WVSUMC-Department of Psychiatry

05/03/2026

🌿 **Healthy Coping Skills Matter** 🌿

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, but building healthy coping skills can help us manage stress and challenges in a positive way. Here are a few helpful strategies you can try:

🧘‍♀️ Emotion-Focused Coping
• Meditation
• Journaling
• Talk Therapy

✅ Problem-Focused Coping
• Tackle your to-do list
• Ask for support
• Establish healthy boundaries

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Small steps each day can make a big difference. 💙


credits to www.wtcsb.org

13/02/2026

From the World Health Organization:
Work can affect your . Unsafe conditions, discrimination, job insecurity, and bullying aren’t just work issues – they can be serious risks to your mental health.

Remember: Your employers are also responsible for fostering a work culture where you feel safe and supported

And there are steps you can take to protect your mental health:

✨ Learn management techniques
✨ Stay alert to changes in your mental health
✨ Reach out when you need support!

Talking to a trusted friend, family member, colleague, or health worker can make a real difference.

Take care of yourself. You matter!

27/01/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our Former Chief Resident, Dr. Mariani Angel Peralta, for being a Finalist in the Research Poster Presentation at the 52nd Philippine Psychiatric Association Annual Convention held on January 20–23, 2026 in Metro Manila.

Her study, “Prevalence of Depression Among Teenage Pregnant Women at the West Visayas State University Medical Center Obstetrics Outpatient Department,” sheds light on the emotional challenges faced by young pregnant women and highlights why mental health care is just as important as physical care.

Thank you for representing our institution with excellence and for using research to advocate for better mental health care. 👏💙

23/01/2026

When someone opens up about not being OK, you don’t need perfect words, just presence. Listening without judgment can make all the difference 💛

22/01/2026

20/01/2026

There’s more than one way to say “I love you.”

Understanding how a child feels loved helps build trust, security, and closeness. This also influences how they form healthy relationships as they grow. 💖

19/01/2026

Supporting students’ mental health is not an easy task. By fostering understanding, kindness, and balance in the classroom, you can help shape healthier minds and futures. 🧠💛

18/01/2026

Upcoming presentation this week? Your anxiety doesn’t define your ability.
Focus on what you know, stay grounded, and take it one moment at a time. You’ve got this! 💪✨

16/01/2026

Being a leader is tough—but kindness and compassion make a difference.
As the weekend begins, take a moment to slow down, check in, and lead with heart.

13/01/2026

Parenting can be overwhelming and heavy at times—and that doesn’t mean you’re failing. Let this be your reminder: caring for yourself is part of caring for your family.
You are not selfish for needing rest—you are human. 🤍

09/01/2026

Ending the week with compassion for the self. For the days you pushed through and the moments you kept going. Rest is part of healing.

Pause. Breathe. Recover. 💛💚