President Marcos has signed into law the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act which institutionalizes mental health and well-being programs in schools.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/9/marcos-signs-law-establishing-school-based-mental-health-services
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READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/9/marcos-signs-law-establishing-school-based-mental-health-services
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00:00Thank you, Mr. President.
00:21It ensures that our learners and school personnel are emotionally and mentally equipped to excel
00:27even in the face of these modern challenges.
00:31The need for this legislation is urgent and undeniable.
00:35Globally, mental health concerns are escalating.
00:38In the Philippines, the statistics are alarming.
00:42Seventeen percent of our young people have contemplated taking their lives, yet less
00:49than one percent sought professional help.
00:52This law aims to bridge that gap by embedding mental health services directly into our
00:58schools, our nation's first line of defense against mental health issues.
01:04Through this act, schools will become sanctuaries of learning and of well-being.
01:11Care centers staffed by trained professionals will provide counseling and stress management
01:16workshops, and implement programs to reduce stigma around mental health.
01:22Learning and non-teaching personnel will have access to resources that empower them
01:26to support students while safeguarding their own well-being.
01:31When our learners and school personnel are mentally healthy, academic performance improves,
01:38absenteeism decreases, and a culture of compassion and understanding flourishes.
01:44Beyond being a safeguard to our youth and school personnel, this law is also an investment
01:50in the intellectual, emotional, and social future and development of our nation.
01:55Let us not underestimate the economic and social costs of neglecting mental health.
02:01Globally, mental health challenges could cause 16 trillion in losses by 2030.
02:08Locally, the toll is evident in decreased academic outcomes, burnout, and turnover rates
02:15among students and school personnel.
02:18This act will help in reducing such losses, making our students more productive and ready
02:24to contribute to nation building.