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1 sty 2021 · The Philippines lacks epidemiological data on depression among young adults. •. About 1 in 10 Filipino young adults experience moderate to severe depression. •. The prevalence of moderate to severe depression in Filipino young adults is higher among females than males. •.
12 sty 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — As the world emerges from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge looms large and clear: A silent and pervasive epidemic of mental health disorders is...
31 sty 2023 · MANILA — Aside from shortage of classrooms, books and teachers, the Philippines' basic education system is also facing a problem on the rising number of children with mental health issues and educators sinking deeper in debt. In last ASEAN country to reopen schools, Philippines' students fret about pandemic’s impact on their future.
2 sty 2021 · Background This study aims to estimate the proportion of young adults in the Philippines who experience moderate to severe depressive symptoms, identify the most frequently reported...
10 paź 2022 · The UPPI found that the percentage of youth who often felt depressive symptoms in the reference week substantially increased from 2013 to 2021, with the share of those who often felt loneliness, sadness, and being disliked by other people almost doubling over the period (see Figure 1).
20 sie 2020 · Mental illness is the third most common disability in the Philippines. Around 6 million Filipinos are estimated to live with depression and/or anxiety, making the Philippines the country with the third highest rate of mental health problems in the Western Pacific Region [1].
18 sie 2021 · The already-challenged state of mental well-being of Filipino children has been worsened by the pandemic and the lack of good mental health policies by the government. While there is increasing awareness for mental health, children-centered interventions remain deficient.
