Mindanaotoday.com | CDO dad calls for creation of “safe spaces” in schools, workplaces
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns in the city.
During his State of the City Address, June 15, Uy urged the City Social Welfare and Development Office, City Health Office, JR Borja Medical Center, Local School Board, and the city’s Human Resource Management Office to collaborate and establish safe spaces for all.
He also directed the strengthening of mental health programs in schools, government workplaces, and barangays.
The mayor said concern for mental health has become a challenge for the city, noting that sometimes two suicide attempts occur daily.
“Paghisgut, implementar kamo og programa alang sa pag-establisar og safe spaces sa mga pampubliko ug pribado nga eskwelahan, kolehiyo ug unibersidad, aron malikayan ang mga diskriminasyon, harassment, bullying, ug uban pa nga kondisyon nga maghatag og emotional nga kasakit sa uban,” he said.
(Discuss, implement a program to establish safe spaces in public and private schools, colleges, and universities to avoid discrimination, harassment, bullying, and other conditions that cause emotional pain to others)
Uy further instructed them to implement a mental health program for employees and frontliners in the city government, saying he wants city government employees to smile and be more welcoming.
The mayor said there is also a need for barangays to come up with strategies to bolster mental health programs by making use of existing programs for women and children, including the KaTropa program and parent effectiveness programs, among others. (APB/PIA-10)
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