Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Thursday, September 14 welcomed the Senate’s approval of the bill that would provide a lifeline for the Filipino youth suffering from mental health challenges. Go is referring to Senate Bill No. 2200, or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill institutionalizing a school-based mental health program. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, author and sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2200 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act, welcomed the development saying it is a...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution urging the Senate to conduct a review of the country’s Mental Health Act or Republic Act No. 11036. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) Gatchalian said a Senate inquiry into the law’s...
By ALEX AMANSEC SOMEONE TO LEAN ON An important reminder to anyone that you are not alone (Cottonbro Studio) I was alone in my room past midnight on Tuesday, June 27, when I called the Philippine National Center for Mental Health. In other words—no longer hiding it under any professional...
Recognizing the importance of providing socio-emotional support for learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted its directions and initiatives to help make learners more resilient and understand their mental health needs. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Strengthening learner...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) Members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ought to be equipped with mental health training, AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes said in a statement Sunday, June 4. According to Reyes, this would ensure that the cops have the skills and...
To provide essential needs, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed hygiene kits to elderly inpatients of the Female Aged Care and Wellness Unit of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Secretary General Gwen Pang and PRC Board of Governors Vice...
In its bid to further improve its health and social service initiatives, the San Juan City local government launched a two-day psychological first aid training for its public officers and officials to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills in responding to clients suffering from...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, May 18 called on the government to proactively address the ongoing mental health pandemic in the country by putting in place intervention programs for vulnerable sectors. Gatchalian reiterated his call as the country celebrates Mental Health Action Day as...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is asking government to step up efforts to address what he calls a "pandemic of mental health" among Filipinos. In a ststement, Gatchalian pointed out how the Covid-19 pandemic aggravated Filipinos’ vulnerability to mental health problems. In 2019, the National Center...
Mental health services should also be one of the medical services that must be offered in the proposed specialty centers to be established within Department of Health (DOH) hospitals nationwide. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, advocated for...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government is stepping up assistance to people dealing with mental issues. The City Social Welfare and Development Office is currently hiring people who can help the Psychosocial Division with its mental helpline, said Ivy Guantero, head of the City Information...
