Mental Health Negros

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

✨ Behind the 400+ participants, there beats the heart of a movement. 💚

The Mental Health Negros Summit 2025 is not just an event — it’s a collective heartbeat of people who believe that mental health truly matters.

We would like to honor and present every beautiful volunteer who poured their time, energy, and passion into making this summit a success. From the early mornings to the late nights, your dedication and compassion remind us that teamwork makes the dream work. 💫

Each one of you is a thread in this movement — together, you’ve woven something that will continue to inspire, empower, and heal.

🖋 Words by: Renbi Rodrigo
🎨 Layout by: Junela de Pallo

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

𝗞𝗖𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 400 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 4𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁

More than 400 participants came together to advocate for mental health at the 4th Negros Occidental Mental Health Summit, an annual initiative that unites mental health advocates to advance mental health in the region. The event was organized in collaboration with the White Coat Psychological Clinic, Lasallian Association of Mental Health Practitioners, USLS GEC Bridge-Peer Facilitators, USLS Psychological Society, USLS College of Medicine’s TAMBAL, and the Philippine Red Cross.

Held on October 18, 2025, at the Santuario de La Salle, University of St. La Salle–Bacolod, the summit centered on the theme “Positibo nga Sikolohiya: Gabay sa Pag-angot sa Nagabag-o nga Tiempo.” It brought together a diverse group of participants, including students and organizations from Kabankalan Catholic College, Inc. (KCC), such as the Science and Arts Majors Advancing Humanization in All Nations (SAMAHAN) Club, the High School and College Peer Mentor Clubs, and selected students from the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS Psychology) program, as well as representatives from the Counseling and Testing Office (CTO) Gerard R. Trinidad, LPT, RPm, School Psychometrician, Roy B. Javilla, CHRA, RPm, College Peer Mentor Club Adviser, Mia Chriselle V. Ga, LPT, High School Peer Mentor Club Adviser, and Ms. Divine Grace O. Obispo.

These groups collaborated in discussions and activities focused on promoting mental well-being, as part of ongoing efforts to foster a supportive environment for mental health awareness across the region.

written by Kyla Gonzales
photo courtesy of Rhea Mae Alquizar
layout by Sophia Maquilan

21/10/2025

Students from the BS Psychology program of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) attended the 4th Negros Occidental Mental Health Summit on October 18, 2025, at the Santuario De La Salle, University of St. La Salle – Bacolod. This year’s theme was “Positibo nga Sikolohiya: Gabay sa P...

20/10/2025

🧠Participants, describe your 4th Negros Occidental Mental Health Summit experience with us!

We’d love to hear your thoughts, reflections, or most unforgettable moments during the summit. 💬

You may share this post, drop your story in the comment section, or attach a photo from the summit to make your post more memorable. 📸💚

Madamo guid nga salamat!