WVSUMC-Department of Psychiatry

18/08/2026

Do you know the signs of depression?
It's not just simple sadness.
You may notice changes in sleep or eating, intense sadness, loss of interest, or avoiding others. In more severe cases, you may experience self-harm.
If you or someone you know is experiencing this, seek help. There are hotlines and health centers ready to listen and support.
Remember, no health without mental health.

You may contact
WVSU - MC 09064571619

08/08/2026

Stress is not something to ignore.

It makes it hard for us to relax and take decisions; it shoots up anxiety and irritation, and negatively impacts our overall health.

Learn to spot the signs of stress and practice simple techniques that help you pause, breathe, and slow down: https://bit.ly/4vv0K2G

31/07/2026

Even the most capable of us can feel overwhelmed.

Sometimes, support comes from the people around us. Sometimes, it begins with a single breath.

Watch this short video and learn simple breathing exercises that may help during moments of anxiety or panic. 🌿

Credits to our Clinical Clerks Rotators last June 1-15, 2026.

22/07/2026

There will be days when the future feels uncertain. Yet somehow, you find the strength to keep living, to keep hoping, and to keep moving forward.

One day at a time. 💙

20/07/2026

Kailangan ng kausap? May malalapitan. 💙

NCMH Crisis Hotline:
📞 1553 | 📱 0917 899 8727 or 0919 057 1553 | ☎️ 1800-1888-1553
BARMM Crisis Helpline:
📱 0995 193 2476 | 0962 683 2476

Pwede ring dumulog sa pinakamalapit na health center.
Hindi ka nag-iisa.

19/07/2026

A little bitter. A little sweet. That's life. Still worth savoring.

Through it all, may you remember that you are just as worthy of compassion as anyone else. 🫶

17/07/2026

Don't let this week's setbacks define you. Rest. Recuperate. Begin again.

The road ahead may hold something better than you imagined.

and what if
after everything,
yesterday was not the end?
and something wonderfully
worthwhile
awaits around the bend?

I often add a qualifier like “what if”…not to weaken the thought, but to acknowledge the unknown. It may not always fill sure, but it does leave open space to wonder. For me, “what if” is a starting point, especially when imagining what could be begins to feel too distant, too foggy.

I used to travel a lot in my early 20s (as a musician), and I’d love when we travel through regions that had scenic overlook spots. Being so young then, I remember taking those photos, often thinking: “someday, I’ll be back! And when I come back, I’ll spend more time taking it all in.”

However, over a decade has passed since those days, and I haven’t been back to the spots in the photos. As time goes on, it gets hard to imagine returning. But at the same time, as I’ve learned to illustrate and create scenes on a page, I’ve begin to embrace the “what if.” Sure, the scene image only lives on a page but at the same time, what if what seems far away comes to life in a new way? Something unexpected, yet worthwhile.

“What if,” “perhaps,” and “maybe” have become mainstays in my vocabulary for many things. I don’t see them as simply a hesitation to say the thing fully. Instead, I seem these kind of phrases as a recognition of what I genuinely do not know, while also carving out space to imagine what might be possible, anyway.

I am not saying you must always qualify a statement with “what if” or “perhaps.” There are many times where the opposite works and is necessary, and declaring boldly is of course a powerful thing. And at the same time, there are these spaces in between, where it’s genuinely hard to imagine, to see the path ahead - and I hope in those spaces you can give yourself the permission of the what-if.

What if I haven’t seen it all yet?
What if I do get to see the effort really did matter, in ways I’ll someday see?
What if, somehow, there ends up being something wonderfully worthwhile, anyway?

I can’t tell you how it all plays out, but when it’s hard to imagine what’s ahead, I hope you can embrace the “what if” however you can.

16/07/2026

Yes, we see you.

To those who keep showing up, even when you're tired—what you do matters.

You matter. 💚

16/07/2026

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body.

Good nutrition supports both your physical and mental well-being. This Nutrition Month, make every meal an opportunity to nourish your body and your mind. Small, healthy choices today can make a lasting difference.

15/07/2026

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