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Two years after the passage of a landmark law aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of guidance counselors, the Civil Service Commission has approved the qualification standards for 10,000 new school mental health positions.

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Nitong nakaraang Lunes, nagbalik-eskuwela ang humigit-kumulang 28 milyong mga mag-aaral sa bansa.

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A shadowy figure of a man darts behind him. Footsteps pound closer as his heart skips a beat. Then a loud — bang!

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Only about a third of those surveyed stated knowing what to actually do when faced with mental health challenges, whether for themselves or others.

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The research project is one of many trying to find solutions to mental health challenges in Japan.

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The upgrade comes as schools continue to face a shortage of licensed guidance counselors.

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The actress shared about her time away from the limelight, underscoring her need for mental health break.

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One in five Filipino priests experience psychological distress, says Advincula.

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Kung ang pakiramdam mo ay kinamumuhian ng lahat, matulog ka: Hindi literal na solusyon ang pagtulog sa problema, kundi isang paalala na minsan, ang nararamdaman natin ay epekto lang ng pagod, stress, o kakulangan sa pahinga.

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Kung nakakaramdam ka ng galit sa lahat ng tao, kumain ka.

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Two years after the passage of a landmark law aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of guidance counselors, the Civil Service Commission has approved the qualification standards for 10,000 new school mental health positions.

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Nitong nakaraang Lunes, nagbalik-eskuwela ang humigit-kumulang 28 milyong mga mag-aaral sa bansa.

[DatePublished] => 2026-06-12 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136664 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808972 [AuthorName] => Sen. Win Gatchalian [SectionName] => PSN Opinyon [SectionUrl] => opinyon [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2533258 [Title] => A long and costly road: Pinoy PTSD patients pulling through precarious path [Summary] =>

A shadowy figure of a man darts behind him. Footsteps pound closer as his heart skips a beat. Then a loud — bang!

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Only about a third of those surveyed stated knowing what to actually do when faced with mental health challenges, whether for themselves or others.

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The upgrade comes as schools continue to face a shortage of licensed guidance counselors.

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The actress shared about her time away from the limelight, underscoring her need for mental health break.

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One in five Filipino priests experience psychological distress, says Advincula.

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Kung nakakaramdam ka ng galit sa lahat ng tao, kumain ka.

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