Mandala Psychological Services

27/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our Mental Health Champion, Sir Joonee, on passing the September 2026 Psychologist Computer-Based Licensure Exam! 🧠✨

Watching your hard work, expertise, and relentless dedication pay off is an incredible milestone for our entire team. Stepping up to officially claim your title as a Registered Psychologist is a true testament to your commitment to the field and to every service user we support.

We are so proud of you and honored to serve alongside you as we continue journeying towards holistic wellbeing!

Keep soaring, Sir Joonee! 💜

13/09/2026

𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘. 🌈💛

It’s 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲! ✨

Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows—and positive thinking doesn’t mean pretending that difficult moments don’t exist.

Sometimes, it simply means choosing to notice what is still good, focusing on what we can control, and allowing ourselves to believe that things can get better. 🌱

Our thoughts can shape how we approach challenges, setbacks, and everyday moments. By becoming more aware of pessimistic habits, we can gradually make room for a more hopeful and balanced perspective.

☀️ Notice the little things that bring you joy.
🌈 Look for possibilities, even during difficult moments.
💭 Challenge thoughts that keep you stuck.
🤍 Give yourself permission to hope.

What’s one little thing that made you smile today? 😊
Share it with us—or tag someone who could use a little sunshine on their timeline. 🌈✨

Thoughtfully created by our intern from 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑴𝑶𝑨 - 𝑴𝒔. 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒐

12/09/2026

Are you finding it tough to protect your time and energy without feeling guilty? Setting healthy boundaries isn't about pushing people away—it's about honoring your mental health and building stronger, more respectful relationships.

Led and facilitated by our interns from National University- Mal of Asia, join us 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞) for our webinar, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, where we'll share practical strategies to help you communicate your limits with grace, confidence, and compassion.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬:
ZOOM MEETING LINK
Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85113487776?pwd=2RDtRBeIWF3aaz7GjWZIym63JMaqUF.1
Meeting ID: 851 1348 7776
Passcode (if needed): 538101

Remember, you don't have to walk this path alone. Let's journey towards holistic wellbeing as we listen and learn to say no with kindness. See you later!

Saying “no” doesn’t mean you’re selfish. Sometimes, it simply means you’re setting a boundary.

We often say “yes” because we’re afraid of disappointing others, being misunderstood, or feeling guilty. But healthy boundaries allow us to care for others while still taking care of ourselves.

Mandala Psychological Services, together with the Interns from the National University - Mall of Asia invite you to “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔” - an online session where we’ll learn how to set healthy limits, communicate our needs, and say “no” with confidence while still being kind.

Because you can be kind and still choose yourself. 🌱

📅 Date: September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔗 The Zoom link will be posted on the Mandala Psychological Services' page on September 12

Save the date and join us as we learn the art of saying no - with kindness 💚

12/09/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙? 👀

Maybe this is your sign to start small. 🤍

Procrastination isn’t always about being lazy. Sometimes, it can involve putting off tasks that feel difficult, overwhelming, or uncomfortable.

The good news? You don’t have to solve everything all at once. 🤍

Try starting with small, manageable steps:

✨ Start with a small step.
📝 Break tasks into smaller parts.
⏰ Set a specific time to begin.
🚫 Reduce distractions when possible.
🌱 Focus on progress, not perfection.

Sometimes, getting started is the hardest part. But even a small step can help make a task feel more manageable.

So, what’s one task you’ve been putting off? Try giving yourself just a few minutes to begin today. 🤍

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰.

Thoughtfully created by our intern from 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑴𝑶𝑨 - 𝑴𝒔. 𝑱𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑩. 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒐ñ𝒂

Source: Grunschel, C., Patrzek, J., Klingsieck, K. B., & Fries, S. (2018). Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 46(2), 143–157.

11/09/2026

📣 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍!

Missed our previous call for interns? Here's your chance! 💚

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 is once again accepting interns for our hybrid internship program, offering opportunities to learn and gain practical experience through both online and onsite activities. If you're looking for an internship where you can continue learning, build your skills, and gain meaningful experience in the field of psychology, we'd love to hear from you!

For internship inquiries and applications, email us at:
[email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to Mandala!

11/09/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘.

Yesterday, we were reminded that a supportive conversation can begin with listening. But sometimes, meaningful conversations require us to look beyond what we see on the surface.

Someone can be capable, productive, hardworking, funny, and present for everyone around them—while quietly carrying struggles that others may not see.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.

This is why phrases like “You don’t look depressed” can be harmful. Mental health struggles do not always have a visible appearance, and we cannot always know what someone is carrying based on how they seem to be doing.

Sometimes, instead of asking only, “How are you?”, we can make space for a more meaningful check-in:

“How are you, really?”
“How have things been for you lately?”
“Is there anything you’ve been carrying that you want to talk about?”

To our capable friends who seem to have everything together: you deserve support, too. You don't have to wait until you are no longer functioning to acknowledge that you're struggling.

Today, look beyond the surface. Is there someone you can check in on—and perhaps, someone you can allow to check in on you? 🤍

Thoughtfully created by our intern from 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑴𝑶𝑨 - 𝑴𝒔. 𝒀𝒔𝒉𝒂 𝒀𝒗𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑴. 𝑪𝒂𝒄𝒂

10/09/2026

Saying “no” doesn’t mean you’re selfish. Sometimes, it simply means you’re setting a boundary.

We often say “yes” because we’re afraid of disappointing others, being misunderstood, or feeling guilty. But healthy boundaries allow us to care for others while still taking care of ourselves.

Mandala Psychological Services, together with the Interns from the National University - Mall of Asia invite you to “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔” - an online session where we’ll learn how to set healthy limits, communicate our needs, and say “no” with confidence while still being kind.

Because you can be kind and still choose yourself. 🌱

📅 Date: September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔗 The Zoom link will be posted on the Mandala Psychological Services' page on September 12

Save the date and join us as we learn the art of saying no - with kindness 💚

10/09/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚. 💛

Today, on 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we are reminded of the importance of conversations that are rooted in understanding, compassion, and support.

Sometimes, we may not have the perfect words. But we can create space for someone by being present, listening without judgment, and reminding them that they do not have to carry difficult moments alone.

A simple check-in can be meaningful. A conversation can create connection. And listening can be a way of letting someone know: “I’m here with you.”

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Because support can begin with a conversation.

Thoughtfully created by our intern from 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑴𝑶𝑨 - 𝑴𝒔. 𝑱𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑩. 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒐ñ𝒂

09/09/2026

𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛.

Talking about su***de can feel difficult. Sometimes, we worry about saying the wrong thing, bringing up an uncomfortable topic, or not knowing what to say next.

But creating space for honest conversations can be an important part of breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts.

As we approach 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on September 10, this month invites us to change the narrative on su***de—from silence and shame toward understanding, compassion, and meaningful support.

A conversation does not have to be perfect. Sometimes, it can simply begin with:

“How have you really been feeling lately?”
“I’m here if you want to talk.”
“You don’t have to go through this alone.”

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

Who is someone you can gently check in on today?

Thoughtfully created by our intern from 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑴𝑶𝑨 - 𝑴𝒔. 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑽𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒐

07/09/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗗? 𝗛𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘. ⏸️🤍

When your to-do list feels never-ending and deadlines start piling up, sometimes what you need isn’t to keep pushing—it’s to take a B-R-E-A-K. ⏰✨

A few intentional minutes to pause can help you reset before returning to what needs your attention.

Try this simple 5-step mindful pause:

🌿 𝐁 — 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞
Ground yourself with a slow, deep breath.

🌿 𝐑 — 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
Drop your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and let go of some of the tension you’re carrying.

🌿 𝐄 — 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞
Drink some water, stretch, or step outside for a breath of fresh air.

🌿 𝐀 — 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞
Remind yourself that resting is productive, too.

🌿 𝐊 — 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Treat yourself with grace as you reset and step back into your work.

You don’t always have to push through exhaustion. Sometimes, taking a moment to pause can help you return with a clearer mind and renewed energy. 🤍

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐁-𝐑-𝐄-𝐀-𝐊. 🌿✨

Thoughtfully created by our intern from 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑴𝑶𝑨 - 𝑴𝒔. 𝒀𝒔𝒉𝒂 𝒀𝒗𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑴. 𝑪𝒂𝒄𝒂