City’s mental health board actively responding to students in need - Gaane

“The city’s Mental Health Board is actively assisting students with mental health concerns”.

This was stressed by Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane during the regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, in reaction to the report of Councilor Imee Rose P. Moreno about the recent incident of student threats that alarmed the community.

Councilor Gaane said that the Mental Health Board is working closely with schools through the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) to make sure students get timely support.

He outlined the city’s approach where some students need medical care from medical professionals, while others benefit most from psychological and psychosocial interventions, including counseling, therapy, and school-based support programs.

The councilor added that the psychosocial division of the CSWD has been responding to students and families, provided hotline numbers to specialized services when needed.

While acknowledging the city’s efforts in addressing mental health, Councilor Gaane also commended Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez for his initiative to establish a barangay mental health desk that will bring services closer to communities and make early intervention more accessible.

With this, he emphasized that the city government is doing its best to help people who need assistance, especially regarding mental health. (JBD/SP)