LCUP Student Mental Health Council

10/09/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Many hide their pain, fearing that speaking up might make them feel like a burden. We live in a society that often mistakes silence for endurance, leading so many to carry overwhelming weight alone. Yet, reaching out for support when life feels impossibly heavy is never a sign of weakness. When we choose to speak about the problems we are most afraid to share, we break the isolation that keeps us suffering in the dark.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let us gently remind each other that no storm has to be faced in isolation, and that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of bravery and hope. And when it is us who experience the same weight alone, we hope we are met with the same amount of compassion and gentleness we give to others.

In a world where people struggle on their own, just remember that…

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

✍️: 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻
🎨: 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮

07/09/2026

AT ITO NA NGA!🔥

After the votes are in, it’s finally time to meet the new officers and moderators of the LCUP Student Mental Health Council for A.Y. 2026–2027! ✨

New faces, new ideas, and new roles—but same heart, same purpose, and same commitment to mental health advocacy.

To our new leaders, good luck and congratulations!
And to our members, handa na ba kayo? 👀

Here’s to another meaningful year with SMHC! 🌱✨

03/09/2026

AYAN NA SILA!! 👀🗳️

The candidates are ready, and now it’s your turn to choose! 💚

📌 How to vote: Open the link or scan the QR Code that will be sent through our official Messenger Group Chat.

Read the choices carefully, and submit your vote.

To all SMHC members, your vote matters! Please make sure to participate, as we need the majority of members to make this election valid.

Choose wisely, vote responsibly, and make your voice count. 🗳️✨

12/08/2026

Hello, Consolanians!

We know that taking the first step toward caring for your mental health can feel intimidating, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

The Student Welfare Services (SWS) is here to offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can share what you are going through right from the comfort of your own space.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need someone to talk to, you can schedule an Online Counseling session with us! Take that step for yourself today, fill out the form via this link bit.ly/LCUPOnlineCounseling or scan the QR to request your session. Pag-usapan natin ‘yan!

10/08/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing co-moderator, 𝓜𝓪'𝓪𝓶 𝓛𝓮𝓶!🧠✨

Thank you so much for creating a safe space for all of us, keeping our mental health a priority, and leading with so much heart and kindness. Wishing you a year ahead filled with peace, rest, and all the happiness you bring to our space!💚

"𝘈 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘥."

27/07/2026

Good news, Advocates!💚

Missed your chance to join? We've got you! 🙌 The SMHC Membership Application is now extended until 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 21, 2026

Our General Assembly is just around the corner, and we're excited to welcome both new and returning members. 🌿

Thinking of taking the lead? Officer applications are also open! This might be your sign to step up and make a difference!

𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨. 💚

23/07/2026

10/07/2026

💚 Consolanians, are you ready to make a difference?

Do you have the heart to become a Mental Health Advocate? 💙💚

The Student Mental Health Council (SMHC) is looking for passionate students who want to promote hope, support, and well-being within the LCUP community.

📌 Open to all LCUP College and AE/Night College students

📌 Apply here:
https://bit.ly/SMHC-ApplicationFormSY26-27

Whether you're passionate about helping others, interested in advocacy, or simply want to grow as a leader, there's a place for you in SMHC.

🌱 Join us in creating a campus where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

SMHC is waiting for YOU! 💙💚

27/05/2026

🌸 MindEd Series — Episode 8 🌸
Just like flowers, we all bloom differently and in our own time. In a world full of comparison, it’s easy to feel left behind—but your worth is not measured by someone else’s progress, beauty, or success.

This video serves as a reminder to appreciate your own growth, embrace your uniqueness, and practice self-kindness. Because true self-worth starts when you learn to see the beauty within yourself.

Remember:
You are growing.
You are enough.
And your time will come. 🌷

✨ Behind This Bloom ✨
Script Writer: Lovely Mae C. Reyes
Voice Over: Jennysys Angeles, Cielo Javier, Patricia Mae Bontigao, Stephanie Bernal
Editor: Emma Gwynette Magbanua

19/05/2026

“Not overwhelming. Not dramatic. Just heavier.”

MindEd Series Episode 7 explores mental fatigue and emotional burnout — the quiet exhaustion that can slowly affect how we think, feel, and move through everyday life.

This video is for mental health awareness and education only. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional help.

Presented by the LCUP Student Mental Health Council.

Credits
Scriptwriting & Editing: John Jayson Santiago
Voice Over: John Jayson Santiago
Visuals: Pexels, Pixabay
Music: Chris Zabriskie, Aakash Gandhi, Godmode, The Soundlings, AtlasAudio