Flourish Circle Sprouts a Growing Initiative
By Carlos Diego A. Rozul The Global Burden of Disease study in 2015 reported an equivalent of 6.3 million cases of Filipinos diagnosed with a depressive and anxiety disorder. For years, the Philippines has advocated to integrate mental health in its healthcare policies. With the enactment of RA 11036 also known as the Philippine Mental Health Law in 2018, Filipinos now have the basic right to psychological wellness. LoveYourself joins the movement towards responding to the mental health needs of Filipinos with Flourish Circle . "There is a palpable call for help and we will respond, and respond with the very best that we have - our passionate volunteers, lessons learned from past programs, and expert partners." explained Chris Lagman, LoveYourself Senior Director. Flourish Circle Peer Support Specialists and Proponents Photo by Dan Guevara Flourish Circle is an initiative started by a community of peers that aim to provide a safe and affirming space where people can feel li...