Department of Labor and Employment Government of Philippines Country Resources Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides Philippines 1 February 2020 Policy document

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Guidelines' objective is to guide employers and workers in the private sector for effective implementation of mental health workplace policies and programs in accordance with the mental health Act. The Guidelines shall apply to all workplaces and establishments in the formal sector, including those which deploy Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall likewise formulate policy guidelines that will integrate the promotion of mental health and the identification and management of mental health problems, including the provision of assistance to OFWs and other Filipinos overseas who are at risk or with mental health problems in accordance with the existing health-related rules and regulations in providing assistance to OFWs and their families.

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