A PSYCHOLOGIST suggested that as part of strengthening the mental health programs in the country, the government should hire psychologists in every department to help employees cope with stress and other factors that would cause depression.
“People should understand that it is okay to consult a psychologist because it could make a difference when you consult a professional to help you with your problems,” psychological center head doctor Ericson Batican said in an interview with SunStar Davao on Wednesday, February 6.
“Hindi pa strengthened ang ating mental health programs although we have mental health bill or law. It's even becoming more popular with series of suicide incidents featured in the news,” Batican added.
According to the World Health Organization updated August 24, 2018, close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. There are more people who attempt suicide each year and it is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29 year olds.
“Adolescents, old age and mid-life, ‘yun ‘yung mga age group na madalas ang suicide. And although females commit more suicide, pero ‘yung males mas mataas ang probability ng successful suicide,” he said, adding that males are more violent in their ways of committing suicide than females.
“Kaya naman mental health is very important. Aside from the physical, we need to take care of our well-being,” he said. (LHC)