MANILA, Oct. 16 -- The University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) and the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Schools Division Office of Manila (SDO Manila), formalized on Wednesday a partnership to advance mental health literacy in public secondary schools.

In a news release on Thursday, the UPM noted that the signed memorandum of agreement (MOA) aims to address the rising incidence of mental health concerns among adolescents.

The initiative underscores the university's role in promoting evidence-based and community-driven approaches to improving mental well-being in schools.

The partnership will focus on the development and pilot implementation of learning materials to enhance mental health literacy among junior high school ...