Philippine Mental Health Association – CORDILLERA CHAPTER INC.

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35th Mental Health Symposium

Philippine Mental Health Association – Cordillera Chapter Inc. presented a conference that aims to discuss some of the mental health concerns that are significantly impacting the Filipino family and society. It features lectures on the following topics: a) Children In Conflict with the Law: Risk Factors and Interventions (b) Sexual Abuse: Psychological Impact and Interventions, (c) Gadgets: Effects on the Individual’s Well-being, and (d) Intellectual Disability in Children and Adults: Needs and Roles of Caregivers. The PMHA-CCI is sincerely grateful to all the lecturers for the sea of wisdom and knowledge you showered us with during your amazing lecture. Also, thank you very much to the attendees that you found time out of your busy schedule to sit through this lecture demonstrates your unwavering commitment to our cause. We are most grateful. Thank you so much!! <3 Read More

1st Place Essay Writing Contest in the 9th LINK Club Academic Festival

Fight for Life by Christine Bolislis (Gov. Bado Dangwa Industrial School – Main) In our ever-changing world, a lot of dilemmas and challenges plague our life every day. Numerous crimes, illness and global issues are rampant nowadays that as a youth, it is difficult to overcome each of these problems we face as we slowly… Read More

Is Mental Illness Curable?

Yes, mental illness is curable in the sense that the signs and symptoms may be controlled to the point of enabling the individual, with proper treatment, to improve in his daily functioning.

What Causes Mental Illness?

There are three interrelated factors that may cause mental illness. These are the biological or physical factors, psychological factors, and socio-cultural factors. BIOLOGICAL FACTORS These are the imbalances of the neuro-chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters aid the brain nerve cells communicate with each other. If these chemicals are not in balance or… Read More

Who May Develop Mental Illness?

Any person may develop mental illness regardless of his/her race, nationality, age, gender, civil status, and socio-economic background.

What is Mental Disorder?

Mental disorder is a medically diagnosable illness that results in the significant impairment of an individual’s intellectual, emotional, behavioral, relational abilities, and occupational abilities as a student, worker, parent, etc. It is equivalent to mental illness. There are many mental disorders, with different presentations. They are generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions,… Read More

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is how a person thinks, feels and acts when faced with life’s situations. It is how people look at themselves, their lives and other people in their lives: evaluate their challenges and problems and explore choices. This includes handling stress, relating to other people and making decisions. – World Health Organization