Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the passage of Senate Bill No. 379 for more holistic mental health programs in public schools
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges for the swift passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 379 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act filed by Senator Gatchalian in the 19th Congress. In view of the Department of Education (DepEd) report detailing the state of mental health, guidance counseling, and suicide cases […]