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Your Purple Psyched, Bacolod CIty (2026)

27/01/2026

🌿 Psychotrauma Corner: November 13-14, 2025 💜

I am deeply grateful to be at Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology for the 1st Psychotrauma National Conference 2025, organized by the National Association for Psychotrauma Workers, Corp. (NAPWorC) last November 13-14, 2025.

It is truly humbling to represent Mental Health Negros and Negros Island Region alongside MHN Consultant and NAPWorC President, Dr. Johnny Decatoria, who also served as the Keynote Speaker for this landmark event.

This journey is especially meaningful to me, not only because it marks an important step in advancing psychotrauma work and mental health advocacy nationwide, but also because this is my first travel for advocacy work and at Mindanao 🇵🇭

I am also honored to have officially taken my oath as the Focal Person of the Negros Island Region, alongside the amazing Visayas team, Jose Jeffrey S. Puentespina, PhD, RPsy Coordinator, Visayas Chapter, Jade S. Ermitaño, RPsy, RPm Iloilo Province Focal Person, Caressa Lynn A. Siglos, PhD, RPm, Capiz Province Focal Person and to witness a historic and inspiring research studies, alongside pillars of Philippine psychology - Dr. Johnny Decatoria and Ms. Miriam Cue, Chairperson of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and a legacy as the first psychologist in the country. 🦋

Thankful for the trust, mentorship, experience and opportunity to serve on a national platform. 💚✨

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26/01/2026

🌿 Engagement Corner: October 4, 2025 💜

Dakila Bacolod Collective successfully concluded its Bacolod Satellite Events for the Active Vista Human Rights Festival 2025, last October 4, 2025, bringing together civil society organizations, student publications and organizations, artists, leaders, and activists in a shared space for dialogue and action.

Mental Health Negros was honored to be invited and represented by Renbelin G. Rodrigo, with colleagues Kara Venice E. Bermeo and Justine N. Tavera 🦋 affirming the connection between mental health, human dignity, and human rights advocacy.

The events featured a Film Screening with Talkback themed “Malas sa lisang Ugat Nagsasanga: A Thread” at Cinematheque Centre Negros 🎬, followed by one of the festival’s highlights KUMON with the theme “Kumon Tres, Common Threads,” hosted at Gutterground, Art District 🧵.

📸 Credits Dakila Bacolod page

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26/01/2026

🌿 Mental Health Negros Summit 2025 💜

With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the successful 4th Negros Occidental Mental Health Summit, held last October 18, 2025 at Santuario de La Salle, University of St. La Salle–Bacolod.

This year marked our second year with the best team, coming together with mental health advocates, professionals, students, and partners across Negros Occidental to strengthen conversations, collaboration, and action for mental well-being. Guided by the theme:

"Positibo nga Sikolohiya: Gabay sa Pag-angot sa Nagabag-o nga Tyempo”

Congratulations and thanks to the directors, core group, and executives—your time, effort, and dedication truly paid off. 💚

Padayon, Mental Health Advocates! 💫

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26/01/2026

🌿 Mental Health Negros Summit 2024 💜

Grateful beyond words for the success of the 3rd Negros Occidental Mental Health Summit, held on October 26, 2024 at the Pope John Paul II Hall, Queen of Peace Parish. 👏

This annual gathering continues to unite mental health advocates, movers, and champions who share one vision, strengthening mental health initiatives across Negros Occidental. Guided by the theme:

“Mapagros nga paminsaron haligi sang mainuswagon nga komunidad,” the summit reminded us that healthy minds are the foundation of thriving communities.

Heartfelt congratulations and thanks to the directors, core group, and executives—your time, effort, and dedication truly paid off. 💚

Padayon, Mental Health Advocates! 💫

26/01/2026

🌿 Mental Health Corner: October 4, 2025 💜

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) successfully spearheaded “Bulubatyag”, with the theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” last October 4, 2025, at Terrace Garden and Restaurant, Cadiz City.

The activity opened with welcome remarks from OIC-CSWD Ms. Irene Javelona, RSW, followed by inspiring messages from Hon. Keanu Sarabia, SK Federation President, and City Councilors Hon. Frances Guanzon and Hon. Maricel Desuyo, who expressed their strong support for mental health advocacy. The program concluded with closing remarks from Rae Ayanna Evidente, RSW, LYDO-Designate.

With the participation of Barangay Children’s Representatives, Health Advocates, and SK Chairpersons and Members, the event highlighted the importance of compassion, awareness, and collective action in promoting mental well-being in our communities. 💚🤝🏻

📸 Credits Bilis Cadiz Ugyon Cadiznon page

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20/01/2026

🌿 Mental Health Corner: September 27, 2025 💜

Race Against Su***de: Learning Session No. 2: Safe & Supportive Spaces 🫂

Grateful to stand alongside women of advocacy, Dr. Donalyn “Doc Lyn” Lastima and Ms. Ezel Serviano, and to be part of the Race Against Su***de for Peer Facilitators at Bacolod City College – The Inner Compass.

Heartfelt thanks as well to the dedicated Guidance Office, from the leadership of Sir Adnan Balisi, and amazing team of Ms. Alizah Mahinay, and Ms. Rae Lourdes Lausa, for creating a safe and meaningful space for learning, reflection, and healing.

Together, we continue to break the stigma, choose empathy, and remind everyone that you are not alone. 💜🤝🏻

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20/01/2026

🌿 Mental Health Corner: September 23, 2025 💜

In celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, the Human Resource Management Services (HRMS) conducted a mental health seminar titled “Mindful Service: Caring for Yourself while Serving Others.”

The session emphasized the “Puso” component of this year’s theme, “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing para sa Bayan,” highlighting compassion, self-care, and well-being as essential to effective public service.

Facilitated by Renbelin G. Rodrigo, RPm, part of the HR Team of City of Bacolod (HRMS) and mental health advocate, the activity reminded participants that caring for oneself is key to serving others wholeheartedly.

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19/01/2026

🌿 Public Service Corner: September 16-17, 2025 💜

The City of Bacolod proudly joined the 2025 Regional HR Leaders Summit together with Ms. Ena and Ms. Jo, in an event successfully organized by the Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI (CSC RO VI).

Gathering nearly 600 HR leaders and practitioners, the summit carried the theme: “Empowering Human Resource Practitioners by Embracing Inclusion and Harnessing Innovation.”

📸 In Photo Number 15:
Grateful for the opportunity to have a photo with Dr. Maria Regina M. Hechanova-Alampay, Psychologist and Professor at Ateneo de Manila University.

Her insights and discussions on mental health, psychological wellness, and inclusive leadership during the summit were truly impactful reminding us of the vital role mental health plays in effective governance, leadership, and public service.

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19/01/2026

🌿 Public Service Corner: September 8, 2025 💜

The City of Bacolod proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) with the theme:

“Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing para sa Bayan.”

The celebration officially opened through the efforts of the Human Resource Management Services (HRMS), marking the beginning of activities that honor the dedication, commitment, and resilience of the public sector workforce.

A salute to all public servants whose service continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people. 💙

19/01/2026

🌿 Psychometrics Corner: September 1, 2025 💜

Another opportunity to serve through Neuro-Psychological Examination for Non-Officer Personnel for Promotion, successfully facilitated by the Bureau of Fire Protection – Negros Island Region (BFP-NIR).

Psychometricians from different fields across the Negros Island Region came together in this collaborative effort, sharing expertise and strengthening teamwork to ensure a thorough and ethical assessment process.

Grateful to be part of this amazing team of professionals and to contribute to partnership that continues to show how psychometric work plays a important role in public safety and service excellence.

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27/10/2025

🌿 Media Influence and Mental Health Awareness 🫂

Disclaimer: This post contains mental health terminologies.

[Second Photo] In 2011, a study titled “The Effects of Celebrity Su***de on Copycat Su***de Attempts: A Multi-Center Observational Study” revealed that emergency department visits for su***de attempts or self-injury significantly increased following the publicized deaths of celebrities.

[Third Photo] More than a decade later, a 2023 systematic review titled “Towards the Influence of Media on Suicidality: A Systematic Review of Netflix’s ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’” further examined how media portrayal of su***de can shape public perception and behavior.

[Fourth Photo] In the Philippines, data from the Philippine National Survey for Mental Health and Well-being among Adults showed that 7.85% of respondents reported having suicidal thoughts. These numbers are not meant to alarm, but to underscore the urgent need for psych education to help our communities understand, empathize, and act.

Your Purple Psyched will be sharing previous presentation from National Su***de Prevention Month engagements this week to continue promoting mental health education and awareness. The goal is to create spaces where people can talk, learn, and read about the realities of mental health because the truth is, these struggles are real.

Everyone deserves support, and when it comes to su***de prevention, early understanding and education are always better than being too late.

📚 Studies cited can be found in the comment link below.

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