Mental Health in the Philippines: Perception, Access, and Delivery (mhPAD) Map
Analyzing Mental Health in the Philippines: Perception, Access, and Delivery (mhPAD) is a research about how mental health is perceived by the general population and selected stakeholders, available mental health resources, how and when services are accessed and utilized, and the cost it takes to access and utilize the available mental health services. The information generated will contribute to the development and improvement of a rational and unified response to promote mental health and address mental health problems.
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ACRI Conducts Nutrition Focused Physical Examination Training to Advance Autism Research
ACRI conducted Nutrition Focused Physical Examination Training on June 18, 2025, as part of an autism research project comparing children with ASD to their peers. Led by Dr. Maria Christina Kristin S. Reyes, the training equipped researchers and student assistants with hands-on skills to conduct NFPE with children aged 5-9. The peer practicum component built clinical team capacity to accurately administer assessments for the research protocol.
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Ka-ginhawa: Building Resilient Communities through Inclusive Mental Health
Ka-ginhawa is a community-based mental health initiative supported by the Australian Government in partnership with CBM Global Disability Inclusion (CBMG) through Partnerships for a Healthy Region. The project is led by the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health – Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) in collaboration with the Balik Kalipay Center for Psychosocial Response (BKC).