Adrian Pugate, Registered Psychologist and Psychometrician

13/09/2026

05/09/2026

I think this is a fear many of us carry especially when we feel like we have to get things right.

Sometimes, we can’t simply say, “It’s okay to fail.” Because sometimes, someone is depending on us. Sometimes, the consequences feel real, and we genuinely can’t afford to get it wrong.

But even then, we’re still human. We can make mistakes. We can feel overwhelmed. We can get things wrong and still find a way forward.

Maybe the goal isn’t to never fail. Maybe it’s to remind ourselves that even when things don’t go as planned, we can pause, learn, ask for help, and try again.

So instead of “What if I fail?”

Maybe ask “If things don’t work out, how can I take care of myself and figure out what comes next?”

Because your worth was never dependent on getting everything right. 🤗

04/09/2026

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31/08/2026

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19/08/2026

Position Statement of the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP) on Violence in Schools

19/08/2026

📢 RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION SHARING DURING MASS TRAGEDIES

A Quick Reference Guide for Media Practitioners and the General Public

In the aftermath of a tragedy, how information is shared can either support community recovery or unintentionally worsen trauma and trigger violence contagion.

Newsrooms set the narrative, but every social media user controls its spread.

The Psychological Association of the Philippines - Clinical Psychology Division shares this Quick Reference Guide to help foster safety, responsibility, and trauma-informed communication across all platforms.

🧠 QUICK TAKEAWAYS:

🚫 Deny Perpetrators Infamy: Limit names, photos, and manifestos to prevent the contagion effect.

🧩 Look at Systemic Causes: Focus on structural gaps rather than single, oversimplified motives.

🛡️ Protect Survivors: Honor human dignity, practice informed consent, and respect privacy.

💚 Highlight Recovery & Support: Amplify crisis helplines, support services, and community resilience.

📄 READ THE FULL GUIDELINES:

Access the complete, point-by-point document for newsrooms and the public:

🔗 Link: https://tinyurl.com/MassViolence2026

📱 Or scan the QR Code on the image!

📧 Official Inquiries: [email protected]

18/05/2026

04/05/2026

It was a privilege to join the students of the University of Santo Tomas - Department of Behavioral Science as a resource speaker for their talk show, "One Step at a Time: Softening the Restless Minds.” It was a pleasure sharing insights with such an engaged group.