English: Moving forward, Gatchalian pressed the importance of implementing the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act (Republic Act No. 12080), which he authored and sponsored. The law mandates the development of a School-Based Mental Health Program to promote the mental health and well-being of learners. The law also seeks to address the shortage of guidance counselors in public schools.
Filipino: Binigyang diin ng senador ang kahalagahan ng pagpapatupad ng Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act (Republic Act No. 12080) na kanyang iniakda at isinulong. Mandato ng naturang batas ang pagpapatupad ng School-Based Mental Health Program upang itaguyod ang mental health at kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral. Layon din ng naturang batas na tugunan ang kakulangan ng mga guidance counselor sa mga pampublikong paaralan.