The stress of a global pandemic and the isolation caused by lockdowns has triggered a shadow pandemic; a mental health crisis across much of the world. However, the prolonged effects of the pandemics have led to the increased public conversations on issues of mental health and well-being.
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PLDT, Smart champion mental health awareness with La Union
Strengthening its commitment to create safe spaces online, PLDT and Smart, through its collaborative initiative Better Today, partnered with the Provincial Government of La Union to champion mental health awareness through a conversation series entitled, “Kamusta Ka, eLyU?”.
PLDT, Smart embrace mental wellness in pandemic, empowering youth to speak up
PLDT and Smart, through its collaborative initiative and platform Better Today, recently partnered with #MentalHealthPH, one of the country’s largest mental health advocacy groups, to drive conversations on mental health awareness.
HealthNow helps Filipinos deal with emotional crisis, mental health issues
Filipinos have been ranked third among the most optimistic consumers across 14 economies in Asia-Pacific. However, depression and other mental health conditions have been on the rise since the pandemic hit last year. In fact, New Good Feelings (NGF) Mindstrong’s 24/7 suicide hotline HOPELINE alone received a total of 30,452 calls in 2020 — a 250% surge compared to 8,610 calls in 2019.
Building a home of storytellers through PLDT and Smart’s mental health initiative
The winners received a ‘meaningful connections boost’, which is a connectivity package from Smart worth P25,000. Each winner also had an opportunity to give a ‘community changemaking boost’, which is a matching donation for their favorite mental health charity or advocacy group.
PLDT, Smart ramp up mental health efforts nationwide, partners with LGUs, youth groups
Amid difficult times, a person’s mental health has faced the severe impacts of the global pandemic. With the surge in cases and lockdowns in place, more people are finding their own means of coping.
PLDT, Smart inspire hope through mental health campaign
With the COVID-19 pandemic posing an extraordinary impact on our world today, PLDT and Smart, through its Better Today program, launched the “Time Capsule Project”.
Mindscapes gives Filipinos better access to affordable mental health care
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there is already a growing need for easy access to affordable mental healthcare for those suffering from stress, anxiety, and undiagnosed or untreated mental health conditions.
PLDT and Smart advocate for mental wellness and resilience in the workplace
When people start positive conversations on mental health, they begin to break barriers and destigmatize what mental health is all about. Mental health, just like one’s physical health, is important. Both are personal journeys that require room for growth and understanding – the ability to fully embrace oneself.