MANILA, Philippines — Mental health program for all members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ongoing to prevent stigma on mental health issues among soldiers, the Philippine military said on Tuesday. Gapay added that they collaborate with other agencies to help “progress and prosper” the AFP’s mental health programs. The most prevalent mental illness among soldiers is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Gapay also said. Ragos was confined four times to a military hospital to treat his mental illness. The mental health issue among security forces floated in the wake of Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, who murdered his neighbors in Tarlac.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 22, 2020 08:26 UTC