11/09/2026
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Fifty young minds came together in a shared space to listen, learn, and better understand themselves.
On September 3, 2026, the Gabaldon Building of Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) became a space for meaningful conversations on mental health and adolescent well-being as 50 select peer group members and learners gathered for the 2026 Mental Health Caravan. The activity offered learners a safe and supportive environment to better understand themselves, make sense of their emotions, and navigate the physical, social, and emotional changes that come with adolescence.
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The initiative was led by the Schools Division of Calapan City through the School Governance and Operations DivisionโSchool Health and Nutrition Section (SGOD-SHNS), in collaboration with the DepEd MIMAROPA Regional Office, National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), and the City Education Department. The OMNHS guidance counselors and health personnel also provided support throughout the activity, reinforcing the role of the school community in ensuring that learners have people they can turn to when they need guidance, understanding, or simply someone willing to listen.
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With insights from resource speakers from the DepEd MIMAROPA Regional Office and the NCMH, learners explored positive mental health, psychosocial well-being, emotional awareness, stress management, healthy coping strategies, and support systems. Discussions also covered adolescent reproductive health, healthy relationships, personal safety, and responsible decision-making. The activity sought to strengthen learnersโ self-confidence, resilience, help-seeking behavior, and capacity for peer advocacy, reinforcing the message that young people do not have to face lifeโs challenges alone.
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The caravan affirmed that mental health is not simply about the absence of difficulties, but about having the knowledge, relationships, and support needed to navigate them in healthy ways. More importantly, it reminded the school community of its role in creating spaces where learners feel heard, valued, and safe to speak and seek help. After all, healthy minds are nurtured not in isolation, but by communities that listen, understand, and care.
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