Philippine lawmaker says more parks, open spaces needed to help Filipinos cope with mental health issues


MANILA (Xinhua): With at least 3.6 million Filipinos suffering from mental, neurological and substance use disorders, Philippine Senator Sonny Angara has pushed for the development of more parks, recreational facilities and open spaces for better mental health among Filipinos, his office said Friday.

"More parks and open spaces could help people cope with mental health issues," said Angara, adding that mental health is "clearly an issue that can not and should not be ignored."

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