Other Mental Health Issues

Watch episode 1 in our special #AskTheExpert series for International Women’s Day 2022, tackling mental health issues that continue to plague women today. Our expert is none other than psychiatrist Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal. https://youtu.be/E22hun-orYc [What follows is the complete episode transcript] Kai Magsanoc: Hello po sa inyong lahat. Welcome po sa special series ng #AskTheExpert ngayon pong […]

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) may sound like an odd name to call a mental condition, but the history behind its name sheds light on its nature. You see, BPD got its name from the early belief that patients are in the "middle" or "border" between having neurosis and psychosis.  Basically, neuroses are mental conditions that don’t sever […]

As concerning and frightening as serial killers are, many people can’t help but be curious about their states of mind before, during, and after committing the crimes. Do they have mental disorders that “forced” them to do the unthinkable? If so, what mental illnesses do serial killers have? Find out here.  What makes a serial killer?  If […]

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a condition wherein there is a presence of either obsessions or compulsions, and sometimes both. Obsessions are defined as recurrent or persistent thoughts, urges, impulses, or mental images that intrude in a person’s day to day […]

Borderline personality disorder is a condition that not a lot of people might be familiar with. Here, we interview Julian Mauricio to share his experiences as someone diagnosed with borderline personality. Learn more as he sheds some light on what effects it can have on a person’s mental health. Can you introduce yourself? Hi, I’m Julian, and […]

Personality disorders are mental disorders that primarily affect a person’s character. As surprising as it may be, data suggests that 10 to 13 percent of the world’s population suffers from a personality disorder. What are the symptoms of a personality disorder? Find out here.  Causes and Risk Factors A personality is the unique way a person thinks, […]

The World Health Organization reported that schizophrenia affects about 20 million people around the world. While schizophrenia is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in the Philippines, its symptoms are not always well understood by the general public. In this article, we discuss the symptoms of and treatments for schizophrenia. What is schizophrenia?Schizophrenia is a […]

Day in and day out, we see and hear derogatory remarks about someone’s physical appearance. And while we witness people calling the bullies out for their humiliating comments, the negative impact of body shaming is still there. In this article, we’ll discuss how body shaming affects the victim’s mental health. What is body shaming? Body shaming […]

Anger is a complex emotion. Knowing how anger affects your brain and body in various ways, can let you know more about its different physiological effects. Read on to learn more about the effects of anger, not just on your mind, but on your body as well. How Anger Affects Your Brain and Body Most of our […]

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a type of personality disorder in which the patient has an inflated sense of self. As a result, one of the signs of narcissistic personality disorder is the intense and unfounded feeling of superiority. People with NPD overrate their talents while underestimating other people’s abilities. NPD got its name from […]