Man with paranoid schizophrenia finishes stay in psychiatric ward thanks to GMA Kapuso Foundation

Three months after receiving medical help through GMA Kapuso Foundation, a 29-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia has finally completed his three-month stay in a psychiatric ward.

According to "24 Oras," Wednesday, Jun, not his real name, was first diagnosed with the condition in 2014.

But because of poverty, his parents couldn't afford his treatment. His behavior eventually worsened, making his family lock him up inside a room.

"Hindi makatulog. Nagdadabog. Pati 'yung pader, ginaganon niya hanggang masaktan 'yung kamay niya," his mother said.

GMA Kapuso Foundation had him checked up, and he was admitted to a hospital to monitor his condition and be given proper medication.

Three months later, Jun was discharged from the hospital and can now move freely inside their house.

"Ngayon, puwede na siyang maligo ng sarili niya. Noon wala, ako lang, tinatali ko bago ko paliguan. Dati, nakakulong lang, ngayon sumasama na sa garden," his father said.

"Nag-improve naman po 'yung pagtulog niya. Pati 'yung appetite niya, OK na rin. Nakiki-interact na rin siya sa family compared to before na nakakulong siya. Although meron pa rin siyang natitira pa rin siyang symptoms, at least behaviorally, manageable na po," Dr. Brandon Capuyan said.

"Chronic treatment na ito. So kailangan ituloy-tuloy natin 'yung mga gamot niya," he said.

According to the Department of Health, Filipinos facing mental health issues have increased even more, reaching 3.6 million at the height of the pandemic.

For those who are interested to help, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.