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SURVIVAL KIT: COPING IN THE TIME OF COVID

Iba talaga ang panahon ngayon ‘no? Because of the pandemic, even just being exposed to someone who might have COVID-19 requires us to self-quarantine or isolate to prevent the further spread of the virus.  For some of us, isolation may be difficult. “Bakit? Uuwi ka lang naman ah. Wala ka lang namang makitang iba. Sandali […]

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TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH – DALOG

A House of Representatives panel has adopted a resolution urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to integrate a mental health awareness course in the K to 12 basic education curriculum for all public and private secondary high schools.  The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture adopted House Resolution 422, which aims to facilitate the […]

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SUNSHINE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SECRETS OF FARMERS TO MENTAL HEALTH – PANGILINAN

To Filipinos adjusting to the various quarantine levels during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has revealed the secret of farmers to mental health: sunshine and physical activity. That was part of his response to a question during the webinar entitled “Moving Up: Youth Empowerment on Leadership and Personality Development,” led by the […]

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AMEND MENTAL HEALTH LAW – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara is seeking to amend Republic Act 11036 or the Mental Health Act to allow qualified individuals to immediately receive compensation and other applicable financial assistance under the law. Angara said the ongoing crisis brought by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has turned mental health into a critical issue for many people […]

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CHILD, TEEN DEPRESSION LINKED TO SOCIAL MEDIA USE– GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to make responsible social media use a key component in mental health programs for schools, noting that increased smartphone and social media use has been linked to depression and anxiety among children and adolescents. In a news report, Dr. Cornelio Banaag, Jr. of the Medical […]

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PASS TEACHER PROTECTION BILL TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS – ANGARA

Expressing alarm over the reported suicide of teachers allegedly due to heavy workload, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the passage of the Teacher Protection Bill that aims to promote and improve the working conditions of public school teachers. “Lubos po nating ikinalulungkot at ikinababahala ang napabalitang kaso ng suicide ng dalawang guro kamakailan lamang […]

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Motivational Tattoos and Mental Health

People have different reasons for getting inked. For some, tattoos serve as pick-me-ups that help them face their everyday challenges. Having something visually appealing and comforting allows one to brave up and move forward at life. Permanent tattoos are painful and costly, but with the invention of temporary tattoos, anyone can get inked with meaningful and […]