LINGAYEN, Pangasinan: Ilocos Region recorded a total of 34 mental health-related deaths from January 1 to August 31 this year, according to the Health Emergency Alert Reporting System (Hears).
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan - The Department of Health Center for Health Development in Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) is conducting mental health awareness and orientation seminars for employees both in the public and private sectors to prevent suicide cases in the region. Glen Ramos, Health Education Promotion Unit media relations officer, said the seminars are focused on identifying signs and symptoms of work-related stress, as well as stress management techniques to help avoid mental health problems. "The regional office also provides psychological first-aid for individuals with mental health concerns through the "Tara, Usap Tayo" hotline via Smart (0961) 8151416 and Globe (0945) 4914447. The service is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.," he said in a statement issued on Wednesday. Based on the report of the Health Emergency Alert Reporting System's suicide statistics for 2021, there were a total of 103 recorded suicide cases, including two attempted cas