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What is the title of the act that establishes a National Mental Health Policy in the Philippines?
Mental Health Act
The Mental Health Act of the Philippines was signed into law on June 21, 2018.
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Which of the following rights are guaranteed to people with mental health conditions under the Mental Health Act? (Select all that apply)
What does Republic Act 10175 address?
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What is the main purpose of Republic Act 9155?
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What role does the Department of Health (DOH) primarily serve in the Philippines? (Select one)
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When was the Philippine Mental Health Law (RA 11036) signed into law?
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The Mental Health Act of the Philippines (RA 11036)
- The Mental Health Act of the Philippines, also known as Republic Act No. 11036, was signed into law on June 21, 2018.
- It is the first comprehensive mental health legislation in the country's history.
- The law aims to promote mental health and protect the rights of people with mental health conditions.
- It provides a framework for the delivery of integrated mental health services.
Key Provisions of the Mental Health Act
- Declaration of policy: The state affirms the basic right of all Filipinos to mental health and the fundamental rights of people who require mental health services.
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Rights of people with mental health conditions: People with mental health conditions have the right to:
- Freedom from discrimination
- Protection from torture, cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment
- Aftercare and rehabilitation
- Adequate information about psychosocial and clinical assessments
Republic Act 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012)
- Addresses a wide range of cybercrimes, including cyber libel and other offenses that can be linked to bullying behavior conducted through electronic means.
Republic Act 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001)
- Provides the overall framework for principal empowerment by strengthening principal and leadership goals, and local school-based management within the context of transparency and local accountability.
- The school head, who may be assisted by an assistant school head, shall be both an instructional leader and administrative manager.
- The school head shall form a team with the school teachers/learning facilitators for delivery of quality educational programs, projects, and services.
Department of Health (DOH)
- The primary function of the Department is the promotion, protection, preservation, or restoration of the health of the people through the provision and delivery of health services and through the regulation and encouragement of providers of health goods and services.
- The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency in the Philippines.
- It is responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services to all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and regulation of providers of health goods and services.
- The Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to be the over-all technical authority on health.
- The major mandate of DOH is to provide national policy direction and develop national plans, technical standards, and guidelines on health.
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Explore the key provisions and impact of the Mental Health Act (RA 11036) of the Philippines, which was enacted in 2018. This legislation is the first of its kind in the country, aiming to uphold the rights of individuals with mental health conditions and promote mental health services. Learn about its significance in enhancing mental health care in the Philippines.
