Abstract
This paper discusses the specific factors and key actions in managing the mental health of persons with disabilities (PWDs) amid Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the Philippines. It is a short report that discusses the continuous record of knowledge related to the management of the mental health of PWDs amid the COVID-19 crisis specifically in the Philippines. The specific factors such as inadequate information, negative social perceptions, and inaccessible medical services are found to exacerbate the situation. The key actions such as policy review, stakeholder participation, continued support, and inclusive research are cogently identified. This paper provides a contribution in understanding more about the mental health of PWDs amid the COVID-19 crisis in a developing country. With the PWDs in mind, it is suggested to reconsider current guidelines, involve stakeholders in multisectoral responses, sustain financial subsidy, and conduct inclusive research and census.
Highlights
The COVID-19 is overwhelmingly distressing people from all walks of life
According to Fegert et al (2020), the economic shutdown and social isolation have most likely resulted in a complete transformation of the psychosocial environment. They further claimed that the current crisis has presented a challenging time and huge potential to impact the mental health of people
Based on the analysis of themes (e.g., Cahapay, 2020 on senior citizens), these factors are contextualized in this study as inadequate information on the types of disability, negative social perceptions toward persons with disabilities (PWDs), and inaccessible medical services particular to PWDs
Summary
Managing the Mental Health of Persons with Disabilities amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines: Specific Factors and Key.
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