Mental Health

from the Perspective of a

Psychology Graduate

JOHNLLOYD NAGERA, CHRA

Mental health struggles are real.

Mental health is a
public health
concern.

Mental health challenges are

not random.
Mental health reality in the Ph
Resources are scarce.
In 2021, 3 to 5 percent of the total health budget
(210.2 billion) was designated for mental health.

However, of the 296.3 billion budget for the health

sector in 2023, only 2.1 billion is allocated for mental
health programs. So, that is roughly 0.7 %.

The Manila Times. (2021, February 3). Championing mental health for a more dignified life. The
Manila Times. https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/02/04/opinion/columnists/championing-
mental-health-for-a-more-dignified-
Mental health reality in the Ph
One psychologist is to 80,000 Filipinos
Only 1,400 psychologists (plus those 226 who passed
the BLEPP 2022) and 500 psychiatrists are in the
country.

The Manila Times. (2021, February 3). Championing mental health for a more dignified life. The
Manila Times. https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/02/04/opinion/columnists/championing-
mental-health-for-a-more-dignified-
 Who are these mental
health professionals?
RPm RPsy Psychiatrist
BS/AB Psychology BS/AB Psychology Bachelor's Degree
Licensure Examination Master's degree in Psych Medical School
Licensure Examination Physician Licensure
Tasks: (1) administering Examination
and scoring objective Tasks: (1) psychological Residency in Psychiatry
personality tests (2) interventions, (2)
Interpreting results and psychological assessment A Psychiatrist is a
writing a report (3) (3) psychological medical doctor so this
conducting intake programs professional can
interviews prescribe medicine.
Mental health reality in the Ph
The shortage is made worse by
socioeconomic and cultural factors.
1. Unaffordable prices of sessions (Php 2,000 to Php
7,000)
2. Accessibility
3. Cultural beliefs and misconceptions (e.g. stigma)

The Manila Times. (2021, February 3). Championing mental health for a more dignified life. The
Manila Times. https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/02/04/opinion/columnists/championing-
mental-health-for-a-more-dignified-
Examples of Stigma in the Ph
1. A person seeking help from a psychiatrist or
psychologist may be associated with being
"crazy" already.
2. There are roles in families and communities that
prevent a person from acknowledging the need
for mental health care.
3. There are times when faced with a crisis or a
problem, advice such as "Itulog mo lang yan,"
"Itawa mo lang," or "Iinom mo lang yan," are
common.
The Manila Times. (2021, February 3). Championing mental health for a more dignified life. The
Manila Times. https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/02/04/opinion/columnists/championing-
mental-health-for-a-more-dignified-
Understanding what influences your
mental health and wellbeing

5 Ps of Case Formulation
1. Presenting Problem
2. Predisposing Factors
3. Precipitating Factors
4. Perpetuating Factors
5. Protective Factors
Understanding what influences your
mental health and wellbeing

Tool #1: Stress Exploration by

Therapist Aid

Tool #2: Strengths Use Plan by

Therapist Aid
The help is here.

JOHNLLOYD NAGERA, CHRA