Philippines' National Mental Health Week sparks discussions on individual well-being
Philippines' National Mental Health Week sparks discussions on individual well-being By: Sophia Arellano The Philippines' National Mental Health Week will take place from October 9 to 13. October, then, is not only the month for Halloween but also a reminder to raise awareness of one's mental well-being. The government aimed to allocate Php 306.1 billion for the health sector from the Php 5.768 billion proposed 2024 National Budget. This is Php 8.6 billion less than the Php 314.7 billion budget from the previous year. Under the proposed budget, the Department of Health (DOH) will allocate Php 1.7 billion for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, with Php 1 billion of it dedicated to cancer patients. Meanwhile, the remaining Php 682.709 million will be allocated to support individuals in need of mental health care. This funding will cover expenses associated with mental health treatments, such as medications li...