technicolordame:

I know I don’t post as much anymore, but I need this favor from you all.

SIGN THIS PLEASE

Please sign this petition from the Philippine Psychiatric Association, petitioning for the creation of a Mental Health Act in our country, to develop and lay down policies that will assist those who suffer from mental illnesses.

Another except from the petition states that “most health insurance companies still don’t cover mental health-related issues”,and I can confirm that.

I personally tried seeking medication and treatment, but we couldn’t keep up with the bills for too long because it wasn’t covered by insurance plans. And it was expensive.

I also know friends who also think they might be suffering from mental illnesses, but they cannot afford to see a doctor to be diagnosed or medicated.

It also doesn’t help that in this country, in the Philippines, not a lot of people understand what mental illnesses are, as they are either dismissed as being imaginary or fake.

Please help us out. Please sign this petition. It doesn’t take much of your time.

I cannot say if the success of this petition will guarantee a Mental Health Act, but awareness is the first step and I believe this could give people like me hope.

You can also share this on Twitter or on Facebook by sharing the petition link or retweeting this post.

(via technicolordame)