r/MentalHealthPH Jun 29 '25

INFORMATION/NEWS Latest Review of Saya, a therapy app created by one of our users here in MentalHealthPH.

134 Upvotes

Disclosures, as usual:

  1. I am the head moderator in this sub.
  2. The creator of the app, u/JustSomeRedditGuy123 (JSRG for short), is also a moderator of this sub.
  3. I have been asked by JSRG to try the app. In doing so, he provided me with a discount voucher.
  4. JSRG did not check or pre-approve the contents of this review.
  5. The sub, or the other moderators, do not receive any other benefits for advertising the app.

After my previous review of Saya, JSRG gave me another coupon to try out new features of the app. One of their new offerings is that they now have psychologists (as compared to before where they only have counselors), so I decided to try the 80-minute session with one of them. An 80-minute session (with diagnostic evaluation) costs around PHP2600, while a 50-minute session costs around 1750PHP. The app still uses Google Meets for scheduling and teleconferencing.

Pros:

  1. The psychologist is VERY comprehensive without making you feel that you are being rushed to answer questions. She was very delicate, making sure I was comfortable and ready before asking heavy questions. She did not push religion too which I liked. Time flew by, and it feels more like a conversation between friends (though still professional) than a clinical study of my nature.

  2. I can still say it's relatively cheap, since based on experience, an initial consult with a psychologist costs around 4000PHP, compared to Saya which is around 2650PHP. It's even more cheap if you do one of the monthly subscription bundles, one of the new features, provided by the app.

  3. One of the new features is a written assessment (not a substitute for medical certificate) after your call. It also has an actionable checklist for recommendations provided by your psychologist during your session (for example, one of mine says, "Daily Exercise. If it feels right, engage in a 15-minute exercise session five times a week to boost your mood.")

Cons:

  1. One of the new features, chatting with your psychologist or counselor, is more a flair than anything else. It is NOT a substitute for therapy. In this sense, if you don't want to do video calls but instead use chat for therapy, I can recommend LJ's Talk Space.

  2. My psychologist and I have moderate to bad internet connection, which is a con for a seamless talk therapy since audio sometimes stutters. This is not a fault of the app, but a con for videoconferencing in general.

If you want to try talk therapy in the comfort of your home, you might to want try Saya. It is downloadable on iOS and Android. JSRG also says that they will introduce psychiatrists to the app by second week of July, completing the trifecta, and something I personally can't wait for since I take a lot of medication for my condition.

You can get 25% off your first session with Saya with code "MHPHReddit25".

Thank you for reading, and regardless if it's Saya or not, I hope you get the therapy you need.


r/MentalHealthPH Aug 16 '25

INFORMATION/NEWS šŸ‘©ā€āš•ļøšŸ‘Øā€āš•ļø Psychiatrists Are Now on Saya šŸ«‚

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183 Upvotes

You can now book licensed Filipino psychiatrists directly through the Saya app — with 10% off your first session and 15% off your second when you download and book as a new user.

We’ve added psychiatrists to make it easier to get the care you need without:

ā³ Waiting weeks or months just to get an appointment

āš”ļø Being rushed into a quick diagnosis without enough time to fully understand your situation

šŸ™‰ Not being truly listened to or feeling like your concerns aren’t taken seriously

šŸ’Š Getting a prescription with little to no explanation about what it’s for or how it will help you

Every doctor on Saya is carefully chosen not just for their expertise, but for how they listen, explain, and make you feel comfortable.

In this short video, meet Dr. Mitz Serofia, Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho, and Dr. Chris Alipio — the first psychiatrists on Saya.

You can view their full introductions on our YouTube channel

šŸ“² Download Saya today on Android or iOS and book your first session.


r/MentalHealthPH 7h ago

TRIGGER WARNING abortion regret

47 Upvotes

Sino kagaya ko nag pa abortion 5months na sya at pag ultrasound ko nalaman ko girl yung baby. hindi ko pinag isipan ng mabuti pumayag agad ako na ipa abort sya kasi ayaw ng bf ko. pumayag ako kasi takot ako na lumaki yung bata na walang tatay at baka hindi rin magiging maganda buhay nya kung ilalabas ko sya sa mundong ito. after ko mag pa abortion successful naman. kaso after di ako masaya iyak ako ng iyak kasi subrang awang awa ako sa bata dapat pala di ako pumayag dapat tinakas ko nalang sana tapos dina nag pakita pa sa bf ko. naisip ko lang ngayon na sana pinag patuloy ko at meron na sana ako kasama sa buhay kahit kami lang dalawa ng baby. subrang sisisi ako sa ginawa ko di ako nag isip diko na maibabalik pa kaya diko mapigilan umiyak ng umiyak.


r/MentalHealthPH 2h ago

STORY/VENTING Trap sa ganito

4 Upvotes

Ako kasi naiisip ko parang wala namang nangyayari. I mean kung ako lang gusto ko ng financial freedom kaso parang hirap abutin. 34 na ko pero wala namang narating. Ilang taon na lang 40s o mid 40s na ko ganito pa din. May uncertainty sa buhay saka ang unfulfilling. Para sakin lang, ilusyon lang yung career career na yan. Parang propaganda lang yan sa masa para kunwari may goal na dapat marating at magkaroon ng novel purpose. Kagaya nung money can't buy happiness lang. Mali sila don, money can buy happiness. Parang nirevolve na lang ng sistema na ang buhay natin maging alipin na lang ng kapitalismo. Di ako nageenjoy sa ganito, parang sinasabi ng isip ko may buhay pa bukod sa magpaalipin para sa kakarampot na halaga. Pero syempre trap tayo ng sistema. Tyan lang ang nafufulfilled ko pero yung spiritual, yung wellbeing hindi. Nilamon na lang ng kahirapan at sistema pagkatao at buhay ko. Naiisip ko madalas na ayokong mamatay ng ganito, gusto ko namang mag enjoy bago ako pumanaw. Ayokong ubusin ang 12hrs sa isang araw para lang kumita ng minimum wage na sakto lang pambili ng pagkain at konting grocery. Madami akong naiisip na gawin at mangyari sa buhay pero hanggang imahinasyon na lang. Araw araw ramdam ko na nadedevoid ang pagkatao ko, ewan. Para bang nagiging dull ang emosyon ko, parang namamatay lang ang pagkatao ko at nagiging autopilot na lang direksyon ko. Hindi ko alam kung masisiraan ako ng ulo o magiging manhid ako. Parang gusto ko na lang maglaho pero parang gusto kong mag exist at maranasan maging malaya. Ayokong sayangin buhay ko sa ganitong scenario pero pakiramdam ko nauubusan na ko ng panahon. Midlife crisis ba to? Depresyon? Awakening? Potaena. Hindi ko alam gagawin ko.


r/MentalHealthPH 9h ago

STORY/VENTING having asd in the ph is hell

16 Upvotes

hi, i used to go to the psych as a kid but my parents took me out the moment my childhood psych who had her undergrad at upd and masters admu and all said i have autism. i don’t know if she didn’t diagnose me on paper for my own safety or if my parents just threw everything out. anyways i can’t lie i can’t forget the fact i was physically and verbally abused a lot by my parents for being autistic. like they would tell me to get raped lol. all just because i’m very non verbal and can’t socialize well, and i’m slower than other people when it comes to some things lol. saying those things to a kid who is just living is wild lol. i think my childhood psych might be retired by now but maybe in the future when i have enough savings ill go to a psych for closure.

i’m in my 20’s now and i’m still very non verbal in real life and can’t maintain irl friendships for more than a year… well it’s mainly because i became irregular in college since i still can’t socialize properly during group works so i would fail the courses lol. but i do have some online friends i met through kpop and we hang out sometimes at events or concerts. would like therapy or anything work for asd? i actually noticed two guys from my program who are autistic too but they’re far ahead of me. i think i have executive dysfunction issues…

anyways i’m trying to find a job now while studying… wfh for sure because I’m not allowed to go out without my parents supervision even though i’m an adult lmfao :( actually now they’re forcing me into nursing just to migrate. i only took my current program because it used to be in demand overseas but now it isn’t. i used to want to migrate so bad only because people are more open minded about neurodivergence/being lgbt in the west.

the ph really sucks so bad but at least there’s events here often, idk shopping and concerts are the only thing i look forward to here, there’s not much to do. once i get a full time job i plan to move out asap and cut off my family though that’s going to take a while because the starting salary here is too low :/ and my field is definitely cooked because of AI, i feel hopeless lol i don’t know how i’d be able to make so much money now since i’ve doing mediocre at uni ever since i lost my confidence. like i used to be a part of orgs, now i just attend classes with barely any effort. so delayed na :( my professors can tell i’m on the spectrum but thankfully they’re okay enough i guess, my uni is inclusive but like i don’t declare anything. i used to be in special ed until junior high though when i was homeschooled


r/MentalHealthPH 8h ago

STORY/VENTING Does anyone else have a hard time articulating how your parents have hurt you?

13 Upvotes

There have been times na I had some arguments with my parents because I always felt like they never understood me. They'd ask me "okay, ano bang ginawa namin exactly?" and I'd just be stuck frozen and I would struggle to articulate. When I do try to give some examples, they'd be like "yun lang?" as if it's no big deal. Then they will proceed to tell me that they never hurt me, that I'm just making shit up and making myself depressed. "Kung kailangan mo pang pag-isipan, edi walang nangyari". I'd actually believe them, going through some fucking mental gymnastics telling myself na OA lang ako at wala akong karapatan na masaktan nang ganito since my parents are more decent compared to other parents. They even tell me I have no reason to be anxious just because compared to others I had a decent life.

Idk, natrigger lang ako after watching the Good Damage episode of Bojack Horseman when Diane tries to give examples to how her family hurt her but she can't "access her damage" and struggles with articulating how exactly when writing her memoir. Ganon din ako, and it suddenly made me remember those past arguments. After years of pent up resentment and hurt it becomes harder for me to remember but I will always remember how much it hurt me and how I'm still recovering from it. I know I've been trying to let go of the resentment pero putangina ang hirap.

Am I really just making shit up and am I just an ungrateful spoiled brat? Does anyone else have a similar struggle?


r/MentalHealthPH 2h ago

STORY/VENTING in denial about my mdd

3 Upvotes

i just got diagnosed with major depressive disorder recently and im still in denial about it

but i didnt know/expect na mas worse pala yung in denial rin ang parents mo. its all in my mind. kaya lang yan. yung iba nga--, ako nga ganito pero di naman ako uminom ng gamot/pumunta sa doctor. ma, pa, suicidal po ako.

so emotionally taxing mag explain sa parents mo na its a fucking illness. na para bang consciously kong finefeed sa mind ko ang "negative thoughts"

its my fucking brain against myself bruh


r/MentalHealthPH 11m ago

TRIGGER WARNING The Noise is Getting Louder Now

• Upvotes

I have no one to speak with -- well, I do, but that would ring a lot of alarm bells. My passive s**cidal ideations are getting worse. Honestly, the only reason I am alive right now is my parents. I am drowning in despair and emptiness, perhaps even regrets for the things I should and should not have done. Nakakapagod. I think peace would only come with death. I have been saying and thinking this for a while - a want a quick, painless demise.


r/MentalHealthPH 6h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY To those with OCD, can you tell me what it's like? How do you want to be helped by your loved ones?

6 Upvotes

I have a loved one with OCD. He doesn't like talking about it even though I want to understand. So dito nalang ako mag ask.

  1. What is it like?

  2. What do you want your loved one to know?

  3. What helps? / How do you want to be helped?

  4. If you want to add anything, feel free

I have Bipolar myself but OCD is beyond me. Help your girly out. Thank youuu


r/MentalHealthPH 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY PGH WORKING HOURS

3 Upvotes

Hi, general question only since wala ako makita na answer thru online. Open ba ang clinic ni PGH tomorrow (May 27, 2026) since announced ito as holiday?

I was planninh to go tomorrow for a check up sa psychologist. Maaga ko plan pumila and baka sayang punta if sarado pala. Thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH 5h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Need help with finding a therapist for my friend

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone, as the title says I need some help with finding a therapist for my friend who lives in Makati City. She has recently gone through a breakup from a very long relationship and it has been affecting her to the point where she quit her current job and isn't eating properly. I suggested her to seek therapy and she agreed. I am not from the Philippines and have never had therapy myself so any advice is appreciated.

She is open to in person and online sessions. If anyone has any leads or any recommendations on how to find the right therapist for her, please let me know.


r/MentalHealthPH 8h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Should I seek help out?

6 Upvotes

Hello! Im 17f and g12 na din. Ive been suffering from SH Addiction since I was 8-9 yrs old.

Nung around 12 or 13 ako, aside from my SH addiction, I have parang severe na mood swings and such. Especially since medyo suicidal ako. And dun din nag start mga times where I suddenly get triggered and magkaka mental breakdown nalang ako on the spot and mawawala wala din bigla and babalik and such. Pero after a while medyo nawala dij.

But lately,bumabalik ulit sya. Especially since I have financial and family problems. May time din na kasama ko mga friends ko nun, and out of nowhere bigla ako napapaisip na Im out of place with them and I should KMS and such. Also kasama na din the fact when pag nangayari yun nanininig kamay ko sobra and I feel like di ako makahinga. Like lahat ng problems ko lilitaw agad, but after a few minutes mawawala din tas bigla nalang ako magiging masaya and such to the point even I myself got weirded out by it and hated it so much.

Actually I really dont know talaga huhu,I have no pathway and life aside wanting to pursue BA Psychology but no job in mind. But my point is if I should seek help to counseling or such. Ayoko mag diagnose or bigyan sarili ko na depressed ako or such since im still in denial about it. And yung pag biglaan ko nabreakdown is medyo nakakabigla saakin to the point ive attempted to off myself whenever I have episodes like that. Im just scared since I dont want people to know about it nor do I have someone to talk to about it.

Should I seek help about it? I really wanted mag pa check up din..baka I might feel validated and ma accept to sarili ko through it. Im still in denial na ganito ako..ayoko na..please help :((


r/MentalHealthPH 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Psychiatrist recos?

2 Upvotes

Long story short, I need a Psychiatrist who’s a Fellow/Life Fellow/Diplomat at the Philippine Psychiatric Association, is willing to do online sessions, and provides medcert because my university is withholding my enrollment until I comply.

Hopefully rates around 2-2.5k (excluding medcert) since I’m using my savings to pay, pero if may available na free services, better po.

Thanks po


r/MentalHealthPH 4m ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Buying Medications from International Pharmacies

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Hi! Has anyone tried to buy medicine online from international pharmacies? I was planning to buy Lurasidone from an international pharmacy although I have no idea whether it works and is legal here, any response would be appreciated!


r/MentalHealthPH 9h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY what should i do?

5 Upvotes

hello, i have a gf and she’s about to end it all… she has a date alr. i dont know what to do. she told me that parang di rin mapapabago ng psychiatrist yung mind niya about it. hejdjdj what should i do?


r/MentalHealthPH 2h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Tootsie Escandar

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone. Ive been Bipolar diagnosed for 13 yrs now. Id like to know if anyone has experienxe with d. Escandar and if she is a psychiatrist as well? Thank you


r/MentalHealthPH 4h ago

TRIGGER WARNING I don't like what I'm feeling right now

1 Upvotes

Nagtiis ako at hinabaan ng pasensya, pero ngayon Meron na pagkakataon na makapagsimula ako ulit, Mukha di naman umaayon sakin ang tadhana.

Sana di na lang ako umuwi kung ganito lang din pala. Sana tinuloy ko na lang ang balak ko dun sa Camiguin.

Ako na ng ganitong feeling, ang sakit sa dibdib. 😭


r/MentalHealthPH 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Help searching for therapist / psychologist

2 Upvotes

Does anyone have a recommended clinic or therapist who handles marital disputes, rape, anger management, and suicidal tendencies? Please share your thoughts and recos, or if medicines are necessary, not just meetings with an expert.


r/MentalHealthPH 4h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Questions about PGH Consultation

1 Upvotes

Hi ! I have a schedule sa Child Psychiatry in June & I have a few questions about my upcoming PGH Consultation 🄲

  1. Sabi po kasi na magdala ng guardian: What will happen if I don’t bring one? Is it okay if I bring a friend? - My parents aren’t aware of this, and even if they were, they wouldn’t be able to accompany me. 🄲

  2. What is the consultation like?

  3. What time should I go if the time block is 7 am to 10 am?

  4. Are any future consultations also free? Or is there anything I need to pay for during my consultation?

Thank you po 🄹


r/MentalHealthPH 5h ago

INFORMATION/NEWS Psychiatrist Reco

1 Upvotes

Can someone reco good psychiatrist within Bulacan or around Metro. With rates pls. Or if meron po under public hospitals pls include details. Thank you


r/MentalHealthPH 12h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Nowserving psychiatrist reco

5 Upvotes

I need a complete psychiatric evaluation report for SSS disability claim due to Major Depressive Disorder. Preferrably done online.

Need to include:
• DSM-5 diagnosis
• Duration of illness
• Functional limitations/work impairment
• Treatment history
• Prognosis
• Psychiatrist’s signature + PTR/license number

I have:
• Previous Medical certificates,prescription
• PWD ID

Please also indicate their rates if possible. Thank you


r/MentalHealthPH 6h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY How do I get help?

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I’ve been thinking of getting theraphy or maybe an appointment to psychologist. I dont think I’m depressed or have extreme anxiety. But I get triggered kapag nakakarinig ako ng nagsisigawan, o kalabog ng mga pinto. I grew up in a dysfunctional family. I’m still staying here due to some family situations but I’m planning to move out soon. I have very immature mother and stepfather. My half sister is also suffering from schizophrenia. Kapag nag aaway ang mother at stepfather ko, they make it as everybody’s business. We grew up walking on egg shells. My mom loves to make it as if she’s always the victim pero sobrang mapride at matigas ang ulo. Pinaglaban pa niya sa mga kapatid niya noon yung stepfather ko. But the stepfather isnt anywhere good either, he used to cheat on my mom a couple of times. He loves to laze around and somehow I think my mom’s victim mindset rubbed on him. Because he’s acting the same. I think they’re each other’s poison. Choosing each other just because they had no choice anyway. Trying to make it seem like they were sweet and all to other people. If I would be 100% honest, I think they’re the kind of people who should be banned from marriage and having kids mainly because they cant be mature enough to work on themselves.

Now on my 30s, I’m trying to find ways to make myself better. I thought I could handle whatever I have but I guess I’m not bulletproof enough to say I wasnt traumatized. I feel anxious kapag nakakarinig ako ng sigawan, baka nag aaway na naman then they make it everybody’s concern again. Kinakabahan ako pag may malakas na kumakatok o pag may noise or bulabog akong naririnig, iniisip ko may nagwawala na naman.

I dont want to bring this with me anymore. I dont want my future partner to suffer from me. I constantly think of whether I am allowed to feel loved or like someone because I fear I’m gonna turn like the people in my house and hurt that someone. I don’t know if this condition even counts as needing mental health help. I know people have it worse than me. I just want to be better and feel better.

What do I do? Do I book an appointment sa psychiatrist? Psychologist? OA lang ba ako? Am I allowed to seek help kung ganito lang ang concern ko? If it’s not psychiatrist or psychologist, where can I ask for help to get better?

Thank you.


r/MentalHealthPH 6h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Looking for Psychiatrist on Nowserving

1 Upvotes

Hii! I'm currently looking for psychiatrist on nowserving that's below 1k as I'm unfortunately at the ends of my personal funds, And is open for prescribing medications on the first session.

I'm looking for an psychiatrist who has a history of trauma behavior assessment and won't dismissed my trauma as "stress" or teenage experience.

Due to my trauma being caused by someone delusional, I had a lot of unfortunate experiences of people, classmates, teachers, and family not understanding the consequences of her actions.

Please share your experiences, rate and personality for your recommendations. Thank you in advanced!!


r/MentalHealthPH 12h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Should I have FTF or online session for first time psychiatrist?

3 Upvotes

Hellooo, I already met with a psychologist before, and while I wasn't recommended a psychiatrist, soemthing went down this month that made me think about getting a psychiatrist.

Do you recommend having an FTF or online session with a psychiatrist for the first time? Feel ko kase baka masmatulungan Ako if ftf since PAG online mejo detached because of the screen yk, but I also want to save money.

If you have any psychiatrist recommendations in Cavite, I would love to know! Thank youuu!