Title of article :
Mental health and well-being of children in the Philippine setting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Author/Authors :
Malolos ، Grace Zurielle C. College of Medicine - University of the Philippines Manila , Baron ، Maria Beatriz C. College of Medicine - University of the Philippines Manila , Apat ، Faith Ann J. Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine , Sagsagat ، Hannah Andrea A. College of Medicine - West Visayas State University , Pasco ، Pamela Bianca M. College of Medicine - University of the Philippines Manila , Aportadera ، Emma Teresa Carmela L. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - University of Santo Tomas , Tan ، Roland Joseph D. College of Medicine - University of the Philippines Manila , Gacutno-Evardone ، Angelica Joyce Department of Pediatrics - Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center , Lucero-Prisno III ، Don Eliseo Faculty of Management and Development Studies - University of the Philippines Open University
Abstract :
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has subjected the mental health and wellbeing of Filipino children under drastic conditions. While children are more vulnerable to these detriments, there remains the absence of unified and comprehensive strategies in mitigating the deterioration of the mental health of Filipino children. Existing interventions focus on more general solutions that fail to acknowledge the circumstances that a Filipino child is subjected under. Moreover, these strategies also fail to address the multilayered issues faced by a lowermiddle- income country, such as the Philippines. As the mental well-being of Filipino children continues to be neglected, a subsequent and enduring mental health epidemic can only be expected for years to come.
Keywords :
Mental Health , Philippines , COVID , 19 , Psychology , Child , Child care , Health services , Social problems
Journal title :
Health Promotion Perspectives (HPP)
Journal title :
Health Promotion Perspectives (HPP)
