Concern for the mental health of Filipino youth is growing as data reveals an alarming rise in suicide attempts and incidents. The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that in the 2021 to 2022 academic year, 404 public school students died by suicide, with 2,147 attempts. Since 2013, three percent of Filipino youths tried to end their lives.
Concern for the mental health of Filipino youth is growing as data reveals an alarming rise in suicide attempts and incidents. The Department of Education reported that in the 2021 to 2022 academic year, 404 public school students died by suicide, with 2,147 attempts. Since 2013, three percent of Filipino youths tried to end their lives. By 2021, that number rose to 7.5 percent, or nearly 1.5 million. Globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds .
Piloted in various schools nationwide, the toolkit addresses gaps due to the limited number of mental health professionals and disruptions in service delivery.Marie Joan Urieta, Program and Strategic Support Director at Unilab Foundation explained that the toolkit focuses on early detection, timely intervention, and a comprehensive referral system.'We aim to close the loop with a strategic approach, including access to mental health professionals.
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