English: Considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which also saw an increase in the number of deaths by suicide, Gatchalian emphasized the need for targeted intervention programs that would thwart suicide attempts and address mental health concerns of Filipinos.
Filipino: Dahil sa naging pinsalang dinulot ng pandemya ng COVID-19, binigyang diin ni Gatchalian na kinakailangan ang mga targeted intervention programs upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga Pilipino sa mental health at upang mapigilan ang mga tangkang pagpapakamatay.