IsiPAN (Isinusulong ang Psychiatry At Neurology): Kalusugan ng Diwa, Utak at Kaisipan tungo sa malusog na Pamayanan at Kinabukasan. A Community-Based Mental Health Program

Joseree-Ann S. Catindig, Roland M. Panaligan

Apr 2022 DOI 10.35460/2546-1621.2020-0044     Access   

Abstract

Currently, mental health issues are of greatest importance to society as it is considered to be a growing invisible pandemic. It is strongly suggested to address concerns in the field of neurology and psychiatry, especially at the community level. One of the most popular interventions that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends is to bring health promotion to the periphery. With this in mind, a public health campaign in one of the University of Santo Tomas Simbahayan partner communities, Kasiglahan Village Rodriguez, Rizal was born. This project aims to bring health awareness to the community, especially at the grassroots levels involving the municipal rural health unit, barangay health care workers and allied specialist stakeholders. They were taught symptom recognition, proper referral to specialists and prevention measures that the community may benefit from, which is much needed at this day and age. Further, this program can serve as a precursor to more public health initiatives regarding mental health in the community to spread awareness and aid in the prevention of mental health illnesses. 

Keywords: mental health community-based program, public health program 

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