Adverse Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Economic Issues on Mental Health in the Philippines

Justin Vianey M. Embalsado

Abstract


Dear Editor, In 2018, the Mental Health Act was passed into Law. The Philippine Mental Health Act aims to promote positive mental health and provide mental health services to all Filipinos. However, due to limited financial, human, and physical resources, the implementation of the Mental Health Act has been challenging and perceived as a made‑up “act,” even though the act aims to provide the rights of patients to be free from discrimination and receive human treatments.

Keywords


Economic Issues; Mental Health; Philippines; Socioeconomic Status

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