroon ng capacity building, capability building ng ating mga doktor, mga nurses at iba pang kasamahan natin na medical allied upang mabigyan sila ng karampatang kaalaman na hindi man abot doon sa psychologist at saka psychiatrist na kakayahan, subalit makakatulong po ito sa simula. At kapag kailangan i-refer na, doon na sila pupunta sa psychologist o psychiatrist," he said.
(The RISEUP project will provide capacity building and capability building for our doctors, nurses, and other medical allies to equip them with sufficient knowledge. While they may not reach the level of expertise of psychologists and psychiatrists, this will be of initial help. They can then refer patients to a psychologist or psychiatrist as needed).
(The RISEUP project will provide capacity building and capability building for our doctors, nurses, and other medical allies to equip them with sufficient knowledge. While they may not reach the level of expertise of psychologists and psychiatrists, this will be of initial help. They can then refer patients to a psychologist or psychiatrist as needed).
The RISE UP program is a show of national and local government agencies' commitment to care for Filipinos' mental health.
The RISE UP program is a show of national and local government agencies' commitment to care for Filipinos' mental health.
For those who need help with mental health concerns, DOH's wellness app Lusog Isip program can be accessed through lusog-isip.ph, while the crisis hotlines of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) are available 24/7 through 1553, 1800-1888-1553, 0966-351-4518, 0917-899-8727, or 0919-057-1553.
For those who need help with mental health concerns, DOH's wellness app Lusog Isip program can be accessed through lusog-isip.ph, while the crisis hotlines of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) are available 24/7 through 1553, 1800-1888-1553, 0966-351-4518, 0917-899-8727, or 0919-057-1553.
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