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LGU EMPHASIZES NEED TO COMBAT YOUTH DEPRESSION

/ 10 December 2024

THE CALOOCAN City Government, through the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO), held a Mental Health Awareness Seminar attended by student leaders and youth organization members.

The seminar, conducted in multiple batches, focused on concrete steps to protect and maintain mental health, especially in relation to the challenges and depression faced by the youth today.

City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan expressed gratitude to the LYDO for the successful seminar and stressed the importance of mental health.

“Maraming salamat sa LYDO at sa mga dumalo sa makabuluhang aktibidad na ito na nagsilbing isang malaking tulong upang alagaan ang kapakanan at pangkabuuang kalusugan ng ating mga kababayan,” Malapitan said.

The Mayor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the holistic protection of the city’s youth, ensuring a safe environment for their growth and development.

“Tuloy-tuloy ang ating pagkilos upang panatilihing isang ligtas na lugar ang Caloocan para sa paglaki ng ating mga anak,” he stated.

“Patuloy po nating ibibigay ang suporta at serbisyo na kinakailangan ng lahat ng Batang Kankaloo, at kasama na po diyan ang pagbibigay ng prayoridad sa mental health at sa pagsiguro na lahat sila ay lalaki bilang mga mabuti at responsableng mga mamamayan,” he added.