2022
DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(22)00040-2
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Addressing the gaps in the Philippine public mental health strategy

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“…For example, researchers have recently called for the expansion of public mental health initiatives in the Philippines [8]. Lasco and Yarcia examined inadequacies in compulsory rehabilitation as a 'humane' alternative to the 'war on drugs', and instead encouraged voluntary community-based programs [9].…”
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“…For example, researchers have recently called for the expansion of public mental health initiatives in the Philippines [8]. Lasco and Yarcia examined inadequacies in compulsory rehabilitation as a 'humane' alternative to the 'war on drugs', and instead encouraged voluntary community-based programs [9].…”
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“…13 This is because healthcare expenditure for mental health remained at 3-5% despite the Act's implementation. 13,14 Likewise, the ratio of psychiatrists remained low (0.4 psychiatrist per 200 000 population) compared with other Western Pacific countries of similar economic status, such as Indonesia. 13 Moreover, there remains a paucity of research that can translate to evidence-based culturally sensitive interventions and policies.…”
Section: Towards Building a Climate-responsive Mental Health Systemmentioning
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“…14 The Act's implementation was also criticised for its disproportionate focus on clinical mental health, resilience and individual coping, despite the resonating need for social intervention for social environmental factors, such as climate change, experienced in the Philippines. 14 Consequently, mental health promotion and services were regarded as outdated despite the new Mental Health Act. 13,14 Given the Philippines' vulnerability to the worsening climate crisis and the weaknesses in its mental health system, reforms and improvements are needed in mental health services, resources and policy implementation.…”
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