Mental health information and help for Filipinos
Plain-language guides on anxiety, depression, therapy and family, and a straight answer to the question most people start with: where do I go for help?
In danger right now? Call 911. For crisis and emotional support lines, see mental health hotlines in the Philippines.
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Anxiety: when to see a doctor
Worry that will not switch off, or sudden waves of panic. How to tell ordinary stress from anxiety.
Depression: signs and next steps
When sadness stays for weeks and starts to take over work, sleep and family life.
Psychiatrist or psychologist?
Who does what, and which one to book first for your concern.
Where to get help
Clinics, online consults, free and low-cost options across the Philippines.
Latest guides
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Where to Get Mental Health Help in the Philippines
A plain guide to the places you can go for mental health help in the Philippines, from crisis lines to public services,…
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Psychological Assessment in the Philippines: What Happens and Where to Go
A psychological assessment is a structured set of interviews and tests that helps a professional understand how you think, feel and function.…
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Psychiatrist vs Psychologist in the Philippines: Who Should You See?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medicine. Psychologists focus on talk therapy and testing. Here is how to decide which one…
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Online Therapy in the Philippines: How It Works and Who It Suits
Online therapy means talking to a psychologist or psychiatrist by video or phone instead of travelling to a clinic. Here is how…
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Mental Health Stigma in the Philippines: Why It Persists and What Helps
Many Filipinos keep quiet about anxiety, sadness and stress because of shame, gossip and family pressure. Here is where the silence comes…
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Mental Health Hotlines in the Philippines
Crisis and emotional support lines in the Philippines, with numbers checked against each organisation’s own website, plus what to expect when you…
Find a mental health professional
You can search and book psychiatrists and psychologists by city on NowServing, a Philippine doctor directory. Many also offer online consults.
Not sure what kind of professional you need? This guide to mental health doctors walks through the options.