Mental Health Matters. The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA LFPC) recently participated in a webinar titled "Be Kind to Your Mind: A Talk on Mental Health Awareness and Ways on How to Cope, Get Through and Grow in Time of Pandemic ", September 29, 2020

To better understand the psychological and mental effects of the pandemic, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA LFPC) recently participated in a webinar on mental health education, September 29, 2020.

The online event titled "Be Kind to Your Mind: A Talk on Mental Health Awareness and Ways on How to Cope, Get Through and Grow in Time of Pandemic " was organized by the Quezon Provincial Gender and Development at Provincial GAD Focal Point System (PGADFPS).

World Mental Health Day is observed every October 10 of the year which aims to raise awareness on mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), despite the consistent ranking of the Philippines in the Top 5 global optimism index, the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) said that the monthly hotline calls regarding depression significantly increased comparing 80 calls received pre-lockdown to nearly 400 average calls during the implementation of Community Quarantine.

Further, the WHO also revealed that the most vulnerable population globally is those aged 15-29 and mental health-related deaths are also the second leading cause of fatalities in this age group. 

(Public Information Division with reports and photos from the PFDA - Lucena Fish Port Complex)