Mental Health Stigma, Mental Health Services and Professionals, and Interventions in the Philippines

Jinamarlyn Doctor

doi:10.48017/dj.v10ispecial_1.3443

Autores

Jinamarlyn Doctor Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v10ispecial_1.3443

Palavras-chave:

Estigma da saúde mental, serviços de saúde mental, profissionais de saúde mental, intervenções

Resumo

Esta revisão de pesquisa explora os desafios multifacetados da saúde mental nas Filipinas, concentrando-se em três áreas principais: estigma da saúde mental, disponibilidade de serviços e profissionais e intervenções eficazes. Uma revisão da literatura acadêmica revela que os problemas de saúde mental muitas vezes não são tratados devido a barreiras significativas, incluindo custos financeiros, inacessibilidade e uma grave escassez de profissionais e instalações qualificados. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo sintetizar os estudos existentes para fornecer uma compreensão mais clara dessas questões e identificar possíveis soluções. A revisão emprega uma metodologia sistemática de revisão da literatura, analisando artigos acadêmicos de bancos de dados como Google Scholar, PubMed, PsycINFO e APA PsycNET. A revisão se concentrou em como o estigma se manifesta no contexto filipino, o estado dos serviços de saúde mental e as estratégias usadas pelos profissionais para aumentar a conscientização e reduzir o estigma. Os principais insights da síntese revelam que o estigma é a principal barreira para buscar ajuda, impulsionado por custos financeiros, vergonha e medo de julgamento negativo. Embora a Lei de Saúde Mental (RA 11036) forneça uma estrutura para o atendimento, os serviços permanecem inadequados e inacessíveis, principalmente nas áreas rurais. O documento também destaca a importância de programas educacionais, intervenções baseadas na comunidade e abordagens culturalmente sensíveis para combater o estigma e melhorar os resultados da saúde mental. Os resultados ressaltam a necessidade urgente de intervenções direcionadas e baseadas em evidências nos níveis educacional e comunitário para melhorar o acesso aos cuidados e reduzir o estigma associado à doença mental nas Filipinas.

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Biografia do Autor

Jinamarlyn Doctor, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

0009-0004-1031-7594; Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines.jbdoctor@earist.edu.ph

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