Mental Health Management Protocol (Mhmp) Among Public School Teachers and Administrators, Ubay Districts, Ubay, Bohol

Abstract

In the pursuit of quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has undertaken numerous initiatives. Teachers are mandated to facilitate learning with twenty-five or more learners inside the classroom but are constantly asked to do other tasks aside from their actual mandates. These have resulted in overlapping activities causing teachers to experience stressful moments in their daily undertakings. The DepEd Bohol Division has already reported cases of teachers experiencing mental health issues. This study aimed to identify procedures to address teachers and school administrators at risk from mental health problems. The study site was in Ubay, Bohol, which is the largest municipality, and was considered the locale of this study. The study utilized the NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO PI-R) tool. The assessment tool aimed to assess the different dimensions of personality that might affect mental health among identified respondents. This study showed that most of the respondents have work-related issues that result in mental health issues. Also considered is the level of workload. Positive feedback on the different activities in the pilot implementation of the proposed intervention as planned by the registered guidance counselors was noted. The primary activities undertaken included assessment, analysis of results, and developing a mental health management protocol (MHMP).