Development of Community-Based Mental Health Interventions in The Philippines: An Ecological Perspective

Hechanova, Ma. Regina M.

doi:10.7454/proust.v2i1.41

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“…Stigma was also reported as deterrents to both PWUDs and stakeholders. These findings reinforce results of a previous study in the Philippines that the stigma is exacerbated by statements of government leaders that addicts are not human (Viray, 2017) and peste (pest) with extra-judicial killings referred to as a form of pest control (Hechanova, 2019). The results reinforce the need to address stigma and to provide better understanding of drug use and treatment.…”

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“…By 2018, drug arrests numbered 149,265, and 4,500 had been killed for drug involvement (Talabong, 2018). The punitive approach and messaging by government leaders that drug users are criminals and pests also exacerbated the stigma toward PWUDs (Hechanova, 2019). On the bright side, some LGUs adopted evidence-informed programs such as the Katatagan, Kalusugan, at Damayan ng Komunidad (translated as Resilience, Health and Care in the Community; KKDK), that utilized cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and family systems theory (Hechanova et al, 2019).…”

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Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation and Care in Philippine Local Governments

Hechanova

Teng‐Calleja

Canoy

et al. 2023

International Perspectives in Psychology

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Abstract. This research examined the enablers, barriers, and outcomes of community-based drug rehabilitation programs in Philippine local governments. A multicase study research design was used in collecting and analyzing narratives from 38 leaders, program implementers, and participants in five local government units that implemented community-based drug rehabilitation. Using the World Health Organization’s Health Systems framework, the study elicited barriers and enablers in terms of leadership, financing and access to resources, information system, workforce, and service delivery. Beyond these, a unique theme that emerged was the salience of context and culture, specifically, the influence of poverty, community, and stigma. Despite these challenges, clients, providers, and leaders report positive outcomes including improved health and well-being, social/ financial protection for the clients, and access to services. The implications of findings on policy and practice are discussed.

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Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation and Care in Philippine Local Governments

Hechanova

Teng‐Calleja

Canoy

et al. 2023

International Perspectives in Psychology

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“…This is the finding of several resilience researchers. The research of Hechanova;s (2019) found that at the level of individual, spiritually occurs to be a factor of resiliency in both handling disasters and recuperate from using drugs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, for disaster survivors, family and community members are crucial for both social and instrumental support. The group intervention format also helps the survivor to feel as if they were not alone (Hechanova, 2019).…”

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Dynamics of Resilience on Women as Intimate Partner Violence Survivors

Nasution

Sutatminingsih

Marhamah³

2020

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Women become weak and hopeless when suffering as a victim of Intimate Partner Violence. They experience multiple adversities and conduct searches and struggles to be able to survive and escape from these adversities. Previous research has focused more on efforts to find things that involve domestic violence; however, this research focuses more on finding solutions for women as victims of Intimate Partner Violence. Research has been conducted with qualitative methods that aim to explore the dynamic of resilience on a woman who survives from Intimate Partner Violence. Research’s questions are being compiled based on the understandings about the personal construct and the process of resilience that involved the violence she suffered, thinking style, seven factors of abilities on resiliency, social support, and how the participant’s current life is decided as the main theme of the research (Theme Category) which will be divided into several detailed themes. General results of the research are as follows: (1) Participants experience three types of violence (2) Victims' rejection of violence based on their thinking style which means violence should not be tolerated. (3) Social support greatly influences the victim's ability to survive (4) Initially, participants did not get adequate social support which caused the victim's inability to rise again. When participants begin to receive social support, they continue to try to get out of violence. (5) Several active strategies to control or stop violence can be found in the results of the analysis of research data. (6) Inner strength comes from the behavior of faith in God and identity as a mother. (7) Positive results obtained in this life. Ultimately, these themes will contribute to the resilience model of Intimate Partner Violence. Research conclusions will be discussed based on relevant theory.

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“…However, they have developed largely in response to the current political strategy and though financially supported by aid organizations, have the support of communities and many in congress, local government and law enforcement. Training and programme development have continued after a brief hiatus at the beginning of the pandemic [ 40 , 41 ].…”

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The global movement towards a public health approach to substance use disorders

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Drug misuse is a global problem. Markets that supply illegal drugs often span international borders. However, each country has different primary drugs of use, populations that are using and consequences of use. The policy approach of each country to addressing substance use disorders can be characterized along a continuum between purely public health approaches and purely law enforcement approaches. Historically, a law enforcement approach has been the primary strategy in much of the world. However, there is a growing movement towards use of a public health approach. This article provides four case examples, Ukraine, Philippines, Nigeria and Peru, where there is movement to develop addiction public health infrastructure. The work varies by country, but includes regulatory changes, workforce development and resource allocation all of which are supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and multi-national organizations that provide training and technical assistance, funded primarily by the European Union and United States governments. All four countries highlighted have barriers to moving towards a more public health approach which may include popularity of the law enforcement approach, turbulent government environments, and economics of being a drug producing nation. However, whether starting from the top down with changed policies, such as Ukraine or from the bottom up with training community members as in the Philippines, each country provides an example of how donor resources can be applied to make the transition towards a more humane and evidence-based approach to addressing substance use disorders. Key Messages While the primary approach to addressing drug use has focussed resources on law enforcement for over 100 years, many countries are adopting elements of a public health approach including prevention and treatment of the harms of drug use including substance use disorders. There is a growing global movement to make policy towards drugs and drug users more humane and evidence-based. Donor nation resources can be applied in a variety of combinations to improve care and outcomes for people who use drugs in low- and middle-income countries.

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Development of Community-Based Mental Health Interventions in The Philippines: An Ecological Perspective

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation and Care in Philippine Local Governments

Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation and Care in Philippine Local Governments

Dynamics of Resilience on Women as Intimate Partner Violence Survivors

The global movement towards a public health approach to substance use disorders

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