CHS - Mental Health Advocates’ Club

𝒜 𝒴ℯ𝒶𝓇 ℴ𝒻 𝒜𝒹𝓋ℴ𝒸𝒶𝒸𝓎， 𝒮ℯ𝓇𝓋𝒾𝒸ℯ， 𝒶𝓃𝒹 ℐ𝓂𝓅𝒶𝒸𝓉． 💚

As Academic Year 2025–2026 comes to a close, the Mental Health Advocates' Club proudly looks back on a year filled with meaningful initiatives, purposeful conversations, and unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy.

Through lectures, orientations, seminars, trainings, psychosocial activities, and peer-support programs, MHAC continued its mission of promoting mental health awareness, empowering students, and fostering a community where every individual feels seen, heard, and supported.

Each activity conducted throughout the year reflects our shared belief that mental health matters and that advocacy begins with education, compassion, and action. These accomplishments were made possible through the collective efforts of our dedicated officers, active members, supportive advisers, partner organizations, and every participant who joined us in advancing this cause.

As we present this Accomplishment Report, we celebrate not only the programs we successfully implemented but also the lives we have reached, the conversations we have started, and the safe spaces we have created together.

The Mental Health Advocates Club likewise extends its sincere appreciation to our outgoing Club President, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐨, whose leadership, dedication, and passion for service have guided the organization throughout the academic year. Your commitment to strengthening MHAC's advocacy and empowering fellow students has left a meaningful impact that will continue to inspire future leaders and advocates.

This year may be ending, but our mission remains the same—to continue championing mental health, breaking stigma, and creating a more compassionate and supportive community for all.

𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐂, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞. 💚

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

On May 31, 2026, the 𝒮𝓉𝓇ℯ𝓈𝓈 ℳ𝒶𝓃𝒶𝑔ℯ𝓂ℯ𝓃𝓉 𝒮ℯ𝓂𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓇 𝒻ℴ𝓇 𝒩𝒮𝒢120 𝓈𝓉𝓊𝒹ℯ𝓃𝓉𝓈 was successfully conducted at the CHS Conference Room, Mindanao State University – Main Campus, Marawi City. The event served as a meaningful platform for promoting mental wellness, resilience, and self-care among future nursing professionals.

A highlight of the seminar was the insightful lectures delivered by our advisers. Prof. Abduljalil Macabago discussed “𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡,” emphasizing the importance of recognizing stressors, understanding their effects on psychological and physical well-being, and fostering healthy approaches to maintaining mental health. Meanwhile, Prof. Naseha M. Omar presented “𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬,” providing practical and evidence-based techniques that students can apply to effectively manage academic pressures and everyday challenges.

The success of the program was further strengthened through the valuable participation and support of Prof. Fatima C. Mote-Dadayan, whose presence underscored the institution’s commitment to student well-being and holistic development.

Through engaging lectures, interactive activities, workshops, and reflective discussions, participants gained a deeper appreciation of the importance of mental health and the role of effective stress management in both personal and professional life. We extend our sincere gratitude to all speakers, faculty members, facilitators, organizers, and participants who contributed to the success of this event.

Together, let us continue to foster a culture of wellness, resilience, and compassion as we prepare to become competent and caring healthcare professionals. 💚

🧠💚 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💚🧠

Mental health is not only about overcoming struggles—it is also about recognizing the values, emotions, and strengths that help us grow, heal, and connect with others.

As part of our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mental Health Advocates’ Club (MHAC) invites everyone to take a moment to pause, reflect, and find the words that truly matter. ✨

This simple activity reminds us that healing can begin with awareness, reflection, kindness, and understanding—not only toward others, but also toward ourselves.

🔍 𝙲𝚊𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝟷𝟶 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚑𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚞𝚣𝚣𝚕𝚎?

Take your time, reflect on each word, and remember:
Your feelings are valid, your mind matters, and you are never alone. 💚

“ℒℯ𝒶𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓅𝓊𝓇𝓅ℴ𝓈ℯ． ℒℯ𝒶𝒹 𝒷ℯ𝓎ℴ𝓃𝒹 𝓅ℯ𝓇𝒻ℴ𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸ℯ.” ✨

The Division of Student Affairs of Mindanao State University – Marawi successfully conducted 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐍: A One-Day Leadership Training Program for Student Leaders and Organizations with the theme, "𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝑯𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒌 𝒎𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒕! 𝑶𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒆. 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕" on April 30, 2026, at the MSU–International Convention Center. The event gathered various student organizations and college-based clubs invited by the DSA, including the 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬' 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 (𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐂), as part of its continuous pursuit of growth and leadership development.

The event was attended by MHAC officers Janema Rohanie G**o, Norjehan Solaiman, and Aisa Bashier, who actively participated in the sessions and workshops.

The program featured a compelling lecture from keynote speaker 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐕. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢, who emphasized authentic leadership and challenged the idea of performative leadership. He highlighted that visibility is not leadership, virality is not impact, and clout is not credibility—reminding student leaders that true leadership is grounded in sincerity, responsibility, and genuine connection.

Another key insight from the session stressed that while winning arguments may be easy, keeping people is leadership, reinforcing the importance of assertiveness balanced with humility and respect.

In the afternoon, participants engaged in interactive workshops designed to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application of leadership principles, equipping student leaders to lead with integrity and purpose.

Through LADIAWAN, MHAC gained another meaningful experience in leadership strengthening its commitment to serve, lead, and create impact within the community. 💚

“𝙺𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚎𝚎.” 🤍

The 𝐌𝐒𝐔–𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 (𝐒𝐏𝐅𝐂) successfully conducted 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑺𝒊𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒚-𝑷𝒆𝒆𝒓: 𝑨 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 last April 11, 2026, at the MSU–ICC. The event gathered various student organizations, including the Mental Health Advocates Club (MHAC), represented by our 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐒. 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐨 and 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐌. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧.

The morning session featured insightful plenary dialogues that emphasized innovative peer-to-peer support initiatives and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces within the MSU community. The first plenary, led by SPFC Adviser Ma’am Alainah D. Moctar, together with SPFC President Jehan D. Mamailao and Vice President Hania L. Domado, highlighted pressing mental health and behavioral concerns relevant to peer facilitation.

The second plenary dialogue, with guest speakers Prof. Sahara Iman M. Alonto and Prof. Jalaluddin M. Alonto, provided meaningful discussions on inclusivity—addressing cultural differences, unconscious bias, and the complexities of fostering a genuine sense of belonging.

In the afternoon, participants engaged in interactive workshops designed to strengthen collaboration and build confidence in peer engagement, equipping student leaders with essential skills in facilitation and support.

Indeed, Project Sikhay-Peer was a successful and empowering initiative, fostering empathy, connection, and a stronger commitment to student wellness.

عيد الفطر المبارك 🌙✨

As the echoes of the takbir fill our hearts, we are reminded of Allah’s mercy, love, and the beauty of faith. Though Ramadhān has come to an end, its lessons remain within us.

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum — may Allah swt accept our عبادات and grant us peace, healing, and endless blessings. 🤍

From the Mental Health Advocates’ Club, Eid'l Fitr Mubārak! 💚

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬

On Ad Hominem Attacks and Security Threats in Digital Spaces The Commission on Students’ Rights and Welfare (SRAW) expresses its grave concern regarding recent incidents in the comment section of a post published by the Supreme Student Government (SSG), where certain individuals were subjected to personal attacks, public humiliation, and, more alarmingly, security threats from anonymous and identifiable accounts.

While the Commission recognizes the right of students to express opinions, dissent, and constructive criticism, we firmly condemn actions that cross the line into ad hominem attacks, harassment, intimidation, and threats. Criticizing ideas, policies, or actions is a legitimate exercise of freedom of expression. However, targeting individuals through mockery, malicious insinuations, the unauthorized posting of photos for the purpose of humiliation, and the issuance of threats—whether explicit or implied—constitutes a violation of the principles of human dignity, student welfare, and campus safety.

The Commission emphasizes that digital platforms are extensions of our campus community. As such, they must remain spaces where discourse is guided by respect, accountability, and responsibility. Freedom of speech does not equate to freedom from responsibility. No student should be subjected to harassment, character attacks, or threats to their safety for participating in campus affairs or expressing their views.

We particularly condemn the circulation of threatening messages reportedly sent by strangers. Any form of threat, whether online or offline, is unacceptable and may constitute a violation of university policies and applicable laws. The safety and security of students remain paramount.

In line with our mandate to uphold and protect students’ rights and welfare, the Commission:

1. Strongly discourages ad hominem attacks and all forms of digital harassment.
2. Calls on students to engage in principled, issue-based discourse rather than personal attacks.
3. Urges individuals who have received threats or harassment to formally report these incidents to the proper authorities for appropriate action.
4. Reaffirms its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment—both within the campus and in digital spaces associated with it.

We call upon the student body to remain vigilant in upholding a culture of respect, accountability, and empathy, especially during times of heightened tension or crisis. Let us resolve disagreements through dialogue and reason, not hostility and intimidation.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨.
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𝗖𝗦𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📩 Email: [email protected]
👤 FB: MSU Main SSG - Commission on Students' Rights and Welfare

As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadhan, MHAC extends its warmest greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in the College of Health Sciences and beyond. 🌙

Ramadhan is a time of reflection, discipline, compassion, and spiritual renewal. It reminds us that true strength lies in patience, gratitude, and kindness toward others.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
“𝒲𝒽ℯ𝓃 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓂ℴ𝓃𝓉𝒽 ℴ𝒻 ℛ𝒶𝓂𝒶𝒹𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝒷ℯ𝑔𝒾𝓃𝓈, 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝑔𝒶𝓉ℯ𝓈 ℴ𝒻 𝒫𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒹𝒾𝓈ℯ 𝒶𝓇ℯ ℴ𝓅ℯ𝓃ℯ𝒹, 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝑔𝒶𝓉ℯ𝓈 ℴ𝒻 ℋℯ𝓁𝓁 𝒶𝓇ℯ 𝒸𝓁ℴ𝓈ℯ𝒹, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒹ℯ𝓋𝒾𝓁𝓈 𝒶𝓇ℯ 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝒾𝓃ℯ𝒹.” (Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim)

May this sacred month bring peace to your hearts, clarity to your intentions, and light to your path. May your fasting, prayers, and good deeds be accepted, and may Allah (SWT) grant you strength, forgiveness, and abundant blessings. ✨

“ℐ𝓃𝒹ℯℯ𝒹, 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅 𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ𝓈 ℯ𝒶𝓈ℯ.” (Qur’an 94:6)

May Ramadhan be a source of healing, hope, and spiritual growth for us all.

Ramadhan Mubarak. 💚✨
— Mental Health Advocates’ Club (MHAC)

𝐏𝐅𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌿

The Mental Health Advocates’ Club (MHAC) successfully conducted its 𝒫𝓈𝓎𝒸𝒽ℴ𝓁ℴ𝑔𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓁 ℱ𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒜𝒾𝒹 (𝒫ℱ𝒜) and 𝒫ℯℯ𝓇 ℒ𝒾𝓈𝓉ℯ𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒮ℯ𝓈𝓈𝒾ℴ𝓃 (𝒫ℒ𝒮） 𝒯𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 on February 11, 2026, at the College of Health Sciences Building, Mindanao State University – Main Campus.

The whole-day training provided participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills in delivering Psychological First Aid and effective peer listening. Through comprehensive lectures, interactive workshops, and guided discussions, participants were equipped to respond with empathy, presence, and responsibility to individuals experiencing stress or emotional distress.

The activity included a Psychological First Aid (PFA) lecture and a Peer Listening Session (PLS) lecture and workshop, led by our respective advisers, Prof. Abduljalil M. Macabago and Prof. Naseha M. Omar.

The program concluded with the closing remarks delivered by the MHAC President, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to fostering a safer, more supportive, and mentally healthy academic community.
This initiative reflects MHAC’s continuous dedication to strengthening mental health advocacy and empowering students to become responsible peer supporters within the College of Health Sciences and to the community.