Hontiveros, who championed the Mental Health Law, noted that millions have been affected by the recent strong typhoons. ADVERTISEMENT“With crisis upon crisis, we are at risk of free-falling into a deep mental health crisis if we don’t act swiftly. Mental health should be front and center along with food, water, and sanitation in evacuation centers,” she said in a statement. Further, Hontiveros urged the DSWD to focus on the rehabilitation of the survivors’ mental health even after they leave evacuation centers. “Hindi nagagamot ang mental health problems overnight (You cannot cure mental health problems overnight).

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 24, 2020 04:18 UTC