This study aimed to investigate the level of psychosocial and mental health of five Grade 8 students of Nanhaya National High School who were found to have mild to moderate psychosocial problem as shown by their pre- test on Psychosocial Awareness. In his blog, Jean Holthaus discussed that mental illness affects 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in the family, live next door, teach children, work in the next cubicle, or sit in the same church pew. If untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenses, poor performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide. To determine the level of psychosocial and mental health of the respondents, the researcher conducted a 20- item test to Grade 8 students. Likert Scale, Mean and Percentage were utilized in analyzing and interpreting the data. Based on the results of the study, the students were found to have problems in their families and at home, in schools and in the neighborhood which caused the slight- moderate degree of psychosocial and mental health problems. The researcher recommends that parents must strive to help their children alleviate feelings of depression and spare them from traumatic experiences brought about by family and personal problems. Activities such as exercise, adequate sleep and well- balanced diet can be of help as provided in the Homeroom Guidance Program of the Department of Education.

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