Republic Act 11036, otherwise known as the Mental Health Act, has been promulgated to enhance and integrate mental health service delivery to Universal Health Care through promotion and protection of the rights of persons using psychosocial health services and increasing investments in mental health. The National Mental Health Program (NMHP) ensures the implementation of the law through the National Mental Health Strategic Plan (2019-2023), including balanced scorecards with indicators. This affirms the basic right of all Filipinos to mental health as well as the fundamental rights of people who require mental health services.
A society that promotes the well-being of all Filipinos, supported by transformative multi-sectoral partnerships, comprehensive mental health policies and programs, and a responsive service delivery network
To promote overall wellness of all Filipinos, prevent mental, psychosocial, and neurologic disorders, substance abuse and other forms of addiction, and reduce burden of disease by improving access to quality care and recovery in order to attain the highest possible level of health to participate fully in society.
Improve the health status of adolescents and enable them to fully enjoy their rights to health.
PhilHealth Benefit Package
- In-patient Mental Health Benefit Package
Trainings
- Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)
- Tulong Alalay at Gabay: Community-based Mental Health
- WHO QualityRights
- Harmonized training manual on MHPSS
Implementation Support Material
- Mental Health Strategic Plan (2019-2023)
List of Local Advocacy Partners
National/Government
- DOLE
- DSWD
- DepEd
- Tesda
- CHED
- DILG
- CHR
- CSC
- NCMH
Local/Youth/CSOs, NGOs
- World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR)
- Youth for Mental Health
- MentalHealthPH
- Alliance of Filipino Families for Mental Health
International Partners
- World Health Organization