Trigger warning: mentions of suicide
On top of COVID-19 variants, surges, and lockdowns, a “silent pandemic” has yet to be addressed and mitigated.
Depression, anxiety, and even suicide cases increased worldwide. Fear of infection, loss of jobs and income, stress due to lockdowns, worry over things beyond one’s control, and other triggers have affected children, parents, seniors, and health care workers alike.
What do we know about the rising tide of mental health problems brought by the pandemic? What are the common symptoms of depression and anxiety? How can we live a mentally healthier life despite everything going on around us? How can we help individuals at risk for mental health problems?
In partnership with UP Manila National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Telehealth Center, and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the University of the Philippines would like to invite you to join the fight against COVID-19 and its effects on individuals and communities.
In this special Stop COVID Deaths episode, experts will share their perspectives on the big picture of COVID 19 and psychological well-being. Titled “THE RISING TIDE: Mental Health Outcomes of the Pandemic, the discussions will cover the increasing mental health problems around the world, as well as specific university programs and initiatives which may overwhelm rising mental health cases.
Dr. Evangeline dela Fuente, Chair of the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at UP College of Medicine; and Dr. Blesile Suzette S. Mantaring, Director of the Office of Student Affairs at UP Manila, will be the main discussants of the event.
Dr. Violeta V. Bautista, Director of PsycServ and Chair of the Clinical Psychology Program at UP Diliman, will open the discussions for the episode. While Dr. Stella Marie L. Jose, Deputy Director for Hospital Operations of UP PGH, will sum up the essential points covered during the program.
Join us this Friday, March 11, 2022, from 12 to 2 pm, by registering here. You may also catch our weekly live tweets and streams via the UP System Twitter Account and TVUP’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Let’s all learn how we can be positive agents of change to respond to mental health needs and reduce the stigma of mental health conditions.
The Stop COVID Deaths Webinar Series is the Philippines’ first and only frontline-focused medical webinar series. It pioneered the discussion, dissemination, and adoption of knowledge on COVID-19 treatment and management. Follow our accounts to stay connected with your credible online community. Together, let’s stop COVID deaths!