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(Image courtesy of US Embassy in Manila) MANILA -In celebration of National Mental Health Week, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) launched Lusog-Isip the country's first mobile application for mental health and self-care. Lusog-Isip aims to expand access to culturally adapted, evidence-based tools and interventions on mental health. Developed by USAID and DOH in response to the growing need for mental healthcare during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the app was soft-launched Friday (Oct. 15) during the 4th Public Health Convention on Mental Health. It will be available for both Android and iOS devices through the Google Playstore and Apple App Store. "We hope that Lusog-Isip will provide access to self-help tools and materials for improving clients' mental health, and address substance use one of USAID's key priorities," said USAID Philippines Office of Health Direct

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