Why do Filipinos still hesitate to seek help for mental health? Psychiatrist Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho talks to Hannah Grace about the realities of mental health care in the Philippines — the stigma, the silence, and the hope. From the rise of telepsychiatry to the importance of speaking in your mother tongue, this episode explores how compassion, culture, and connection can make healing possible. If you need help, you may contact the following: 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (NCMH) 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 ☎️ 1553 (Nationwide landline toll-free) ☎️ 1800-1888-1553 📱 SMART/ TNT: 0919-057-1553 📱 GLOBE/ TM: 0917-899-USAP(8727) In Touch 24/7 Anonymous Crisis Line Landline: +63288937603 Globe: +639178001123 Smart: +639190560709 / +639228938944 This episode was produced by Hannah Grace and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large. Listen to our episodes on: Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube , or wherever you get your podcasts. For more updates, follow us on these platforms: Facebook , X , Instagram , and TikTok . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
