Common Mental Health Concerns

Psychotherapy or more commonly known as therapy, is universally recognized as a treatment intended to remedy a psychological disorder. However, what most people might not know is that you do not necessarily need to have a complex mental condition in order to start therapy. Therapy could be tremendously helpful if you’re someone who needs support […]

The pandemic has brought forth more awareness on mental health, particularly with issues like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even suicide ideations. But, even with the “perceived decrease in barriers to access and treatment stigma,” there are still hindrances when it comes to seeking and receiving mental health care. What are these hindrances and […]

Did you know that decorating your own home not only increases the value of your property but also gives you ample health benefits? Yes, putting in the right curtains, sweeping the floor, or even styling the dinner table can actually help nurture your mental wellbeing. Here’s how home decorating to calm anxiety is effective and […]

Kai Magsanoc: Hi, everyone! Welcome to #CoffeeWithKai here on Hello Doctor PH. My name is Kai Magsanoc, I’m the editor-in-chief of Hello Doctor Philippines.  So with me today is someone I met in 2014. I was still with Yahoo! Philippines, and she was with one of the biggest telco companies in the Philippines and she really […]

Many people swear by the positive effects of scented candles. They claim that using them improves their mood, decreases their anxiety, and relieves their stress. But, are scented candles safe, considering you are inhaling smoke and other chemicals? What are the benefits of scented candles? The answers and more in this article.  Do Scented Candles Really […]

Identifying and providing for a child’s physical needs like food, clothing, and shelter may be easy. But identifying and dealing with child and adolescent mental health may be harder. What are some ways of nurturing children and adolescents' mental health? Let’s discuss this critical issue in more detail. Mental Health for Children and Adolescents These days, mental […]

Ask child health experts and they’ll tell you about the importance of praising children when they deserve it. But, did you know that there are things to keep in mind when praising kids? What are the implications of empty praises? More importantly, how do you make sure that you’re giving them praise in ways that […]

Knowing the signs of depression in a teenager is vital for parents to nurture their adolescent’s mental health. The teenage years is a period of transition, from being a kid to a full-blown adult. There are a lot of things that we do as kids that we would have to let go of. These sudden changes […]

Even to this day, bullying is still a big problem, especially in school. Bullying not only causes students to lose interest in school, but to also causes serious mental health problems. This is why parents need to know the signs of bullying in teenagers as this helps them take steps to help out their child. Signs […]

Postpartum depression is a serious mental health disorder that affects women after childbirth. In addition to feelings of sadness and anxiety, it can also include various physical symptoms, such as insomnia, fatigue, changes in appetite and weight gain or loss. Postpartum depression is often treated with medication or psychotherapy, but these methods are not always […]