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Mental Health Challenges on the Grade 12 Accountancy and Business
Management Students of Nueva Ecija Senior High School during
Pandemic.
Introduction
Mental health, as defined by the world Health Organization is a
“state of well being” in which the individual realizes his or her
own abilities can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution
to his or her community.
The first mental health act legislation in the History of the
Philippines was been officially signed into law and was enacted
as the Republic Act no. 11036 on 21 June 2018. It provides a
right-based mental health bill and a comprehensive framework for
the implementation of optimal mental healthcare in the
Philippines.
The “Mental Health Act” RA No. 11036 is an act establishing
Mental Health

Policy for the purpose of Enhancing the Delivery of Integrated
Mental Health services in Promoting and Protecting the rights of
persons utilizing psychiatric, neurologic and psychosocial health
services appropriating funds therefore, and for other purpose.
The Pandemic has presented many challenges to students, and
children already coping with Mental Health conditions. It has
been especially vulnerable to changes, and has broad impacts on
students as a result of school being closed, physically
distancing guidelines, isolation and other unexpected changes to
their lives. In the face of Global Pandemic, schools have
confronted unparalleled challenges as they quickly shift classes
to an online format. Mental Health can affect the daily lives of
people, whether they are adults, college students, working or
non-working. Lack of mental health can be detrimental to a
person. Nueva Ecija High School-Senior High School is one of
those schools which is affected by this pandemic, and now
experiencing the new learning system. The pandemic itself has
caused much worry, stress, and grief. Students’ mental health in
Higher Education has been an increasing concern.
Mental health problems can affect many areas of students’ lives,
reducing their quality of life, academic achievement, physical

health, and satisfaction with the college experience, and
negatively impacting relationships with friends and family
members. These issues can also have long-term consequences for
students, affecting their future employment, earning potential
and overall health.
Mental health problems can affect a student’s energy level,
concentration, dependability, mental ability, optimism, and
hindering performance. Research suggest that depression is
associated with lower grade point average and that co-occurring
depression, and anxiety can increase this association. Depression
has also been linked to dropping out of school.
Mental health problems on students can worsen if it is left
unchecked mental health issues are on the rise, it would be a
great help if you know the signs and symptoms to look out for.