Spearheaded by The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and UNICEF Philippines, the Webinar on Adolescent Health During COVID-19 was facilitated earlier at 10:00 AM-12:00 NN local time via Zoom application. Along with the LCCS personnel, the said activity was also attended by adolescents, youths, academe, school health personnel, focal persons, Nongovernment Organizations (NGOs) and other relevant stakeholders involved on child rights and adolescent health.
The webinar featured relevant discussions such as Effects of COVID-19 on Adolescents, Child Protection during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework, Telemental Health and Medical Services during the ECQ, and Online Engagement of Adolescents. It also included an open forum wherein the speakers provided practical scenarios which gave the participants an in-depth understanding on mental health issues especially during the COVID-19 and the ECQ.
As for the conclusion, the speakers reiterated that “We are acting normal in a very abnormal environment. The feelings that we experience are all valid. We need to establish a community of strong support where everybody cares for everyone.”
