The government should give more attention to the mental health of Filipinos as the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an increase in cases of depression and suicide, San Jose Del Monte City Rep. Florida Robes said. | zacariansINQ
This is the reason, she pointed out, why she filed House Bill 9980 establishing the first mental health clinic in the country in San Jose Del Monte. The bill was approved on final reading by the House of Representatives on Sept. 28Robes said Congress should also prioritize other bills she has co-authored that aim to strengthen mental health services in schools, colleges, and universities.
“This is an issue that is close to my heart because I know many people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, helplessness at this very difficult time. I myself have experienced those feelings when COVID-19 came close to our home,” she added.
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