Xavier Center for Mental Health and Research

03/03/2026

𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓. 𝑰𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕.

Today, the XCMHR Director, along with the lead graduate student interns of XCMHR had a meaningful exploratory meeting with researchers Ms. Amie I. Jacobe and Ms. Amelia Luz A. Agbayani, regarding the key findings from their study on resilience, bullying, emotional regulation, and perceived social support, opening important conversations about the real experiences of young learners.

This meeting marks the beginning of crafting a 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 anchored in enhancing the 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 among teachers and students alike paving way for a more supportive learning environment.

We are grateful for the openness and collaboration of our researchers. Together, we move from research to action—toward lasting impact. 💙

02/03/2026

XCMHR's XU MA Psych Graduate School interns together with the XCMHR Director Doc Luel Mae Z. Pilayre-Contreras participated in the Dinner for a Cause. It is an important fundraising and advocacy event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA)-10. The event was held on February 28, 2026 at Pearlmont Inn in Cagayan de Oro City where it gathered various persons, groups and organizations in support of mental health advocacy within the community.

01/03/2026

Consultative virtual meeting done on February 22, 2026 with the XCMHR Director and Psychology Graduate School Intern Team Leaders regarding the XCMHR’s participation in the upcoming community event "Laag Konsulta" during the Xavier University Social Development Week 2026 which will happen this March 2026.

01/03/2026

A meaningful courtesy visit was held on February 19, 2026 with the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) at the PMHA Office, Brgy. 40, Cagayan de Oro City together with the Psychology Graduate School Interns of XCMHR to discuss the upcoming Dinner for a Cause and to prepare for the community event this April 2026. It is truly an honor to be part of the celebration of the PMHA’s 50 years of unwavering dedication and commitment to strengthening mental health advocacy in our community.

03/02/2026

OUR LINK IS NOW OPEN!

03/02/2026

OUR XCMHR XU GRADUATE STUDIES MA PSYCHOLOGY INTERNS
FOR SEMESTER 2 SY 2025-2026
..are preparing, getting ready to serve well, learn and be better

31/01/2026

ANOTHER RESEARCH FINDINGS

This published journal or research article centers on the lived experiences of Filipino homosexual men in Muslim communities in Lanao del Sur, offering a rare intersectional and q***r analysis grounded in a southern Philippine context. The study documents how participants navigate stigma, religious norms, and communal expectations through strategies of selective disclosure, identity compartmentalization, and reliance on informal support networks. Beyond documenting marginalization, it foregrounds agency and resilience, contributing to q***r studies by expanding its geographical and cultural scope. For social research in Mindanao, the paper highlights the importance of culturally grounded approaches to sexuality, religion, and social inclusion.

Click and read at https://journals.msuiit.edu.ph/langkit/article/view/818
and at https://journals.msuiit.edu.ph/langkit/article/view/818/623

31/01/2026

OUR RESEARCH FINDINGS

Read through about FOMO or the Fear of Missing Out and how this experience affects overall life situations of Filipino adolescents. This published journal article or research delves into the unique ways about how FOMO shapes emotions, behaviors, and social interactions, providing a deeper insight into daily struggles and coping mechanisms of young people.

Clink the link to the article
https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hbds/article/view/278202

And this article is also recognized and it received the Xavier University Publication Awards for AY 2025-2026 (XU KURO Memo No 25-04)

31/01/2026

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31/01/2026

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18/12/2025

OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The XUSD-SLP and -SIAP collaboration with our Psych Teachers and Psy 20 classes

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit University forming leaders of character for the needs of Mindanao, the Philippines, and Asia-Pacific.