The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the law expanding mental health programs in schools and creating school counselor positions on Monday, Dec. 9.
Merlina Hernando-MalipotThe Department of Education welcomed the law expanding mental health programs in schools and creating school counselor positions on Monday, Dec. 9.“This is a vital step forward in ensuring our learners are not only academically equipped but also mentally healthy,” DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said in a statement.
President Marcos has signed the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act, a groundbreaking measure designed to enhance mental health initiatives in schools and establish additional plantilla positions for school counselors. This initiative aims to raise mental health awareness, address mental health issues, and strengthen suicide prevention efforts within schools.These services will include the screening, evaluation, and monitoring of students' mental health, as well as providing mental health first aid, crisis response, and referral systems.
By transforming and renaming existing guidance and counseling offices, these Care Centers will serve as hubs for mental health services, ensuring that students have access to personalized support systems.
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