Frequently asked questions

Many programs can't point to the rigorous scientific evidence behind their techniques.

LakasLoob™ techniques work through processes in the brain and body that science has linked to specific mental health benefits.

Many programs focus on mental health awareness, which is an important first step. But awareness alone can't change how you feel.

Taking new actions can change how you feel. That's why LakasLoob™ goes beyond helping you become aware of mental health issues. We also provide you with practical techniques to feel better right now and over time.

We help you put these into practice, so they feel doable and become a natural part of your everyday life.

When a program isn't grounded in science, it can take many days to deliver, because there's a lot of guessing about what will actually help you.

LakasLoob™ takes three hours because it only uses science-backed techniques, minimizing trial and error on your part.

This allows you to focus on just the things you need right now, without wasting time on things that may be unhelpful.

We only use techniques with scientific evidence for at least one specific mental health benefit, such as improved mood, mindset, or mental functioning.

Aside from the scientific evidence in previous studies, we also pilot-tested the whole program with 20 factory workers, men and women aged 23–59.

Results were measured before and after the program over a four-week period.

Results were statistically significant. This means we have reasonable confidence that other people can experience similar benefits.

We chose only techniques with the lowest risk when delivered in a large group setting. Some psychological approaches, while helpful for certain people, can feel intrusive or carry risks for others. Such approaches are best delivered one-on-one or in small groups, which makes them costly and impractical on a large scale.

Because our aim is to benefit as many people as possible, we only include techniques that can be delivered safely with minimal supervision, requiring less monitoring and cost on the part of your organization.

Individuals can experience improvements in mood and mindset, immediately and over time.

Immediately: the day after the program, pilot participants experienced increased positive emotions in general and connection with others, and decreased negative emotions in general and anger.

Over time: use of LakasLoob™ techniques was linked with increased positive emotions in general, awe, calm, contentment, happiness, motivation, and purpose, and decreased anxiousness, body pain, fear, lutang, overthinking, and stress.

Teams can experience improvements in cooperation and a shared sense of purpose.

Teams can also experience less anger and stress in their working relationships.

LakasLoob™ can help organizations comply with the legal requirement to provide mental health information to their workforce, consistent with Republic Act 11036 (the Mental Health Act), DOLE Department Order 208-20, DOH Memorandum Circular 2019-0005, and DOH, DOLE, and CSC Joint Administrative Order 2023-0001.

However, LakasLoob™ goes beyond the bare minimum of providing only information, offering practical techniques that can help the members of your organization feel better immediately and over time.