Not Just Stressed: Filipinos Are Carrying the Weight of Everything at Once
Team Pcheng
Last updated: June 15, 2026
The AXA Mind Health Report reveals a global decline in mental well-being, with a significant portion of the population struggling. The report highlights the increasing reliance on AI for mental health support and the crucial role of companies in providing assistance.
- The latest AXA Mind Health Report, conducted with IPSOS, indicates a worsening psychological state globally, with 10 out of 16 countries reporting their lowest mental health scores since 2021. Forty-six percent of individuals surveyed are experiencing significant struggles.
- In the Philippines, while there's a slight improvement in those classified as "struggling," 31% remain in a "languishing state," attributed to financial instability and social unrest.
- Filipino youth, spending an average of 7.5 hours daily on screens, report loneliness and sadness, with 72% experiencing these feelings and 98% stating screens negatively impact their lives, leading to sleep disruption and emotional overstimulation.
- Consequently, 29% of Filipinos regularly use AI for mental health management, exceeding the global average of 21%. However, a third expressed unease with AI guidance, and 25% reported encountering harmful AI recommendations.
- A primary barrier to mental health support in the Philippines is the cost of services, contrasting with global trends where lack of awareness is more prevalent.
- AXA Philippines is expanding access to mind health solutions, including self-check tools and health plans with free mental health consultations, to address affordability and accessibility issues.
- The report emphasizes the need for accessible early support and community-driven mental well-being, acknowledging that Filipinos are managing multiple overlapping pressures.
