17/03/2026
The BATO Rural Health Unit - Catanduanes , in collaboration with Bote Integrated School and the Bato Municipal Health Office with HRH/NHWSS under the Department of Health, successfully conducted a Mental Health Awareness Activity for Senior High School students. The activity aimed to promote mental well-being, raise awareness, and encourage help-seeking behavior among the youth.
The team is truly honored to have Dr. Rucelle Copian Zuniega, PRC Board-Certified Physician, Diplomate of the Specialty Board of the Philippine Psychiatry, and Fellow of the Philippine Psychiatric Association, as the Resource Speaker, who shared valuable expertise on mental health, coping strategies, and the importance of early intervention and support systems.
The program also included interactive activities designed to engage students, encourage participation, and provide a safe space for expressing thoughts and emotions.
