THE LOCAL government of Caloocan City conducted a Youth Depression Seminar attended by over 200 young individuals, including student leaders and Sangguniang Kabataan members.

The seminar focused on debunking myths about depression and educating participants on ways to maintain good mental health.

City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan commended the attendees and encouraged them to apply what they learned not only for their own well-being, but also to help their peers and classmates.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa LYDO at sa lahat ng kabataang dumalo sa ating Youth Depression Seminar. Ang hiling ko, gamitin ninyo ang inyong mga natutunan upang tulungan ang inyong sarili at ang kapwa ninyong Batang Kankaloo na makaiwas sa depresyon at iba pang mental health issue,” he said.

The mayor also assured his constituents that the city government will continue to implement a progressive and comprehensive approach to public health concerns.

“Batid po natin na ang mga mental health concerns na nararanasan ng ating mga kababayan ay nangangailangan ng sistematikong solusyon mula sa pamahalaang lungsod,” he declared.

“Tuloy-tuloy po ang ating mga programa, hindi lang para sa youth depression, kundi pati na rin sa mga karanasan ng kalalakihan, mga nanay, at maging ng mga kapatid natin sa LGBT community,” Malapitan added.