Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat
Senator Ninoy Aquino National High School

Project Proposal

Supporting Mental Health: Implementing a School-Based Counseling

Proponent:

Trisha Mae Necesito

Subject Teacher:

Mx. Joey B. Tingzon

June 2023
I. Information

Project Title Supporting Mental Health: Implementing a

School-Based Counseling
Location Senator Ninoy Aquino National High
School
Brgy. Kulaman, Senator Ninoy Aquino,
Sultan Kudarat
Target Beneficiary 1. Students
2. Parents
3. Teachers
4. Psychologist
Target Output To resolve the conflicts and support the
psychological, emotional, and social,
academic, and personal development of
the beneficiaries.

Target Frame 20 Days

Target Date • September 4, 2023 to September 15,

2023
• June 26, 2024 to June 30, 2024

Budget Php. 25,500.00

II.Project Rationale and Objectives

Mental health is often stigmatized because of a lack of understanding about what

mental health conditions are and what it’s like to live with a mental health condition.
Stigma can also arise from personal thoughts or religious beliefs about people who
have mental health conditions.
 The benefits of these programs not only centralize around the student, but
branch out into helping teachers, administrators, and even the community. In my view,
there are a few key benefits that saturate the experience achieved through these
programs when carried out wholly, as well as the key places these needs are met
through.

For students to be able to focus on academic, career, and their needs. For
Parents to provide support for positive interactions between the school counselors/
psychologists and students. For Teachers to encourage positive, collaborative
relationships between all personnel in the school system for the better enhancement of
students education. Lastly, for the community to give the school counselor the
opportunity to provide more services to students and families who in turn create better
communities.

This project aims to achieve the following objectives to support mental health through
school-based services;

1. To develop treatment programs and services that address the various mental
health needs of students and teachers.
2. To promote improved mental well being and increase the awareness through
education and support.
3. To develop a school culture in which teachers and other students support staff
are trained to recognize the early warning signs of mental health issues with
students.

III.Project Description

Mental health stigma can have a hugely negative impact on the lives of people
living with mental health conditions. In fact, stigma can often lead to mental, social, or
even professional consequences for the people who are stigmatized. That is the reason
why the ways school districts implement school-based mental health services vary. To
address this problem, The Department of Education or schools may hire school-based
therapists/psychologists or social workers that can provide access to prevention
programming, early identification of mental health challenges, and treatment options.
Also build a partnership with community mental health organizations and agencies to
develop an integrated, comprehensive program of support and services.

IV.Project Budget

Expenses Unit No. of Unit Costs Total

Salary of Psychologist Per Hour 8 Php 145 Php 23,200.00
Meal/ Snack pax 1 Php 100 Php 2,000.00
Sum Php 25,200.00