Dipolog SK to launch webinars to address depression, suicide, bullying
among youths
Mental health is among the most pressing concerns among the youth
nowadays, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. Feelings of depression, worry
and stress in this time of crisis are normal but how should we deal with it?
The Sangguniang Kabataan in Dipolog City make it a point to launch recently the “Kumusta Ka Kabataan?” a webcast with Ms. Universe 2010 4th Runner Up and #NotALone Ambassadress Ms. Venus Raj.
This would be followed by an upcoming project dubbed “Project Sangpit Kabataan”, wherein series of webinars on respect, anti-bullying, relationships, and such will be discussed to the youth in Dipolog City.
“Mayroong breakout sessions and we will also be having a hotline kapag hindi nakaabot ang ating interested participant sa discussion. They can freely share. We are promoting a safe space and of course, confidentiality,” shared Mandel Zoe Lugasan, SK Federation President of Dipolog City during her guesting on the Laging Handa Network Briefing hosted by PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar.
Lugasan said they will be partnering with several non-government organizations such as the #NotAlone Dipolog City, Elevate and Zamboanga del Norte Federation of Parents' Association (ZNFePA) “to address the most pressing issues that this generation is facing today like depression, suicide, bullying, addiction and abuse.”
“It’s an activity that is close to my heart for I’ve been dealing with anxiety myself,” she said.
SK officials in the City will also undergo special trainings to assist in the psychosocial and mental health peer counseling and support for the youth.
Aside from this, Lugasan said the SK has been actively participating and contributing to the COVID-19 response of the local government, initiated online contests to engage the youth even when they are staying at home. (NBE/EDT/PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)
The Sangguniang Kabataan in Dipolog City make it a point to launch recently the “Kumusta Ka Kabataan?” a webcast with Ms. Universe 2010 4th Runner Up and #NotALone Ambassadress Ms. Venus Raj.
This would be followed by an upcoming project dubbed “Project Sangpit Kabataan”, wherein series of webinars on respect, anti-bullying, relationships, and such will be discussed to the youth in Dipolog City.
“Mayroong breakout sessions and we will also be having a hotline kapag hindi nakaabot ang ating interested participant sa discussion. They can freely share. We are promoting a safe space and of course, confidentiality,” shared Mandel Zoe Lugasan, SK Federation President of Dipolog City during her guesting on the Laging Handa Network Briefing hosted by PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar.
Lugasan said they will be partnering with several non-government organizations such as the #NotAlone Dipolog City, Elevate and Zamboanga del Norte Federation of Parents' Association (ZNFePA) “to address the most pressing issues that this generation is facing today like depression, suicide, bullying, addiction and abuse.”
“It’s an activity that is close to my heart for I’ve been dealing with anxiety myself,” she said.
SK officials in the City will also undergo special trainings to assist in the psychosocial and mental health peer counseling and support for the youth.
Aside from this, Lugasan said the SK has been actively participating and contributing to the COVID-19 response of the local government, initiated online contests to engage the youth even when they are staying at home. (NBE/EDT/PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)
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