Section 34Sec./Art. 34

Duties and Responsibilities of the Department of Education (DepED), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). - The DepED, CHED and TESDA shall:

(a) Integrate age-appropriate content pertaining to mental health into curriculum at all educational levels both in public and private institutions;

(b) Develop guidelines and standards on age-appropriate and evidence-based mental health programs both in public and private institutions;

(c) Pursue strategies that promote the realization of mental health and well-being in educational institutions; and

(d) Ensure that mental health promotions in public and private educational institutions shall be adequately complemented with qualified mental health professionals.