{"id":69065,"date":"2026-01-27T20:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=69065"},"modified":"2026-01-27T20:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:04:24","slug":"axa-study-most-filipinos-know-mental-health-matters-but-few-know-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/axa-study-most-filipinos-know-mental-health-matters-but-few-know-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"AXA Study: Most Filipinos Know Mental Health Matters – But Few Know What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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AXA’s 2025 Mind Health Study shows that while Filipinos are highly aware of mental health issues, many still don’t know how to respond when they or others face mental health challenges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As the new year begins, many are setting intentions for better health, balance, and well-being. Mental health is increasingly part of that conversation. Yet while Filipinos are more aware than ever about mental health, they are unsure about the actions to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This insight reflects one of the key findings of the latest AXA Mind Health Study, which shows that the Philippines ranks among the highest globally when it comes to mental health awareness, with 65% of Filipinos stating they are aware of mental health issues. However, the study also reveals a concerning gap: only about a third of those surveyed stated knowing what to actually do when faced with mental health challenges, whether for themselves or others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paula Ferrer Cheng, Head of Research and Development at Mind You, AXA Philippines\u2019 partner in mental health, states that it is not enough to know what anxiety looks like, people need to know what to do. \u201cAwareness without action leaves people stuck, and in some cases, vulnerable to worsening conditions. That\u2019s why education must go hand-in-hand with any awareness effort. We need to ensure that Filipinos not only recognize mental health issues but also know how to respond. Without that, we risk letting early warning signs escalate into long-term distress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Cheng, this disconnect between awareness and action poses real risks. Without clear knowledge on how to respond to prevailing mental conditions, the health issues may go unnoticed and result in long-term emotional and economic tolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AXA study found that individuals who are well-informed about mental health — those who know the signs, available support, and how to respond — are significantly more likely to report positive mental well-being and experience better outcomes than those who do not consider themselves well-informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAwareness is an important first step, but real progress happens when people know they can take action with the right support,\u201d said Ayman Kandil, CEO of AXA Philippines. \u201cGuided by our purpose to act for human progress, AXA stands as a partner to Filipinos\u2014helping them know they can take meaningful steps toward better mind health through access to practical, reliable resources and solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AXA launches the Mind Health Self-Check tool to help Filipinos assess their mental state and access practical self-care resources for better mental health management.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A New Tool for Mental Health Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AXA has committed to helping address this gap through various initiatives, which include the launch of the free and anonymous Mind Health Self-Check tool<\/a>, an innovative digital tool designed to give individuals a clear, accessible overview of their emotional wellbeing. With a clear understanding of their emotional wellbeing, individuals can better manage their mental state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AXA Mind Health Self-Check evaluates three critical areas of a person\u2019s life: Current State of Mind, Skills and Beliefs, and Lifestyle. By answering a set of detailed questions, users receive a single Mind Health Index score, developed using AXA\u2019s proprietary methodology, that ranges from 0 to 100. This score falls under one of four distinct categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n