The Department of Education (DepEd) has long recognized that its greatest asset is its people—teachers, school leaders, and non-teaching personnel who tirelessly work to deliver quality basic education across the Philippines. As global conversations around mental health continue to grow—including among Filipino communities in the United States—DepEd is taking bold steps to ensure its workforce is supported, valued, and mentally healthy.
In line with the observance of World Mental Health Day last October 9, DepEd introduced a major initiative: the development of the DepEd Employee Mental Health Policy (DEMHP). This landmark policy will guide the implementation of mental health support systems for all teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide.
To make this policy evidence-based and responsive to real needs, DepEd is launching a nationwide Mental Health Survey—and every DepEd employee is strongly encouraged to participate.
Why Your Participation Matters
Across the Philippines—and even among Filipinos abroad—the challenges of the education sector are well-known. Heavy workloads, classroom challenges, administrative tasks, and community expectations often take a toll on the mental well-being of educators and staff.
This survey is not just a formality. It is a crucial foundation for creating lasting mental health programs that benefit thousands of DepEd workers. Your responses will:
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Help DepEd understand the real mental health concerns of employees
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Provide insights that shape support mechanisms and wellness programs
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Ensure that interventions are inclusive, equitable, and culturally appropriate
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Serve as basis for more employee-centered policy reforms
When educators and personnel are well-supported, students benefit too.
How to Join the Nationwide Mental Health Survey
DepEd encourages all personnel across all regions to take part in the survey. Participation is easy, convenient, and completely online.
Survey Access:
🔗 Link: https://bit.ly/DEMHP MHSurvey
📌 QR Code: (Insert QR code image in the blogpost)
Whether you're a teacher in a remote barangay school, a staff member in a Schools Division Office, or a Filipino educator living in the U.S. while temporarily assigned or connected with the Philippine educational system, your voice matters.
Confidentiality and Data Privacy: Your Information Is Protected
DepEd assures all participants that data privacy is a top priority. All personal and sensitive information collected through the survey will be handled strictly according to:
Republic Act No. 10173 — Data Privacy Act of 2012
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Your identity will not be disclosed without your consent
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Responses will be used solely for crafting the DEMHP
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Analysis and validation will be performed ethically
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Aggregated data—not individual answers—will shape policy discussions
You can participate confidently knowing that your honesty is protected by law.
What Happens After the Survey?
The work does not end with data collection. DepEd has laid out a clear and practical process to ensure that every response leads to meaningful action.
1. Data Analysis & Validation
Survey responses will undergo careful review to identify patterns, gaps, and urgent concerns.
2. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
In November 2025, the BHROD – Employee Welfare Division (EWD) will hold FGDs with selected participants from:
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Public schools
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Schools Division Offices
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Regional Offices
These FGDs guarantee that policy recommendations truly reflect the real-life experiences of DepEd employees across diverse environments—from urban centers to far-flung localities.
3. Drafting the DEMHP
With validated survey insights and FGD narratives, DepEd will draft a robust, evidence-based, and inclusive mental health policy.
4. Implementation Across DepEd
Once finalized, the DEMHP will guide programs such as:
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Accessible mental health services
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Stress-management and wellness initiatives
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Crisis response and psychological first aid
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Support systems for high-stress roles
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Training for leaders in mental health awareness
This is a long-term investment in the wellbeing of our national education workforce.
A Call to Action: Your Honest Participation Creates Change
DepEd emphasizes that a meaningful and sustainable mental health policy can only be created with the cooperation of all employees. Every response—whether expressing stress, satisfaction, concerns, or hope—will help shape a healthier future for the education sector.
**Your voice matters.
Your experience matters.
Your mental well-being matters.**
If you have questions or concerns regarding the survey, you may contact:
📧 bhrod.ewd@deped.gov.ph
☎️ 8633-7229
Building a Healthier, Happier DepEd Family
The development of the DEMHP is a historic step—one that puts the mental well-being of employees at the center of education reform. For Filipino teachers and staff both in the Philippines and abroad, this is a chance to contribute to positive, long-term change.
By participating in the nationwide survey, you help pave the way for a more compassionate, empathetic, and supportive DepEd community.
Together, we build a brighter, healthier future for those who shape the minds of the next generation.