History of Mental Health in the Philippines: A Response to the Call to Revolutionize Mental Health Services Toward Positive Well‑being

Justin Vianey M. Embalsado

Abstract


Dear Editor, A recent correspondence called to revolutionize mental health services to cultivate positive well‑being. The paper underscores cultural factors (i.e. religion) and the collaboration of public and private institutions to address the mental health gap.[1] However, to fully understand mental health promotion it is essential to review historical factors [Figure 1]. This will allow scholars to observe the trend of mental health services and policies in the country

Keywords


Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Revolutionize; Well‑being

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