The Lakas Isipan Ng Kabataan Club or LINK Club is the implementing arm of the PMHA in the promotion of mental health in the schools. It is organized in the schools after the YLEP training or through meetings/consultations with concerned schools.
LINK Club advisers periodically gather together throughout the school year to have an orientation on the Programs and Services of the PMHA-CCI and LINK Club and discuss plans for the LINK Club calendar of activities.
LINK Club advisers are from the different secondary schools of Baguio and Benguet are brainstorming during the LINK Advisers’ Meeting last August 8, 2019 at the Schools Division Office of Baguio Conference Hall, Baguio City.
This is a three-day seminar for high school students and a whole day seminar for college students. It aims to equip them with knowledge and skills to become mental health youth advocates and responsible leaders for their selves, their families, their schools and their communities.
Linkers from the different secondary schools attended the 3-day 9th YMHA Seminar from August 22-24, 2019 held at Maryheights Seminary and Formation Center.
An interactive discourse on what’s behind Filipino Smart-shaming was given by Ms. Ashley Valdez.
The 2019 YMHA nights consisted of teambuilding activities for the linkers.
This activity aims to officially instate the LINK Club Advisers and Officers who help in the achievement of the Chapter’s goal in the schools and to recognize the LINK Advisers and officers who believe and work for the cause of PMHACCI. The Acquaintance Party serves as a venue for the LINK Club advisers and officers from the different LINK Clubs to be acquainted to each other.
LINK Advisers were inducted by Hon. Judge Francis A. Buliyat Sr. (Ret.),BOM-PMHACCI, for the academic year 2019-2020 last September 21, 2019 at Baguio Central School.
Newly elected LINK Club Federation officers for academic year 2019-2020 were inducted by Ms. Janet T. Calado, RPsy, BOM-PMHACCI.
A glimpse of the 2019 LINK Club Acquaintance Party held after the induction of officers.
The LINK Club Presidents and Vice Presidents gather to report updates regarding the activities they initially aimed to implement and any development in their federation project. Committee representatives also relate updates in their activities.
During a recent LINK Club Federation meeting that commenced last January 24,2020 at the PMHA CCI Office, Baguio City that consisted of the officers of the LINK Club Federation.
This is a yearly activity that allows the LINK Club members or LINKers to showcase their talent, skills and intelligence through the following events: On-the-Spot Essay Writing, Interpretative Dance, On-the-Spot Poster Making, Oration, Likhawitan and Mental Health Quiz Bee.
The recent LINK Club Academic Festival was held last February 15,2019 at the Maryheaights Seminary and Formation Center, Baguio City.
Displayed on the stage are some of the visual art pieces/entries of the poster-making contestants.
The Christmas Party is a yearly activity of the LINK Club wherein all of the LINKers come together to celebrate the yuletide season.
The annual LINK Club Christmas Party was celebrated last December 1, 2018 at the Loakan Elementary School, Baguio City.
During an intermission number by LINK club members.
A group of Linkers enjoyed the numerous games that had been prepared.
School-to-school orientation on PMHA CCI and other Mental Health Lectures
Other Mental Health Awareness campaign within their school community
Best Link Club Award
This is an award given every two (2) years to the LINK Club who actively implemented mental health related activities in their respective schools and contributed/participated to the activities organized by PMHA.
Outstanding LINKer Award
The special award is given to graduating students who have actively participated in the implementation of the different activities for the promotion of mental health.