The group conducts community-based sessions aimed at promoting mental well-being, reducing stigma, and empowering young people between the ages of 15 and 30 to lead healthy lives in Negros Occidental
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Psychology students and mental health advocates in Negros Occidental have formed an independent group called Project Essence to help young people in the province in coping with mental health challenges.
The most number of cases were recorded in Negros Occidental at 13, followed by Aklan and Bacolod City with four cases each, and Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Iloilo City with three cases each. WHO said more than 800,000 people die by suicide each year, a number that translates to one death in every 40 seconds.
“In this age group, they are particularly susceptible to mental health issues because of academic pressures, peer pressure, identity exploration, and other life transitional stages,” he said. Javilla is a psychology student at Kabankalan Catholic College and has been involved in several youth organizations supporting various causes, from education to human rights, good governance, and mental health.
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