Mental Health at Work Mental health is how we think, feel, and handle stress at work and at home. It is as important as physical health. Filipinos commonly present with depression, anxiety, stress-related complaints, and suicidal thoughts or attempts, but these often appear first as physical symptoms, “pagod,” or behavioral changes rather than explicit mental health complaints. Reach out to Someone when… In the last few weeks, you have noticed that you are: Feeling sad, empty, irritable, or...

Heat-related illnesses happen when the body can't cool itself in extreme heat, leading to an increase in body temperature that can damage organs. Who’s most at risk? Older adults Children Individuals with Chronic Conditions Individuals participating in strenuous activities during a hot weather Types of Heat-Related Illness Heat Cramps Painful muscle cramps and spasms that occur when someone does strenuous exercise or sweats excessively in hot conditions. Heat Exhaustion Results from excessive...

Rabies Awareness Month March is recognized as Rabies Awareness Month in the Philippines, as declared in Executive Order No. 84, series of 1999 (DILG). Rabies is a deadly viral infection that occurs after a transdermal bite or scratch from an infected animal, most commonly dogs and cats. While rabies is 100% fatal, it is also 100% preventable with timely and proper vaccination. When Do You Need Rabies Vaccination? Not all animal bites or scratches require an anti-rabies vaccine. Vaccination is...