MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said that the national government could no longer put off addressing chronic mental health problems in the country, especially after facing the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Sa panahong patuloy tayong bumabangon mula sa pinsalang dinulot ng pandemya, hindi na natin maaaring ipagpaliban ang pagpapatupad ng mga hakbang upang pangalagaan ang mental health ng ating mga kababayan,' Gatchalian said in a statement, reiterating urgent government action against the 'mental health pandemic' in time for the celebration of Mental Health Action Day.

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