1. The Department of Education (DepEd) observes the National Mental Health Week and Month every October. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11036 (Mental Health Act) and Republic Act No. 12080 (Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act), the Department implements the School-Based Mental Health Program (SMHP) to promote and support mental health and well-being among learners in basic education.
  2. In line the celebration of Mental Health Month this October, this office announces that the SOKSAY Society will be conducting a Mental Health Symposium with the theme “Mind Matters: Understanding Stress, Coping, and Help-Seeking.” The activity will be held on October 19–20, 2026, at the Banyuhay ng Kakayahan, as scheduled below:
DateParticipantsTimeResource Speaker
October 19, 202611- Banzon, 11- Del Mundo, 11- Del Rosario, 11- Almario 11- Obusan12:30 PM – 3:00 PMMs. Jhoanna Rose M. Moreno, RGC
October 20, 2026Grade 12 HUMSS9:00 AM – 11:00 AMMs. Isabel Victoria C. Mapalad, RPsy
October 20, 202611 – Delos Reyes 11 – Escoda 11 – Sy 11 – Tan12:30 PM – 3:00 PMMs. Jhoanna Rose M. Moreno, RGC
  1. This activity aims to provide students with relevant information and practical strategies to better understand and manage stress and emotional challenges.
  2. All concerned class advisers and subject teachers in Mabisang Komunikasyon are requested to facilitate and monitor the participation of their respective students and ensure that students are properly informed of the schedule and other necessary arrangements.
  3. Parental Consent Forms will be provided to each student prior to the activity. This is to ensure that parents/guardians are properly informed and have given consent for their child’s participation, considering that the symposium will cover topics related to stress, emotional challenges, coping, and help-seeking.
  4. The cooperation of all concerned teachers, advisers, and students is requested to ensure the orderly and meaningful conduct of the activity.
  5. Widest dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
school memo 289, s. 2026Download