A CRY FOR HELP: Young Filipinos are in the Midst of a Mental Health Crisis

Experts say the number of suicide cases and young people with mental illnesses in the Philippines has risen drastically in the last two years with at least three suicide referral made each day.

Among 8,761 students from Grades 7-10 in the Philippines, 11.6% among 13 to 17 year olds considered suicide and 16.8% among 13 to 17 year olds attempted suicide. Latest available data recorded by the WHO, reported over 2,000 cases of suicide from 2000 to 2012 with majority of individuals dying by suicide also aged between 15 to 29 years old (World Health Organization, 2015).

“With all the social media, there’s just too many things to do; too many things to prove….Young people today tend to be very pressured, very stressed, live very complicated lives, and tend to be socially disconnected,” Dr. Chua of PGH said.

Advancing mental health in our communities starts with you. Whether you use your voice to help someone get connected to support, share your personal mental health story or support mental health programs and legislation, you have the power to make a difference.

Just remember: #HelpIsHere and your voice matters!

DATE: APRIL 14-22, 2022

VENUE: MANSALAY, OR. MINDORO

PARTICIPANTS: Open to youth leaders, SK officials, students & student leaders, health & wellness advocates and young professionals (18 to 35 years old).

Contact 09083442590 or email empowersecreatariat@gmail.com for details.

#Empower7 #HopeKeepers #HealthWarriors

[Empower is the youth engagement and advocacy platform of Keep Hope Alive]

(Sources: UNAIDS, DOH, Inquirer).

[Empower is the youth engagement and advocacy platform of Keep Hope Alive]

(Sources: WHO, DOH, ABS-CBN, Rappler, Inquirer).