The World Health Organization-Philippines is encouraging individuals who are battling mental health problems to seek support from their families or health professionals.
According to the WHO, individuals who have depression are experiencing sudden sadness and anxiousness, consumed by negative as well as disturbing ideas, having suicidal thoughts, and that “pain seems overwhelming and unbearable.”
The WHO is urging individuals to talk about their feelings to a trusted family member, friend, or colleague.
“Talk to a professional, such as a doctor, mental health professional, counselor, or social worker,” the WHO said. “If you think you are in immediate danger of harming yourself, contact the emergency services or a crisis line, or go there directly,” the organization said.
An individual who have a mental health condition was also urged to talk to someone from their religious community whom they trust or join a support group.
“Having an episode of self-harm or suicidal thoughts or plans is a sign of severe emotional distress from the loss of a loved one, loss of employment, relationship breakup, or experience of violence or abuse. You are not to blame and it can happen to anyone,” reminded the WHO. (Analou de Vera)
