16/01/2026
Mental Health and Resilience in the Workplace 💙🧠
In this meaningful session, Dr. Lourdes “Honey” A. Carandang, Clinical Psychologist and National Social Scientist, shed light on the importance of nurturing mental well-being and resilience in today’s work environments.
This talk was crucial and timely especially since stress, anxiety, and depression among Filipino workers have increased dramatically in recent years, according to the 2024 Well-Being Survey by mental health group MindNation, underscoring the growing effect of mental health issues in the in personal lives and even in the workplace.
Out of over 13,000 respondents, almost 72% 😱 reported feeling more stressed, and 50% reported feeling depressed more frequently, suggesting that emotional exhaustion and burnout are becoming commonplace for many.
The discussion emphasized understanding emotional health, building coping skills, and creating workplaces that support not just productivity, but the overall well-being of people.
Through this talk, Dr. Honey emphasized that a mentally healthy employees are the key to a successful and fruitful workplace. 💚