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Verna life Hacks

stress management

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depression

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anxiety

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self-care

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"As a Guidance Designate, we frequently encounter students facing mental health issues related to academics, family matters, abuse, and depression, often leading to self-harm. To support those who can't attend formal school for personal reasons or as advised by doctors, we provide a Home-schooling program, emphasizing the right of every individual to access education despite their situations. We collaborate with institutions, school partners, and the division office, referring cases to private doctors when necessary. Parental involvement is crucial to some private sessions, and we also organize seminars, conferences, and online kumustahan to address mental health. Ever since I was assigned in the Guidance Office, my aim has been to remove the stigma that it's solely associated with punishment, instead emphasizing guidance, comfort, and a safe place for students."

-E.B.F.-

Contacts:

When the Doc is Out:

Doc Verna's Comrades hotlines:

Crisis Hotline: Offers 24/7, free, compassionate, and confidential support for everyone in the Philippines. The hotline numbers are 0917-899-USAP (8727) and 7-7-989-USAP (827)

local support groups:

In the Philippines, there are several hotlines available to provide support for individuals dealing with mental health issues.

Here are some of the key hotlines:

HOPELINE: Provides 24/7, free, compassionate, and confidential support for those experiencing a mental health crisis or anyone worried about a loved one's mental health. The hotline number is not specified, but it is available in the Philippines
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline: Offers 24/7, free, compassionate, and confidential support for everyone in the Philippines. The hotline numbers are 0917-899- (8727) and 7-7-989-(827)
Bantay Bata Helpline 163: Offers free and confidential support over the phone, 7 days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM
In Touch: Crisis Line: Provides 24/7, free, compassionate, and confidential support
Tawag Paglaum Centro Bisaya: Available 24/7 for individuals in need of support
Center for Health Development (Western Visayas) Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-10-333-8336 or 09985324047
Philippine Mental Health Association Online Counseling: Available through their Official Facebook/Messenger or through hello@pmha.org.ph/ 0917-565- 8.
Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF) Crisis Hotlines: (02) 804-HOPE (4673), 0917 5584673, or 2919 (toll-free for Globe and TM subscribers)

These hotlines are staffed with trained professionals who can provide immediate support and guidance to individuals in crisis or in need of mental health assistance

Note: (Credits to the owner of the pictures) Most of the pictures used are from pinterest and some are drawn by one of the members of this group.