Mental Health Sagay City

24/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva for graciously treating the MHPSS Team Sagay to an appreciation lunch.

Your gesture deeply motivates us and reminds us that our efforts throughout the year are seen, valued, and supported. We are grateful for your unwavering commitment to mental health and psychosocial support in our city.

On behalf of the entire MHPSS Team Sagay, thank you, Mayor, for your leadership, generosity, and continued trust in our work.

Padayon sa pag-serbisyo para sa mas maayo nga panglawas kag kahimtangan sang tanan. 🙏💙

02/09/2025

Strengthening Our Teachers, Supporting Our Students 🌿

The Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training for Teachers was successfully conducted by Dr. Mark T. Ortibano Tibz Koi Consultant Psychologist of Sagay City, and facilitated by the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) “Team Sigay”, spearheaded by Sagay National High School.

This training equips our educators with the right knowledge and skills to provide immediate emotional and psychological support to learners and colleagues during times of stress, crisis, or disaster.

💡 With PFA, our teachers become first responders of care—helping create safe, supportive, and resilient schools where no one is left behind.

02/09/2025

🌼 "Your story is not over. Even the darkest nights give way to sunrise. Choose to stay, choose to fight, because you matter more than you know." 💛

22/08/2025

Mental Health in the Workplace

To all leaders, supervisors, and colleagues in our offices:
Please remember that having depression, anxiety, or psychosis does not mean a person is incapable, unskilled, or unworthy of opportunities.

Many individuals facing mental health challenges are highly talented, hardworking, and resilient. What they need most is understanding, support, and a safe environment—not judgment or discrimination.

Let us build workplaces where people are valued for their abilities, not defined by their struggles. Compassion and respect can make all the difference. 🌱✨

16/07/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡
Today marks a meaningful collaboration between the Sagay Population Office, City Health Office, City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD), Sagay National High School, and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Team "Team Sigay" as we conducted an AHD Class and HEADSSS Assessment for selected Grade 11 students of Sagay National High School.

This initiative aims to understand the root causes of rising cases of anxiety, depression, and self-harm among adolescents. Through the HEADSSS framework (Home, Education, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/Depression, and Safety), we hope to gather insights and provide early interventions for our youth.

💡 The activity also included an Adolescent Health and Development Class, where students learned about:
✅ The Reproductive System
✅ Sexuality and Gender
✅ Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
✅ Responsible decision-making and overall adolescent well-being

These sessions are designed to empower students, equip them with lifesaving knowledge, and promote mental and emotional resilience. 🌱

📌 While we've only completed 3 sections today, this is just the beginning. More sessions are lined up in the coming days as we continue reaching more students in need of support, education, and guidance.

Together, we build a future where every young person becomes a champion of their own mental health and well-being. 🏆💚

01/05/2025

04/04/2025

27/03/2025

Team Sigay Mental Health Advocates Conducts MHPSS Stress Debriefing for Human Resource for Health in Negros Occidental

We are honored to share that Team Sigay Mental Health Advocates of Sagay City was invited by the Provincial Health Office Mental Health Unit and CLMMRH to be part of this activity.

This initiative was dedicated to the Human Resources for Health (HRH) professionals deployed across various Local Government Units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, recognizing their dedication and resilience in serving the community.

Through this session, we aimed to provide support, promote mental well-being, and equip our frontliners with coping strategies to navigate the challenges of their vital roles in healthcare.

We extend our gratitude to the Provincial Health Office - Negros Occidental and CLMMRH DOH Western Visayas for this opportunity and salute all HRH professionals for their unwavering commitment to public health.

22/03/2025

📢 Strengthening Mental Health Awareness Among Students! 🧠💙

In response to the growing concerns surrounding adolescent mental health, a 3-day Mental Health Screening was successfully conducted for the Senior High School students of Sagay National High School. This initiative was carried out by Psychology students from National University (NU) Bacolod, under the guidance of Dr. Mark T. Ortibano, Head of the NU Bacolod School of Psychology and Consultant Psychologist for the Sagay City LGU; Mr. Jose Marie Portal, NU Bacolod Community Engagement Coordinator; and Ms. Trina Grace Pahilanag, NU Bacolod Guidance Counselor.

This meaningful activity was made possible through the invaluable support and leadership of Ms. Ryan Joy Dizon, Executive and Academic Director of NU Bacolod.

The initiative was further strengthened through careful planning and coordination with the DepEd Tayo Sagay City, led by Mr. Dannie Clark Dan Uguil, and the Principal of Sagay National High School - Senior High School, Mr. Jerson Donasco . Their unwavering commitment to addressing the growing mental health challenges faced by adolescents paved the way for this impactful engagement.

With the collective efforts of multiple sectors—Sagay City Health Office, Sagay CSWD, Sagay DRRM, and TEAM MHPSS TEAM SIGAY—the screening has successfully commenced. However, this is just the beginning! 🌱

This initiative marks a significant step toward promoting mental health awareness, providing essential support, and creating a safer, more nurturing environment where students can thrive.

Let’s continue working together to break the stigma surrounding mental health and prioritize the well-being of our youth! Mental health matters! 💙

Special thanks to our Congressman Alfredo D. Marañon, III, City Mayor Hon Narciso L.Javelosa Jr and Vice Mayor Leo Rafael M. Cueva for all the financial and manpower support and to the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental Governor Hon. Eugenio Jose Lacson for the provision of vehicle to the students of the National University Bacolod


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