In this episode Kristine and Dianne will talk about the mental health professionals who will help you - school counsellors, psychologists, and the psychiatrists. What is their educational background? Are they regulated? How much do they charge? And where do Life Coaches fit into all of these?

(00:00) Intro and Disclaimer

(00:41) The non-physical effect of the pandemic

(01:34) Brief background of co-host Kristine

(01:55) Do Filipinos know where to ask for help?

(02:28) Who are the mental health professionals in the Philippines?

(03:02) Your first interaction with a mental health professional

(03:40) Your interaction with a mental health professional outside of school

(04:25) School Counsellor vs Psychologist vs Psychiatrist

(06:39) Misconceptions of a School Counsellor in the Philippines

(07:53) How much do School Counsellors charge?

(08:20) What are Psychologists?

(09:45) What are Psychiatrists?

(10:55) How much do Psychologists and Psychiatrists charge?

(11:33) Does the Philippines have mental health care hospitals?

(12:37) What are Life Coaches?

(15:47) I have been feeling sad lately, am i depressed?

(17:30) I feel paranoid and I can’t sleep, do I need medication?

(18:29) How do I deal with the stigma on mental health?

(20:30) Episode summary

(20:54) Next week’s episode

(21:15) Outro