For 76 years, PMHA's story has been written by voices that chose to speak, hearts that chose to care, and a community that stood together for mental health. Every step forward was made possible by shared hope, trust, and compassion.
Today, we celebrate the progress weβve made, and together, we continue to move forward.
Happy 76th Founding Anniversary, PMHA!
14/01/2026
Happy birthday to a leader who truly makes a difference, Dr. Lina Laigo! π
Thank you for bringing heart, transformation and compassion to the decisions that shape our work for mental health.
May you be blessed with continued health and success!
13/01/2026
Celebrating a board member who leads with empathy and shows up with intention, Happy birthday to Dr. Emy Villar! π
Thank you for your guidance and commitment to lead PMHA's advocacy. Wishing a year as meaningful and impactful as the work you help guide!
Let us all embrace 2026 with immense gratitude and boundless hope. May every day of this year remind us of our strength and how much more there is to look forward to.
We wish you peace of mind and comfort this new year.
24/12/2025
Cherish every connection that warms your soul.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday! May the season uplift you and bring hope to your heart. β¨ Thank you for being part of PMHA's journey.
22/12/2025
The PMHA extends its sincere birthday greetings to our dedicated Board Members celebrating their birthdays this month of December. We are grateful for your invaluable leadership, tireless service, and unwavering support of the PMHA's goals.
May you have a year filled with success and happiness.
14/12/2025
Powered by passion, fueled by purpose π« We celebrate the volunteers who make mental health support warmer, safer, and more human.
Happy National Volunteer Month!
13/12/2025
Real heroes donβt wear capesβthey wear IDs and bring compassion everywhere they go π€π Shoutout to our amazing volunteers for strengthening mental health, one act of kindness at a time!
Happy National Volunteer Month!
12/12/2025
Meet the hearts behind the help πβ¨ Our volunteers show up, lift up, and light up communitiesβone conversation at a time.
Happy National Volunteer Month!
12/12/2025
Sending heartfelt birthday wishes to Dr. Cornelio Banaag, Jr., a valued member of the PMHA Board of Trustees!
Your passion and leadership are instrumental in advancing our mission to promote mental wellness for all Filipinos. We hope you have a wonderful celebration today!
Thank you for being a champion of mental health.
12/12/2025
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The idea of organizing a mental health movement was initiated by Dr. Edward E. Krapf, a World Health Organization consultant, during a meeting among civic leaders to assess the mental health problems in the country brought about by World War II. In January 15, 1950, the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) was formally organized with Dr. Manuel Arguelles as its first President. The Association focused on providing mental health services through the Child Guidance Clinic and educational programs on mental health among college students. The office of the Association was then located at the Methodist Social Center in Sampaloc, Manila. In 1958, it moved to its present home at # 18 East Avenue, Quezon City.
The Association has expanded its educational programs by organizing mental health seminar workshops and leadership training among the youth. Today, PMHA has organized mental health clubs in the different public high schools and private colleges and universities all over the country. Since 1951, it has continued to lead the celebration of National Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day every 2nd week of October.
In 1960, the Association expanded its out-patient clinical services to accommodate the needs of the adult mentally ill, emotionally disturbed individuals and their families. The Clinical and Diagnostic Services now provides neuro-psychiatric and psychological testing services and other mental health services to all sectors of society.
In 1962, the PMHA launched its residential Rehabilitation Care Services to provide the recovering mentally ill patients opportunities to become productive members of their families prior to their final reintegration to their communities. At present, the Work Center operates an out-patient center which provides day care services and vocational activities as well as psychosocial therapeutic activities for persons with mental disabilities.
In 1958, PMHA organized its first provincial chapter in Cebu City. To date, PMHA has eight chapters and satellite office nationwide: Baguio-Benguet, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan-Pangasinan, Davao, Dumaguete-Negros Oriental, Lipa-Batangas, and Puerto Prinsesa City-Palawan.
In 1989, the PMHA Board of Trustees decided to put up a commercial building along the East Avenue property and along V. Luna Road on a Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) scheme. This is to generate additional funding to support PMHA programs and operations and become less dependent on contributions and donations. The lifeline of the Association is in its host of volunteers from government and non-government organizations, who provide their leadership and expertise through their membership to the National Board and its different standing committees.
PMHA remains to be a formidable leader in the field of mental health. It continues to strengthen its partnerships, both with the government and non-government organizations, as well as with the business sectors to achieve its goal of promoting sound mental health for the Filipino people.
