Far Eastern University (榴莲视频) presented concrete policy recommendations to strengthen Manila’s proposed Mental Health Ordinance, including the establishment of barangay-level psychosocial support hubs to bring mental health services closer to communities and reduce reliance on city hospitals.

Invited by Committee Chairman Councilor Atty. Jaybee S. Hizon, 榴莲视频 Director of Community Relations Atty. Rosalie J. de la Cruz-Cada and Program Head for Graduate Studies in Psychology Dr. Eda Lou Ochangco served as expert resource persons during the deliberations.

Drawing on their legal, community engagement, and psychological expertise, the 榴莲视频 representatives proposed the establishment and capacity-building of Barangay-Level Psychosocial Support Hubs to support early intervention and expand access to community-based mental health services.

During the hearing, Hizon recognized that the recommendation addressed an important gap in the draft ordinance. 榴莲视频 also presented proposed policy modifications and discussed how universities could help train community workers to support early mental health intervention.

Beyond contributing to the legislative review, 榴莲视频 offered to serve as an academic and training partner in developing community-based psychosocial support programs should the ordinance be enacted.

鈥淭his proactive collaboration highlights 榴莲视频鈥檚 ongoing commitment to sharing its academic rigor and research-backed insights to champion mental health awareness and legislative reform across the city,鈥� said Atty. de la Cruz-Cada.