Mapping of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in the Philippines in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic
The study explores the various mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services provided by individuals and organizations in the Philippines in response to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Patterned after the conceptual framework developed by the Inter-agency Standing Committee (IASC) Reference Group for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, provides a scope of mental health and psychosocial support services in order to identify key players in MHPSS delivery services, institutional partners, venue(s) used, geographical reach of their services, nature of cases handled, and the type of programs and/or services offered.
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Developmental profile of Filipino children born during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic: pilot study
During the COVID-19 pandemic's prolonged lockdown in the Philippines, a study examined child development in Cainta, Rizal. Despite challenges, children scored within the average range, with girls performing better, and maternal education and larger households positively influencing developmental outcomes.
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Rise and Thrive Program Team successfully concludes preparatory project design workshop
The Rise and Thrive: Building Resilient Communities through Inclusive Mental Health program in Fiji and the Philippines is a four-year regional program supported by the Australian Government through its Partnerships for a Healthy Region (PHR) initiative. Rise and Thrive aims to develop a model that improves the well-being of people with mental health conditions or psychosocial disability through improved community support, access to services, and systems that reinforce rights, equity, and inclusion. As part of its preparatory phase, the Philippines Project Team composed of lead implementing partner ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), and co-implementing partner Balik Kalipay Center for Psychosocial Response, Inc. (BKC) underwent a three-day project design workshop. The workshop was facilitated by CBM Australia’s Senior Programme Coordinator Kirsten Bate with support from the Rise and Thrive Programme Team, Sucelle Deacosta, and Kyra Ballesteros. Through the workshop process, the team sought to develop the theory of change, its logical framework, and a collaborative action plan to guide the implementation of the multi-year program over the next four years in the country.