In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) of all CBSUA campuses spearheaded a meaningful seminar titled โBreaking the Silence, Embracing Open Conversations about Mental Healthโ on September 30, 2025. The activity was held through a Google Meet session and was also livestreamed via the OSAS Official Facebook Page.
The seminar aimed to raise awareness about mental health concerns, foster compassion among the academic community, and encourage safe and open conversations about suicide prevention. Resource person, Ms. Odette E. Esteve, Registered Psychologist, highlighted the importance of early intervention, supportive peer networks, and the role of guidance and counseling services in addressing emotional and psychological challenges faced by students.
Participants actively engaged in the discussions by sharing insights and reflections, which created a safe and empathetic virtual space for dialogue. The session emphasized the message that seeking help is a sign of strength, and that every individual has a role in creating a culture of care and support.
Through this initiative, OSAS reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness and supporting the holistic well-being of students. The seminar served as a reminder that by breaking the silence and embracing open conversations, communities can work together to prevent suicide and save lives. | ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ด ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ช๐ค๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ณ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ท๐ช๐ค๐ฆ๐ด
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