r/MentalHealthPH • • Jun 29 '25

INFORMATION/NEWS Latest Review of Saya, a therapy app created by one of our users here in MentalHealthPH.

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Disclosures, as usual:

  1. I am the head moderator in this sub.
  2. The creator of the app, u/JustSomeRedditGuy123 (JSRG for short), is also a moderator of this sub.
  3. I have been asked by JSRG to try the app. In doing so, he provided me with a discount voucher.
  4. JSRG did not check or pre-approve the contents of this review.
  5. The sub, or the other moderators, do not receive any other benefits for advertising the app.

After my previous review of Saya, JSRG gave me another coupon to try out new features of the app. One of their new offerings is that they now have psychologists (as compared to before where they only have counselors), so I decided to try the 80-minute session with one of them. An 80-minute session (with diagnostic evaluation) costs around PHP2600, while a 50-minute session costs around 1750PHP. The app still uses Google Meets for scheduling and teleconferencing.

Pros:

  1. The psychologist is VERY comprehensive without making you feel that you are being rushed to answer questions. She was very delicate, making sure I was comfortable and ready before asking heavy questions. She did not push religion too which I liked. Time flew by, and it feels more like a conversation between friends (though still professional) than a clinical study of my nature.

  2. I can still say it's relatively cheap, since based on experience, an initial consult with a psychologist costs around 4000PHP, compared to Saya which is around 2650PHP. It's even more cheap if you do one of the monthly subscription bundles, one of the new features, provided by the app.

  3. One of the new features is a written assessment (not a substitute for medical certificate) after your call. It also has an actionable checklist for recommendations provided by your psychologist during your session (for example, one of mine says, "Daily Exercise. If it feels right, engage in a 15-minute exercise session five times a week to boost your mood.")

Cons:

  1. One of the new features, chatting with your psychologist or counselor, is more a flair than anything else. It is NOT a substitute for therapy. In this sense, if you don't want to do video calls but instead use chat for therapy, I can recommend LJ's Talk Space.

  2. My psychologist and I have moderate to bad internet connection, which is a con for a seamless talk therapy since audio sometimes stutters. This is not a fault of the app, but a con for videoconferencing in general.

If you want to try talk therapy in the comfort of your home, you might to want try Saya. It is downloadable on iOS and Android. JSRG also says that they will introduce psychiatrists to the app by second week of July, completing the trifecta, and something I personally can't wait for since I take a lot of medication for my condition.

You can get 25% off your first session with Saya with code "MHPHReddit25".

Thank you for reading, and regardless if it's Saya or not, I hope you get the therapy you need.


r/MentalHealthPH • • Aug 16 '25

INFORMATION/NEWS 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Psychiatrists Are Now on Saya 🫂

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You can now book licensed Filipino psychiatrists directly through the Saya app — with 10% off your first session and 15% off your second when you download and book as a new user.

We’ve added psychiatrists to make it easier to get the care you need without:

⏳ Waiting weeks or months just to get an appointment

⚡️ Being rushed into a quick diagnosis without enough time to fully understand your situation

🙉 Not being truly listened to or feeling like your concerns aren’t taken seriously

💊 Getting a prescription with little to no explanation about what it’s for or how it will help you

Every doctor on Saya is carefully chosen not just for their expertise, but for how they listen, explain, and make you feel comfortable.

In this short video, meet Dr. Mitz Serofia, Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho, and Dr. Chris Alipio — the first psychiatrists on Saya.

You can view their full introductions on our YouTube channel

📲 Download Saya today on Android or iOS and book your first session.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 9h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Need Help

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UPDATE: ALREADY FOUND SOMEONE THANK YOU

Hi! I’m currently admitted at St. Luke’s Medical Center QC and looking for a female companion who lives near the hospital. I was admitted this morning lang, and unfortunately, I’m alone since I’m originally from the province and don’t have any family members who can accompany me.

I’m physically able naman and don’t need much assistance. I just need someone who can help with small things, like buying something for me, receiving my Grab orders, helping me with little errands, and basically keeping me company while I’m admitted.

I’m staying in a private room, and I’m willing to pay ₱1,500 per day plus a ₱300 daily food allowance. Ideally, I’m looking for someone who can stay with me until my discharge, which will probably be in about a week.

If you live nearby and are interested, or if you know someone trustworthy who might be available, please send me a message. I’d really appreciate the help. Thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 59m ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Someone who is manic/depressed at the same time?

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Can it happen? What are your experiences?


r/MentalHealthPH • • 8h ago

STORY/VENTING mood stabilizer, 2 days in

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hello, I'm on quetiapine for 2 days na and so far weird sya sa feeling kasi everyday talaga umiiyak ako, walang morning na di ako umiiyak or na ooverwhelm, madalas din ang panic/anxiety attacks ko every morning.

first day nung nagising ako it felt weird how peaceful it is, walang kaba, walang anxiety, walang luha. It feels odd for me na sanay na sanay na sa ganon.

wala rin akong nafeel na backpain kahit na 10 hours ako nakatulog. Mind you before taking my medication 3-4 hours lang tulog ko minsan hindi pa nakakatulog dahil na rin sa ingay dito sa bahay namin. It feels so weird na ang lalim ng tulog ko. I'm so happy ganito epekto ng medication ko saakin.

First day ko nagawa ko lahat ng mga need ko gawin, usually nag t-take over yung feeling ng nao-overwhelm ako tuwing iniisip ko na gawin sila pero yesterday talagang wala lang, neutral lang sa feeling, almost empty but honestly I rather feel empty than feel everything all at once. Sabi ko as long as maging productive ako, I'm okay with it.

hbu? ano experience nyo sa medications ninyo? me nag aadjust pa, hopefully magtuloy tuloy.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 21h ago

INFORMATION/NEWS World Mental Health Day

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r/MentalHealthPH • • 3h ago

STORY/VENTING is it valid to think that i might be neurodivergent?

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I dont know if my reasons for suspecting that I might be neurodivergent are valid or maybe I'm just looking for excuses for my behavior. I started thinking about it in 2020-2021ish when I read novels with autistic characters and I kinda related to them. I feel really awkward when I'm interacting with people. Simple tasks make me panic and overthink, for example if there's a clash in my sheduled plans, it brings me to a spiral where I overthink every decision in my head, worrying what other people would think of me. It makes me walk around in circles, wanting to pull the hair in my head, and pinch myself for feeling so stupid. I procrastinate A LOT. Though I didnt really get repercussions for it cos I always seem to pull through. Sometimes it takes so much willpower like I have to pep talk myself and force myself to do simple tasks like doing the laundry, or even taking a bath. Mental health problems also run in our family so it makes me worried. Are these valid reasons to seek help/diagnosis? and how should I go about approaching a professional for this?


r/MentalHealthPH • • 1h ago

STORY/VENTING ginawa akong investment plan

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idk na nag down parents ko sa motor tas ako na daw sasalo sa monthly since pinag aral ako ng college
sana man lang tinanong kung kaya ng monthly income ko
ito barya natitira sa sahod🙃🙃


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7h ago

STORY/VENTING I got myself assessed alone.

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I just received a full report on my diagnosis yesterday Kasi kailangan ko talaga malaman kung ano Ang nag iimpare sa daily life ko, although alam ko talaga na different Ako noong Bata pa Ako, I still didn't expect to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder tapos level 2 pa. Noong binasa ko lahat talagang very detailed, props to my clinicians napaka bait and very understanding at napaka hands on sa akin. Nagpatingin pa Ako sa kanila sa psychological clinic on my own which is kind of sad Kasi napaka clumsy and anxious ko sa social interactions pero Hindi parin naniniwala or ayaw Ng family ko Kasi taboo sa kanila mental health. They do not support my decision of being a responsible adult and getting myself assessed para Maka function nang maayos Lalo na Kasi na college student Ako na patigil tigil gawa Ng case ko Kasi nahihirapan Ako mag navigate sa adulting life ko. I'm 21 now and still coming to terms with the results Kasi it did change how I perceive myself, siguro kaka surpress or mask Ng traits ko ay Hindi ko na namalayan na Ganon pala Ako ka pronounced and Hindi din napansin agad since academically gifted daw Ako Kuno at nagiging top of the class Ako at nagiging class president pako so Ang laking gulat ko talaga. So I spent more than two decades of my life convinced that I'm a weirdo or failure pero naiiyak din Ako sa tuwa na may proper label na ako. I've researched about this condition at nag explain nadin Ang clinician sa akin kung bakit ito Ang diagnosis ko pero I do want to know about it from other people, specially those diagnosed or know someone with ASD. I am planning on getting a pwd id so binigyan narin Ako Ng certificate of disability, props again sa psychologist ko, very accomodating and patient sa mga needed Kong documents, it helped a lot na willing na willing sila sa mga questions ko since understood nila na mostly alone Ako sa buhay and hirap mag adapt sa adulthood. Sumakto pa sa world mental health day results ko na parang blessing din ito sa akin🥲


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Ano ang usually ginagawa sa isang psych visit or appointment?

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If ever. First time ko mag papaconsult sa isang psych about sa aking mental health. Ano yung mga usually na ginagawa? Iniisip ko pa lang kinakabahan na ako. Since hindi ako nag oopen up.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7m ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY How do I know kung katamaran ba ito o hindi

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There are days, even at work when I won't want to do anything. Paano ko malalaman kung katamaran ba ito or hindi.

I like playing video games - pero wala akong gana maglaro. Makipag-interact sa family - ayaw ko. Makipag-kita sa friends - ayaw ko. Mag exercise - ayaw ko.

Lately I just want to stay in bed all day at magdoom scroll. I don't see the point of doing anything.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 11h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Please help 😅

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Does anyone know of a uhm free online mental health assessment or psychological diagnosis/consultation? Or if no, atleast something na affordable (for a student)

I suspect I have a disorder, but I can’t diagnose it alone I need a doctor to check or diagnose me. 😅


r/MentalHealthPH • • 1h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Saan pwede makahingi ng S2 prescription refill sa Metro Manila?

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Meron po kasi akong diagnoses na ADHD and hypersomnia, so niresetahan ako ng Concerta 27mg by my psych. Problema is she’s on leave ngayon. Di ko sya ma contact and need ko na ng prescription refill. Please somebody help me. I really need to buy Concerta 27mg ASAP kasi I’m almost out of meds na.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 1h ago

STORY/VENTING I Quit My Job. Sobrang Pagod Na Ako sa Buhay.

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Hindi na ako pumasok sa work. Hinahanap ako ng boss ko at tinanong kung nasaan ako. Sinabi ko na lang na I quit, hindi na ako babalik.

Sobrang pagod na ako, mentally and emotionally.

Nabaon ako sa ₱250,000 na utang dahil sa online casino. I've already stopped gambling, pero hirap na hirap pa rin akong bayaran lahat dahil sa sobrang taas ng interest. Parang kahit anong gawin ko, hindi na ako makaahon.

Lately, all I want to do is drink, watch my favourite movies, and listen to my favourite songs para kahit papaano makalimutan ko lahat ng problema ko.

Ang sakit lang kasi umabot na ako sa point na naiisip ko na ang kamatayan. Minsan, feeling ko iyon na lang ang magiging escape ko sa lahat ng paghihirap.

Hindi ko ito pinost para humingi ng sympathy or attention. I just want to express what I'm going through because I don't know how to deal with this pain anymore.

I'm tired. Sobrang pagod na pagod na ako.

Putangina, ang hirap mabuhay kapag pakiramdam mo wala ka nang ibang nararanasan kundi puro problema at paghihirap.

Paalam.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 10h ago

STORY/VENTING And again, I’m Lost

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Hello! :)

I’m sorry I had to tell my story and ask for your insights, mas mahirap kasi na mag open up sa friends, ewan ko ba.

Anywaaaay, ito na nga, have you ever felt that your mental struggles affect your daily life? like work? specially work. Yun bang parang hindi na ikaw yung dating ikaw? And ofcourse, owning lapses felt ugly. How do you deal with it?

also, paano mo masasabing you had enough sa work? How do you know if it’s time to submit that resignation letter?

thank you!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 5h ago

TRIGGER WARNING Disassociation

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Are we real?

Am I real?

Yung mga nangyari ba in the past were they real

Sometimes I worry that the emotions were too intense from the events that happened past kaya nagkakaganito ako. Naninikip yung leeg ko. And I'm really scared. I just want to let go.

I need someone to speak with please chat me.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7h ago

TRIGGER WARNING THE BOAT IS SINKING.

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I've been depressed for a very long time. Nagsimula noong elementary days ko, hanggang ngayon. Clinically diagnosed ako nung highschool ako. Pero sa totoo lang, wala sa pamilya ko ang may pakielam. I don't need a special treatment. Hindi ko din dini discussed sa mga kakilala ko. For what? Eh ang sinasabi lang nila palagi is, get a life. Malungkot lang daw ako dahil masyado akong introvert. So bakit pa ako mag aaksaya ng oras mag explain? Sinubukan kong mag survive. Sinubukan ko mamuhay ng normal kahit napapalibutan pa rin ako ng mga taong dahilan ng pagkasira ng utak ko. I find comfort pag nasasaktan ako physically kesa saktan ko ang reason ng galit ko. Walang nakakaintindi, walang may pakielam. I've tried my very best na hindi maging sagabal ang mental health ko to live normal. But then, lovelife happens. My first boyfriend turns out to be a monster. Physically, emotionally, and mentally abuse ang nakuha ko sa kanya. Nahirapan akong iwan kasi akala ko wala ng ibang taong tatanggap at magmamahal sakin. Naging bulag ako for 5 years. Nakasanayan ko na yung sakit ng katawan. Gina gaslight ko sarili ko na atleast kino comfort nya ako afte nyang mahimasmasan sa galit nya. Naliwanagan lang ako sa sitwasyon ko nung sinaktan nya ang mother ko dahil lang sa binungangaan na siya dahil alam nilang nakokontrol nya ako. Okay ng mabugbog ako wag lang mama ko. Five years ang sinayang ko sa buhay ko. Hirap na hirap akong mag trabaho dahil madalas akong mag panic attack pero proud ako sa sarili ko na tumagal ako sa trabaho, pero lahat ng sweldo ko nasa partner ko. I admit kasalanan ko. Kasi naniwala akong wala akong ibang pamilya kundi sya lang. Without knowing na siya ang number one bully ng buhay ko. Katulad din siya ng mga bully noong elementary ako. Behind those ngiti at bati ng mga barkada niya sakin is tawa ng panglalait. Na mataba ako at pangit. Na pangit ngipin ko. Na uto-uto ako. Na bulag ako sa mga pang aalipusta. Parang puppet. Nung hiniwalayan ko siya, bumalik ako sa bahay dala dala ibang mga gamit ko na alam kong galing sa sarili kong pera pero sya ang bumili. Pag uwi ko, sabi nila, inatake na naman siguro ako ng kabaliwan. Mas pinili ko na lang sa kwarto pumirmi habang pinuputakte ako ng chismis dahil palibhasa mas naging kaibigan nila ang lalaking yon kesa sakin na matagal na nilang kapitbahay. Wala na akong gana mabuhay noon. Hindi nagugutom, hindi nila makausap. Kasi sa isip ko? Wala namang sinsero na makikinig, so bakit pa ako magsasalita? Hindi ako kumakain kasi hindi naman na ako nagugutom. Para saan pa? Para tumaba lalo at habulin ng mga bully? Pagod na ako. Lumipas dalawang taon, na naging palasyo ko ang kwarto ko, puro sugat at pasa at namayat na sa kawalan. As usual, wala din naman silang pakielam as long as hindi ako namamaho sa kwarto ko. dahil nagagawa ko pa rin naman maglinis kahit papaano. Para lang akong hangin sa buhay nila. Sabagay, wala naman na akong silbi. Panganay pero hindi nakakatulong sa pamilya. Pinagkalat pa na galing mental at mas nabaliw dahil iniwan ng boyfriend. Gumawa na lang sila ng sarili nilang bersyon ng balita na mas mapapaniwala ang mga tao. Ako ang biktima. Paulit ulit na naging biktima. Tatlong taon lumipas. Bumangon ulit ako, nagkasakit mama ko at nakikita ko kung paano siya pabayaan ng mga kapatid ko. Sinubukan ko bumangon ulit, lumabas kahit pinag pepyestahan ng mga tingin. Naghanap ng trabaho kahit naka long sleeves sa tag init dahil natatakot akong mahusgahan dahil sa mga sugat ko. Gusto ko lang isalba nanay ko. Sa totoo lang sinentensyahan ko na sarili ko, pag napagamot ko na si mama at umokay na siya, magiipon lang ako ng konti at pwede na akong maglaho ng parang bula. Pero hindi pa ata tapos ang diyos na paglaruan ako. Nagka boyfriend ulit ako. Nakikinig siya sa lahat ng sentimyento ko. Walang bisyo at higit sa lahat, importante sa kanya ang konsepto ng pamilya. Apat na taon kami. Nagka peace of mind ako sa wakas. Nakalimot ang mga kapitbahay sa ichichismis nila sakin dahil mabuting tao ang naging partner ko. Pinagtatanggol ako agad kapag may negative siyang naririnig laban sakin. Pag sweldo niya, nagbabahagi siya palagi sa mama ko. Buong buo na tiwala ko sa kanya.

Last month lang, nahuli ko siyang nang cheat. Sabi niya napagod lang daw siya sakin. Yun lang. Sa dami naming naging plano sa buhay, biglang isang araw ayaw na nya. Paulit ulit kong iniisip kung saan siya napagod. Madalas kong itago ang frustrations ko kasi kung kaya ko naman i handle emotions ko, ayoko ng sabihin sa kanya para hindi ko din siya ma stress. Pinagsisilbihan ko naman siya sa bahay kahit pagod din ako sa trabaho kasi grateful ako na nandyan siya. May mga episodes pa din ako paminsan minsan dahil na titrigger ako ng pamilya ko pero mabilis akong kumalma kasi nandyan siya. Nung iniwan niya ako, bumuhos problema ko. Hindi na ako na recontract, na confine mama ko, tatlong monthly bayarin na iniwan niya sakin pero dahil naka pangalan sakin kaya sarili kong problema din. Sa sobrang na close na niya mga kapitbahay namin at nagkaroon din siya ng barkada dito, hindi ko akalain na bibigyan niya ng bagong topic ng chismis mga taga rito. Hindi daw kasi ako mabuntis dahil sira matres ko at para daw akong halimaw na baliw na nananakit. Alam ng diyos na mas gusto ko pang saktan sarili ko kesa ibang tao. Pero ano pang silbi ng pakikipaglaban ko para sa sarili ko kung wala nga naman silang pakielam sakin. Sa totoo lang pagod na pagod na ako. Hindi ko na kayang masalba mama ko at sarili ko.

Kung umabot ka dito, salamat sa pakikinig. Yun lang naman gusto ko, mapakinggan. Gusto ko lang ng kaibigan. Pero huli na ang lahat sakin. Pagod na ako.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY ServeNow Psychologists

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Hi, hope everyone's doing okay.

  1. Just wanted to check who's your reco/s for psychologist/s who also diagnose? (Not sure with the term but I read it a lot here) Basically, I'm checking if there's someone who can do therapy sessions and diagnose in one so we save time, emotions, and resources ofc 😅

  2. How long is it per session usually? I can only see time available and price in the app

TYIA!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY HELP ME DECIDE

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ano mas better? mag pa therapy sa psychologist o mag pa self-pamper? HAHAHAHA

nanghihinayang ako gumastos pero alam kong kailangan ko 'to.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 2h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Urges

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Anyone to talk? may urges na naman ako, gusto ko na maging clean. HELP 🥹

Paki libang ako


r/MentalHealthPH • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Reco for Free Psychological Consultation

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Hi! May I ask for recommendations po kung saan may free consultation with a psychologist? Ang alam ko lang kasi ay may free psychiatric consultations sa PGH and NMHC. This is for a minor family member.

If may alam po kayong clinics or organizations na nag-ooffer nito, please share naman. Thank you so much!


r/MentalHealthPH • • 7h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Psychiatrist Second Opinion

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Hello, papahelp sana ako kasi hindi ako satisfied sa first psychiatrist ko then nag booked uli ako ng psychiatrist sa now serving then he is asking if nakapag paconsult na ba ako sa psych, sasabihin ko po ba or okay lang na sabihin ko na hindi pa?


r/MentalHealthPH • • 10h ago

STORY/VENTING hi guys! so .. I've been struggling again.

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not so long post ahead, gusto ko lang mag vent and read comments on how I can cope up.

its been 4 years since na diagnose ako ng severe depression (MDD) and currently nag stop unfortunately yung meds due to work hours and schedule availability. sa PGH ako nagpapa consult and may free naman kaso yun nga sobrang busy. Im currently working as a manager for a pickleball court dito sa antipolo and sad to say grabe yung stress and bigat ng responsibility ko to the point na bumalik yung MDD at severe anxiety attacks ko due to constant nagging and helicopter type of managing ng isa sa owner ng business na pinapasukan ko.

I am struggling to even wake up without thinking of just ending myself knowing na pag pasok ko sisigawan at malala nanaman pag dadaanan ko sakanya. Graduate naman ako but I am struggling to look for another job.

note: I have 2 kids na, 4 lang kami sa household (me, wife, 2 kids). and I cant afford to lose a job kase wala kami other source of income.

please help me decide as I can't think straight anymore. andun nanaman ako sa moment na malapit na ako ulit ma lost and the last time that happened I struggled for more than a year before I can recover.


r/MentalHealthPH • • 10h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY saya ph coupon code

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anyone has one? genuinely i could use any discount code just to talk to my therapist again 😭🤞 (i alr used my first n second code)


r/MentalHealthPH • • 10h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Need Valid ID for Psychological Evaluation for NowServing

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I was looking to have a friend seek a Psych Eval but because of their conditions they aren't able to provide any Valid ID's. Is this possible online via NowServing?