1. Your Independent Access Profile
2. Verified Free & Low-Cost Options for You
Curated from verified Philippine public healthcare facilities, university programs, and crisis services referenced in r/MentalHealthPH:
3. Philippine Legal Protections & Employment FAQ
Do employers or company HR have access to my psychiatric records?
Absolute Myth: Under Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and the Mental Health Act (RA 11036, Sec. 5), your medical, psychiatric, and psychological files are protected health information. No hospital, clinic, or psychiatrist can share diagnosis files with your parents or future employers without your express, voluntary, written consent.
Will getting checked for ADHD prevent me from getting hired in the Philippines?
No. Philippine labor laws explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental health conditions. Pre-employment medical exams (PEME) assess routine "Fit to Work" physical baselines. Furthermore, receiving professional treatment for ADHD or anxiety substantially improves focus, performance, and workplace stability.
Do I need my parents to accompany me to NCMH or PGH if I'm 18?
No. In the Philippines, the age of majority is 18 (Republic Act No. 6809). You have full legal autonomy to register as an independent outpatient, sign intake consents, and consult with a medical doctor without parental permission or presence.
4. First Appointment Script & Symptom Organizer
Fill in your primary symptoms below to auto-generate a structured script you can read or hand to your doctor during intake:
Press "Generate Doctor Conversation Script" above to prepare your intake notes.