NVSU Holds Seminar on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness

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NVSU Holds Seminar on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness

By Nathaniel A. Aliguyon Date Posted November 9, 2024

In a meaningful dialogue about the importance of mental health on campus and in the workplace, the Nueva Vizcaya State University recently conducted a seminar on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness, November 9, 2024 at the Old Administration Building.

Organized by the Student Affairs and Services (SAS), under its Guidance and Counseling Unit, in close coordination with the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Unit and and the Information and Orientation Unit, the one-day activity offered resources for managing mental health challenges and practical tips for self-care practices to first-year students enrolled in the NSTP and members of recognized student organizations (SO).

Dr. Arvin P. Vallesteros, Bayombong Campus Administrator, opened the seminar by reiterating the commitment of the university to mental health support and an inclusive teaching-learning environment for students and employees. Following his address, Mr. Jerwin F. Memita, SAS Campus Coordinator, outlined the purpose of the seminar and provided a preview of what the participating students could expect from the seminar.

To enhance relatability and encourage active peer engagement, the SAS staff, faculty members from the different colleges, and invited student leaders served as speakers and facilitators during the said event. The dialogue during the concurrent sessions focused on specific themes related to mental health and well-being, including 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒕, 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝑰𝑽-𝑨𝑰𝑫𝑺 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, and campus training on Guidance and Counseling.

The seminar aimed to foster a sustainable, well-rounded approach to mental health by equipping students with tools for personal resilience, addressing mental health issues and accessing counseling services, and contributing to a supportive campus culture.

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