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    Draft Ordinance Adolescent Mental Health

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    This draft ordinance requests that all public and private educational institutions in La Union Province conduct monthly psycho-social evaluations and assessments of students to address growing mental health issues among youth. It aims to promote mental well-being in schools by integrating strategies like adolescent health programs. The ordinance is legally grounded in the Philippine Constitution's protection of health rights and the Mental Health Act requiring mental health promotion in education. If passed, it would take effect according to law and override any conflicting local policies.

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    Draft Ordinance Adolescent Mental Health

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    This draft ordinance requests that all public and private educational institutions in La Union Province conduct monthly psycho-social evaluations and assessments of students to address growing mental health issues among youth. It aims to promote mental well-being in schools by integrating strategies like adolescent health programs. The ordinance is legally grounded in the Philippine Constitution's protection of health rights and the Mental Health Act requiring mental health promotion in education. If passed, it would take effect according to law and override any conflicting local policies.

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    This draft ordinance requests that all public and private educational institutions in La Union Province conduct monthly psycho-social evaluations and assessments of students to address growing mental health issues among youth. It aims to promote mental well-being in schools by integrating strategies like adolescent health programs. The ordinance is legally grounded in the Philippine Constitution's protection of health rights and the Mental Health Act requiring mental health promotion in education. If passed, it would take effect according to law and override any conflicting local policies.

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    Draft Ordinance Adolescent Mental Health

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    DRAFT ORDINANCE NO.

    ____-2020

    AN ACT RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE


    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF
    THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO CONDUCT MONTHLY PSYCHOSOCIAL
    EVALUATION AND ASSESMENT TO STUDENTS AND TO FACILITATE
    ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.

    Author: Hon. Gary N. Pinzon

    EXPLANATORY NOTE

    Mental health care is among the prevalent problem among the youth nowadays. It poses a
    serious threat considering the fact that majority of the people suffering from mental health issues
    often leads to anxiety, loss of productivity and depression. Depression is of the most prevalent
    effects caused by mental health issues or problems which the young adults experience.
    According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 80% of the total population of young adults
    suffer from depression, which is very alarming because majority of the people suffering from
    depression leads to suicide.

    Generally , young adults spend most of their time in Schools, Colleges and Universities,
    therefore, educational institutions play a vital role in the development of their mental health. In
    hindsight, educational institutions must not only focus on academic and scholarly progress of
    students but also their emotional and mental health. Through a systematic approach, Educational
    institutions may foster the growth and development of students that may address the problem on
    growing mental health problems among the youth.

    The legal basis for the implementation of this legislative measure is Article II, Section
    15 declares that “The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill
    health consciousness among them. Also, Republic Act 11036 or the Mental Health Act of 2017
    specifically Section 3 (f) “Integrate strategies promoting mental health in educational
    institutions, the workplace, and in communities”. Moreover, Section 16. General Welfare Clause
    of the Local Government Code of 1991 which expressly states that “Every local government unit
    shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as
    powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those
    which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial
    jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the
    preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the
    people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-
    reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic
    prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and
    order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants”.

    Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalalwigan in session duly assembled:

    SECTION 1. TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as AN ACT RESPECTFULLY


    REQUESTING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN
    THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO CONDUCT
    MONTHLY PSYCHO-SOCIAL EVALUATION AND ASSESMENT TO STUDENTS AND
    TO FACILITATE ADOLESCENT HEALTH PROGRAMS.
    SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby the declared policy of the
    Provincial Government of La Union to promote and protect the health and well-being of the
    people of the Province of La Union.

    SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision of this ordinance is declared


    unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

    SECTION 4. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any ordinance, rule and regulation which are
    inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby deemed amended, modified or repealed accordingly.

    SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This ordinance shall take effect in accordance


    with law.

    Respectfully submitted:

    HON. GARY N. PINZON


    Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member

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