October 11, 2022
Health, Health, Health, Health, Health, Health, Health, Health, Health
The Association of Responsible Leaders Applying Knowledge on Upholding Primary Health Care (ARAKUP) is an organization based in Ilocos Sur where it consists of diverse youth from Ilocos Sur. Their goal is to make Ilocos Sur a safe haven by raising awareness about mental health issues and advocating for those who need help, as well as by educating and empowering health advocates, in particular those working in the field of mental health. They focus on pioneering projects and activities related to mental health and are ready to offer Mental Health First Aid to anyone who seeks it.\r\n\r\nObjectives:\r\n\r\n•To provide the right knowledge about Mental Health to Ilocano youths;\r\n•To reduce the stigma and debunk the mistaken ideas of Ilocanos about Mental Health; and,\r\n•To teach Ilocano youths how to administer Mental Health First Aid.