UST expands free mental health services to accommodate more people

From initially catering to the mental health needs of medical frontliners, the Thomasian Mental Health Responders (MHR) of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Department of Psychology has expanded to accommodate just about anybody seeking mental health support.

Acknowledging that "these are difficult times for everyone," the MHR said in a Facebook post that they are "opening our services to those who are in need of mental health support."

Priority is still given to frontliners, as well as to PUMs, PUIs and COVID-19 positive patients, those quarantined and experiencing anxiety, those with pre-existing conditions, and those in mourning.

Those who need support can message or Viber at +639171521817, or sign up here.

COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have given rise to anxiety everywhere. Experts have said that changes in lifestyle brought about by COVID-19 have 'considerable impact on our mental health. 

The Psychological Association of the Philippines has already released an advisory on how to cope during these unprecedented times. While more institutions have opened their lines to anybody seeking support. — LA, GMA News