ADNU Center for Psychological Services

04/06/2025

A three-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Workshop was conducted for the employees of the Department of Health – Camarines Sur Rehabilitation and Treatment Center last May 21-23, 2025, at Villa Rosita Hotel.

The workshop was designed to equip the participants with fundamental knowledge on mental health, as well as practical skills in recognizing signs of distress, providing immediate psychosocial support, and connect individuals to appropriate professional help when needed.

Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in interactive discussions and simulation activities designed to enhance their confidence and competence in responding to mental health crises—whether among clients, colleagues, or themselves.

This activity highlights the growing recognition of mental health as a priority in healthcare and rehabilitation work. By empowering first responders, frontliners and staff with mental health first aid skills, we take an important step toward creating more compassionate, supportive, and psychologically safe environments within our institutions.

20/05/2025

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the ADNU Center for Psychological Services, in collaboration with its MA Counseling Psychology student-practicumers, had the privilege of hosting a Mental Health Literacy Seminar on May 18, 2025, at Iriga City District Jail, La Purisima, Iriga City.

This seminar was specifically tailored for Women and LGBTQIA+ Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), focusing on the critical importance of mental health awareness and effective stress management strategies.

Through meaningful and interactive discussions, the seminar aimed to break the stigma surrounding mental health while equipping participants with practical tools to improve their emotional well-being and cope with life’s challenges more effectively.

As we continue to observe the Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that mental well-being is a fundamental part of overall health, and it is essential that we create inclusive spaces for open conversations around mental health, no matter the environment.

02/05/2025

🧠💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠

This month, we’re shining a light on the importance of mental well-being. Mental health is just as vital as physical health—and everyone deserves the support, space, and understanding to care for theirs.

Whether you're thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, remember: you are not alone. Your feelings are valid, your story matters, and help is always within reach.

👉 Join the conversation. Share resources. Check in on someone. And most importantly, take care of yourself.

29/03/2025

18/03/2025

Our office will be closed from March 19-21, 2025. We will be attending the Annual Institutional Retreat.

Regular operations will resume on March 22, 2025.

For those who are in need of URGENT ATTENTION, you may contact the following hotlines:

DOH-NCMH:
0917-899-8727
0908-639-2672

DOH-CHD Bicol:
0915-361-4785
0929-615-2310
0930-436-8477
0908-783-8869

In Touch Crisis Line:
0917-800-1123

UGAT SandaLine:
https://www.facebook.com/UGATSandaLinePage

18/03/2025

08/03/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! 💜

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we highlight Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim, the first woman to receive a doctorate in clinical psychology (David et al., 2007). Throughout her distinguished and global career, Dr. Aldaba-Lim specialized in clinical psychology, counseling, population issues, and child welfare (Sexton & Hogan, 1992).

She became the first director of the Institute for Human Relations at Philippine Women’s University and established the Filipino branch of the Psychological Corporation, a New York-based initiative. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in founding the Philippine Association of Psychologists and the Philippine Mental Health Association, later serving as president of both organizations. From 1971 to 1977, she held the position of Secretary of the Department of Social Services and Development in the Philippine cabinet (David et al., 2007).

Her impact extended globally when she was appointed as the United Nations Special Representative for the International Year of the Child (Gupte, 1977). In recognition of her contributions, she received the UN Peace Medal in 1979. In 1992, the American Psychological Association honored her with the Centennial Citation for Distinguished International Service in Psychology in the Area of Public Interest (David et al., 2007).

For a more indepth exploration of Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim visit this website with an open access book of The Lives and Contributions of Marginalized Psychology Pioneers: https://pressbooks.pub/openhistoryofpsychology/chapter/estefaniaaldabalim/

Additional links:
https://feministvoices.com/profiles/estefania-aldaba-lim
https://firstfilipina.blogspot.com/2006/01/estefania-aldaba-lim.html

References:
David, H. P., Villar, I. V. G., & Denmark, F. L. (2007). Estefania Aldaba-Lim (1917-2006). American Psychologist, 62(1), 53. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.62.1.53
Gupte, P. (1977). The U.N. is planning a ‘year of the child’. New York Times, 37.Sexton, V.S., & Hogan, J. D. (1992). International psychology: Views from around the world. University of Nebraska Press.

01/03/2025

Celebrating the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere this !

Let us honor the contributions of women in shaping our society and continue to empower one another. As Dr. Lourdes Carandang, a prominent Filipino psychologist, once said, "Women have the innate capacity to nurture, heal, and transform not just their families, but also their communities and the world."

Let’s keep breaking barriers and inspiring change.




𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨, 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘴. "𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺." (𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯'𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴.)

27/02/2025

27/02/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴!

This Love Month is a time to honor all the meaningful connections in your life. Love comes in many forms, each equally impactful and essential to our experiences. From the bonds that formed with our friends to the warmth that our family gives, and even the relationship we have with ourselves, love is far more diverse and beautiful than we seem to realize.

Here’s a quick recap of the different kinds of love according to ancient Greek philosophy:

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗮 (𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲):

Philautia refers to self-respect, self-care, and the recognition of one’s worth. It is rooted in the ancient Greek concept of self-examination and the care of the self (epimeleia heautou), as emphasized in Socratic philosophy. This form of love is not selfish but rather a necessary foundation for personal growth and the ability to love others. As Reydams-Schils (2022) notes, philautia is tied to the Delphic injunction "Know Thyself" and the soul’s journey toward truth and self-awareness.

𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘙𝘦𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘴-𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘴, 𝘎. (2022). 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘢, 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘪ô𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩. 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭’𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴, 125.

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 (𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲):

Storge refers to the natural, familial love shared between parents and children, siblings, or extended family. It is characterized by loyalty, familiarity, and unconditional care, often rooted in shared experiences and a sense of belonging. Unlike romantic or passionate love, storge is enduring and comforting, embodying the warmth of a parent’s hug or the laughter shared with siblings. C.S. Lewis, in The Four Loves (1960), describes storge as one of the four fundamental types of love, emphasizing its role in familial relationships and its contrast with other forms of love like eros (romantic love) or philia (friendship).

𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘓𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘴, 𝘊.𝘚. (1960). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴.

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲):

Philia is the deep bond of friendship built on mutual respect, trust, and shared values. It is the love felt for close friends who stand by you through life’s challenges. Unlike familial or romantic love, philia is less instinctual and more intentional, often arising from shared interests or ideals. C.S. Lewis, in The Four Loves (1960), describes philia as the least "natural" of loves, as it is not driven by biological or physical impulses but rather by a conscious choice to connect with others on a deeper level.

𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘓𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘴, 𝘊.𝘚. (1960). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴.

25/02/2025

TIE A YELLOW RIBBON: COMMEMORATING THE PEOPLE POWER ANNIVERSARY

"Honoring the spirit of People Power in today’s challenging times. 💛🇵🇭 As we tie yellow ribbons around campus, we remember not just the historic struggle against dictatorship but also the ongoing fight for truth, justice, and democracy in the Philippines. With disinformation, historical distortion, and threats to press freedom on the rise, keeping the spirit of EDSA alive means standing firm against oppression and defending the rights our nation fought so hard to reclaim. Let’s come together, remember our history, and continue the fight for a truly free and democratic Philippines.

23/02/2025

Class & Work Arrangements for 25 February 2025, Tuesday

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23 February 2025

The mayor has directed "all learning institutions in Naga City to shift to alternative learning modalities on February 25, 2025, to mitigate potential traffic disruptions, risk, and public inconvenience due to planned mass protests and to provide students the opportunity to attend the scheduled activities without disrupting the academic calendar" in line with his declaration of February 25 this year as Student Press Freedom Day, to be observed together with the anniversary of the People Power Revolution.

To comply with this directive, classes at all levels at the Ateneo de Naga University will shift to alternative or online modalities on February 25, Tuesday. Each unit will make their own announcement for further details.

Offices will remain open and staff are expected to report for work .

Please be guided accordingly.