Angara lauds President Marcos’ signing of law expanding mental health programs in schools

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With a total of 254 suicide cases and 1,492 suicide attempts recorded by the Department of Education (DepEd) during the last school year,  Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny” Angara lauded President Ferdinand "Bongbong” R.Marcos Jr.following the signing of the law on Monday that Angara and create school counselor positions.

They will also be responsible for training personnel to deliver mental health services to learners.

Meanwhile, 93 cases of attempted suicide were recorded in elementary level , 1,078 from Junior High School, and 321 cases from Senior High School.

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Author / Journalist: Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

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Published On: 2024-12-09 @ 12:58:49 (2 weeks ago)

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