International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029302930EN1 Department of Psychology, School of Education, Arts, and Sciences, National University, Philippines, 2 Health Science Program, Graduate School, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, 3 Psychology Program, Graduate School, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines20241117Dear 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 countryhttp://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2930http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2930/717718771