Iloilo Doctors' College Psychology Society

𝗦𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗼𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝘀𝗮;
Even when the rain feels endless, hope remains.

Fear whispers as we’re lost in the fray,
Grades fall, and worries grow day by day.
We drown in things we cannot see or hold,
A quiet struggle, heavy, lone, and cold.

Questions rise like waves that crash and shake:
Will we make it through? Will the storm break?

We long for peace, release from the fight,
To breathe once more, to rest in gentler light.

But then comes a sunset, soft and warm,
A promise glowing through the storm.
Even in shadows, light appears;
Even in chaos, calm draws near.

You gave your all, you did your best—
Now let your weary heart find rest. 🍀

Words by: Malanday, B.
Art by: Belasa, C.

IN PHOTOS | 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Iloilo Doctors' College (IDC) Psychology Society proudly participated in the Mental Health Forum 2025, held on October 30, 2025 at the Marian Theater of St. Paul University Iloilo.

With the theme “Turn Awareness Into Action,” the forum became a meaningful gathering of psychology students, educators, and mental health advocates from across Panay. The event served as a platform for learning, reflection, and collaboration among individuals who share the same passion for advancing mental health awareness and support.

The Mental Health Forum 2025 served as a reminder that true progress begins when awareness is turned into action.

Kindness doesn’t cost anything, yet it can mean everything to someone who’s struggling. We’ll never truly know how much a simple act of compassion can impact a person’s day—or even their will to keep going. No one fully understands the weight another person carries—their silent battles, their unspoken fears, the exhaustion behind their smiles. Sometimes, the smallest gesture or the softest words are enough to remind someone that they are not alone, that the world can still be gentle amid all the chaos.

We often forget that empathy isn’t just about understanding—it’s about feeling with someone, even when we can’t completely grasp their pain. Life can be unpredictable and, at times, painfully cruel. But there is always a choice—to stay kind, to stay gentle, even when the world isn’t. Choose not to add to someone’s hurt. Choose to be the reason someone feels seen, safe, and understood.

Be the hand that helps someone get back up, the voice that reminds them they’re not alone. Your kindness might be the reason someone decides to hold on a little longer—to believe that healing is still possible, that life can still be kind.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

And to anyone who feels lost right now—please know it’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to carry everything on your own. You are not alone in this fight. You matter more than you realize, and you have a purpose this world still needs.

Believe in yourself, even on the days it feels hardest—because there are people out there who already believe in you.

Magpadayon lang. ;

The first-ever Psychology Student Forum in Panay is finally happening! 💗

Let’s make this Mental Health Month not just meaningful, but unforgettable and fun! 🌿
See you there, Sikolohistas! 🔱✨

🧠💙✨𝓣𝓾𝓻𝓷 𝓐𝔀𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓐𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 ✨🤍🧠 The FIRST Psychology Student Mental Health Forum 2025 is here! 🔥

Psych students from all over Panay are coming together for one epic celebration of Mental Health Month filled with learning, connection, and purpose.🫂

🗓 Date: October 30, 2025
📍 Venue: Marian Theater
🎯 Theme: “Turn Awareness into Action”

This OCTOBER is a month-long observance of mental health that aims to raise continued awareness, combat stigma, and encourage open conversations about mental health.🔱

Get ready for a day of growth, inspiration, and a little bit of Psych energy may halong caffeine and compassion. ☕🤍
Because this isn’t just a forum, it’s a movement. 💭

Let’s turn our awareness into action, one mind at a time. 🌿

You know it’s that time when…

𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗗: 𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 ☕📚

Chill gusto, aral ayaw? 😭

Psychmates, nalalanghap niyo na rin ba ‘yung simoy ng cramming season? O baka naman ‘yung amoy ng midterm stress? 😅

Sa nalalapit na Midweek, let’s welcome the tambak-tambak na reviewers… na minsan, dekorasyon lang sa desk. 🧐

We all have our own ways to keep the brain alive while reviewing— para sa iba, caffeine; sa iba naman, pure denial na para bang walang exam 😭.

Pero sabi nga nila, procrastination isn’t laziness, it’s emotional regulation gone wrong. 💀 Relate much?

Kaya laban lang, mga ka-Sikolohistas!

Kung ‘di mo pa nasisimulan, at least iniisip mo na— progress na ‘yan! 🧠✨

So tell us — 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄? 👀

Words by: Rojo, J.
Layout by: Naquita, A., Villanueva, C.

𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗧?

Hola, ka-Sikolohista!

It’s time to unleash your creativity and proudly showcase your design skills as the IDC Psychology Society invites you to join the 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

This invitation is open to all bona fide students of 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 (𝐈𝐃𝐂) enrolled in the 𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 program for the 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫.

Get a chance to have your entry become the 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 design of our program's ID lanyard and receive the product, featuring your winning design for 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚, along with a 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚.

Seize the opportunity and let the product of your creative mind come to life!

The deadline for submission is on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠.

For further details, kindly access the Google Drive and Google Form links below:

Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM44n9ZUnqu84A1497sv0Og6rVsWrwou4vJ1EKlDcO6ycRdQ/viewform?usp=header

FOR LOGOS:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KYOhaWOCfRPwVyxPbS4b6r-12YqZVEYg

📌 For inquiries, please contact the following officers:
▪️𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 - 𝗜𝗗𝗖 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗦𝗼𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿
▪️𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗝𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁 - 𝗜𝗗𝗖 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗦𝗼𝗰 𝗣𝗜𝗢
▪️𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗼𝘇 - 𝗜𝗗𝗖 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗦𝗼𝗰 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

"𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙖 𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙥, 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙙𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙤.” — Virgilio G. Enriquez

Isang pagpupugay at taos-pusong pagbati sa mga dakilang g**o na patuloy na naglilingkod nang may puso, pag-ibig, at sakripisyo. Bilang pangalawang magulang, kayo ang katuwang at kanlungan sa pagpapaunlad ng isipan, emosyon, at kalusugang mental ng kabataan.

Sa inyong gabay, ang sikolohiya ay nagiging buhay — isang patunay na ang kabutihan ay dumadaloy sa bawat estudyanteng natutong magmahal, umunawa, at mangarap. 🌻

Mula sa Sikolohiyang Lipunan ng Iloilo Doctors’ College, isang maalab na pagbati ng “Maligayang Araw ng mga Guro” saan mang sulok ng mundo! 👩🏽‍🏫✨

Mga kataga ni Bonso, R.
Mga kuha ni Patopaten, X.
Disenyo ni Secugal, H.

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘

‎On this day, let’s honor the quiet strength within each of us. Your mind is a sacred garden—tend it gently, for every thought and feeling is a seed with the power to grow hope or despair. Like rivers that flow quietly and stars that patiently shine, healing unfolds in its own time.

‎Never forget: 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲.

Courage is found not in perfection, but in the bravery to face each day—to ask for help, and to offer kindness to others. A single act of compassion can brighten even the darkest night. 🤝🫂

‎Together, we can break the chains of stigma and build a world where every mind is cared for and every voice matters. Be the light, be the hope, be the gentle hand that lifts another. 🩷

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕.”

Words by: Molano, I.
Layout by: Hiponia, F.

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | IDC Psychology Society, GSO Hold Mental Health Awareness Session

The Iloilo Doctors' College (IDC) Psychology Society, in collaboration with IDC Guidance and Services Office (GSO), recently conducted a Mental Health Awareness Session at the Basic Education Department (BED)—Alumni Hall, October 6.

With the theme “Together for Mental Wellness: Guidance for Stress and Su***de Prevention,” guest speaker Dr. Mary Joy Ann Aguadera highlighted that “su***de is a cry for help,” pushing the students to be proactive in addressing mental health concerns.

“As students, you will act as support. Hindi natin matutulungan ang lahat but we can start with an act of kindness ,” she said, further emphasizing the essence of open conversation, empathy, and compassion.

Dr. Ana Eva Y. Tirador, Dean of Students, also expressed her support, assuring students that they will receive the collective guidance they need.

“We and the Guidance Office are here to help you,” she said.

The Mental Health Awareness Session was organized to address mental health concerns, early intervention, and self-care in continuing the initiatives toward supportive and mentally healthy students.

Words by: Decrito, J.
Layout by: Santiago, G., Villanueva, C.
Photos by: Vera, H.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Student-psychologists bound by their desire for knowledge flocked to IDC’s Alumni Hall to quench their thirst for learning and to take part in the Psychology First Aid Training held last Saturday, October 4, 2025. Ms. Kyrie Elieson Gicole from St. Paul’s University (SPUI) and Ms. Dianne Lois Senegocio from Central Philippine University (CPU) played a massive part in the afternoon’s knowledge-gaining agendas as they dispersed their intellect about su***de and psychological first aid, in line with the Su***de Prevention Month which was observed last month.

As an outstanding 4th-Year Psychology student from SPUI, Ms. Gicole tackled the significance of su***de prevention as well as the gravity of the subject matter itself, stating that su***de is preventable, when awareness and timely action are etched together. She also stressed the importance of the role of psychology students as “𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬” of mental health who determine and carve a path for people at risk. According to her, students of the said program are the ones who are being harnessed as 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. She placed a dot on her presentation by showing an award-winning video that emphasized the vitality of uttering three simple words— “𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲?”

On the other hand, Ms. Senegocio embarked on a journey that brought a light on the value of 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 or PFA. As PSYnapse's President for External Affairs, she consistently pursues several activities that can be traced back to mental health, a fact that spells out her full consciousness about PFA. She covered large swaths of topics in relation to Psychological First Aid— from its proper procedure and potency, to minuscule details such as body language and slight movements, which, in consonance with what she said, is a feature that is essential in order to build a strong foundation of trust and assurance between the patient and the person conducting the PFA.

As pillars of mental health awareness, Ms. Gicole and Ms. Senegocio steered the spotlight on the weigh of su***de and PFA, paving the way for future psychologists to come and one day, aid in the crippling dilemma grounded on psychological problems.

Words by: Osuyos, N.
Layout by: Maghuyop, S.
Edited by: Santiago, G.
Photos by: Huyaban, A.