In the Philippines, Mind You estimates that there is only one psychiatrist for every 200,000 Filipinos and that there is a serious lack of education and awareness on mental health.
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 epidemic, as much as 50% of Filipino employees are battling with mental health issues due to financial worries, work demands, and return-to-work anxiety, according to healthcare services provider MindNation.
Canadian wellness company Healthy Mind Solutions (HMS) has just entered the Philippine market with its MindWoRx mental health platform aimed specifically at companies seeking to address their employees’ mental wellness concerns.
Infinit Care, an online mental health platform based in the Philippines, said it will tap the power of technology by delivering counseling virtually through text, voice, and video.