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Enhancing Mental Health Literacy for the Elderly of Indang, Cavite: Targeting Needs using Psychoeducation

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Nikko Malazarte , Gian Derick Sevilla , Ronel Rio Aligam , Cecilia Banaag , Jemarie Bebangco , Cheryl Cañezal , Ernesita Corpuz , Roberto Cruz , Agnes Gibas , Anna Joanna Marquez , Ma.Jazmine Ontang , Jhan Arno Sodayi , Mark Solo
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 36 (8), 854-860, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.360802, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This study aimed to enhance mental health literacy (MHL) among the elderly population in Indang, Cavite, through a structured educational program. As mental health issues increasingly affect older adults, improving their understanding of mental health conditions, resources, and help-seeking behaviors is crucial for enhancing their overall well-being. A pre-test and post-test paired design was employed involving 17 elderly participants aged 61-79, who completed a MHL questionnaire before and after the implementation of the program. The program, consisting of workshops led by mental health professionals, interactive group discussions, and resource sharing, focused on common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and dementia, while addressing stigma and promoting self-care strategies. Data analysis included paired test to evaluate changes in MHL scores. Preliminary findings indicate a significant increase in participants' knowledge and positive attitudes towards mental health following the program. This study highlights the importance of MHL initiatives in empowering the elderly to manage their mental health effectively, and it provides a framework for similar programs in other communities. Ultimately, improving MHL in this demographic can lead to better health outcomes, reduced stigma, and improved quality of life for the community.

Keywords quality of life elderly mental health literacy Pre-test Post-test focus-group discussion reduced stigma
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13 authors, 5 institutions.

This paper De La Salle University — Philippines De La Salle University 9 authors National University — Philippines National University 1 author Local Government of Malangas — Philippines Local Government of Mal… 1 author De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute — Philippines De La Salle Medical and… 1 author De La Salle Lipa — Philippines De La Salle Lipa 1 author Nikko Malazarte — corresponding author NM Nikko Malazarte ✉ Gian Derick Sevilla GS Gian Derick Sevilla Cecilia Banaag CB Cecilia Banaag Cheryl Cañezal CC Cheryl Cañezal Ernesita Corpuz EC Ernesita Corpuz Agnes Gibas AG Agnes Gibas Ma.Jazmine Ontang MO Ma.Jazmine Ontang Jhan Arno Sodayi JS Jhan Arno Sodayi Mark Solo MS Mark Solo Ronel Rio Aligam RA Ronel Rio Aligam Jemarie Bebangco JB Jemarie Bebangco Roberto Cruz RC Roberto Cruz Anna Joanna Marquez AM Anna Joanna Marquez

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Bibliographic Information

Nikko Malazarte, Gian Derick Sevilla, Ronel Rio Aligam, Cecilia Banaag, Jemarie Bebangco, Cheryl Cañezal, Ernesita Corpuz, Roberto Cruz, Agnes Gibas, Anna Joanna Marquez, Ma.Jazmine Ontang, Jhan Arno Sodayi, Mark Solo, (2025). Enhancing Mental Health Literacy for the Elderly of Indang, Cavite: Targeting Needs using Psychoeducation, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 36(8): 854-860
Bibtex Citation
@article{nikko_malazarte2025pemj,
author = {Nikko Malazarte and Gian Derick Sevilla and Ronel Rio Aligam and Cecilia Banaag and Jemarie Bebangco and Cheryl Cañezal and Ernesita Corpuz and Roberto Cruz and Agnes Gibas and Anna Joanna Marquez and Ma.Jazmine Ontang and Jhan Arno Sodayi and Mark Solo},
title = {Enhancing Mental Health Literacy for the Elderly of Indang, Cavite: Targeting Needs using Psychoeducation},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {36},
number = {8},
pages = {854-860},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.360802},
url = {https://scimatic.org/index.php/show_manuscript/5072}
}
APA Citation
Malazarte, N., Sevilla, G.D., Aligam, R.R., Banaag, C., Bebangco, J., Cañezal, C., Corpuz, E., Cruz, R., Gibas, A., Marquez, A.J., Ontang, M., Sodayi, J.A., Solo, M., (2025). Enhancing Mental Health Literacy for the Elderly of Indang, Cavite: Targeting Needs using Psychoeducation. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 36(8), 854-860. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.360802

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