Abstract
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) over 2,000 cases of suicide had been reported in the Philippines in 2000 to 2012. Suicide victims ranged from 15 to 29 years old. The number of cases is likely to be much higher because many people suffering from mental health illnesses are hesitant to seek help or due to some financial constraints. With a high percentage of children and adolescents affected by mental health problems, the researchers developed a support system to help them cope with it. It will never replace therapy, but it is recommended as a supplement to therapy. This application is intended for UE Caloocan college students suffering from mental health issues. It can be used anytime and anywhere, making it easier for students to use. Having an application like this can help encourage students to be more aware of their mental health condition and thereby improves the student’s performance academically. The application is a support system with different features like motivational quotes and videos, a friendly online community, a nature soundtrack, mindfulness feature, daily reminder, and a mood tracker to better understand one’s mental health status. Thus, it will help students to overcome mental health problems and to discover ways of handling it.
Keywords: Mental health, mobile application, android studio
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Dr. Sheila A. Abaya is a professor within the Department of Computer Studies and Systems at the College of Engineering, University of the East – Caloocan. Her academic achievements include a Doctorate in Information Technology from TIP-QC, a Master’s degree in Computer Science from DLSU-Taft, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UEMLA. Adding to her diverse academic background, she pursued 2-year legal studies at UE-MLA’s College of Law. Dr. Abaya’s scholarly influence extends across borders, with paper presentations at various venues in the Philippines, Poland, Hong Kong, China, and India, both in person and online. Her contributions also encompass published works in well-regarded international and local journals. Beyond her authorship, she actively contributes as a technical reviewer for multiple esteemed international journal publications, exemplifying her commitment to academic rigor and excellence.