Universidad de Dagupan Holds Socio-information Drive Initiatives on Mental Health Awareness and Support
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Universidad de Dagupan is committed to provide not only
quality education but also a psychological climate that is conducive for
learning. This is carried out through the Guidance Center's initiatives and
partnerships with the student organizations and vice versa who share the same
mission to contribute to the total formation of a student's character, values
and attitudes and help students gain a better understanding of themselves and
become happy and productive members of the university community.
This school
year, the Psychology Society, Peer Facilitators' Circle and the Guidance Center
worked on three mental health initiatives which covered topics on suicide
awareness and prevention, self-awareness, and mental wellness. These aim to
contribute to students' knowledge on aspects relative to mental health and
share information on basic skills they can use to respond to individuals who
are experiencing mental health issues.
With high hopes, the university
envisions to provide safe spaces and avenues that will encourage students to
seek help openly and freely without the fear of being judged or labelled and
therefore thrive as agentic and productive learners.