DepEd-Davao to Implement Mental Health Break for Teachers After Earthquake
The Department of Education in Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) is set to implement a mental health break for teachers upon approval from the central office. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Davao Region (ACT-Davao) proposed a four-day break from October 27 to 30, aligning with students' mid-school-year break. This move comes in response to the immense pressure teachers have been under, particularly following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Manay, Davao Oriental, on October 10.
ACT-Davao has demanded immediate, concrete support for teachers' mental health. This includes mandatory paid debriefing sessions, deployment of licensed psychologists, peer support training, and full coverage for mental health treatments under PhilHealth and GSIS. The union also called for the suspension of the October Mid-Year Performance Review and Evaluation (MPRE) due to educators' emotional state. DepEd-Davao plans to conduct psychosocial activities such as storytelling, sing-alongs, and games to support both teachers and students once face-to-face classes resume. The region is awaiting Education Secretary Sonny Angara's approval for the proposed mental health break.
Upon approval, DepEd-Davao will implement the mental health break immediately. This initiative aims to provide much-needed respite for teachers who have been under significant stress. The break is expected to help educators recharge and better support students upon their return to face-to-face classes.
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