Psychology at UPV

21/09/2026

Psychology at UPV is one with the Filipino nation in commemorating the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines.

We continue to condemn the atrocities during the Marcos dictatorship. The death and torture of thousands resulted in collective and intergenerational trauma, and has sown silence, fear, and distrust that we continue to reap. We hope for healing for the survivors and their families, but our hope for healing goes hand in hand with our call for justice.

Never again. Never forget.

12/09/2026

Publication and Limited-Time Open Access Article Alert:

We are pleased to announce the publication of a paper in the journal Child Abuse and Neglect. The paper, co-authored by Dr. Mamauag, examines mechanisms through which an evidence-based, culturally adapted program for Filipino families contributed to sustained reductions in child maltreatment. The article could be downloaded for free until October 31, 2026 here:

10/09/2026

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

You don't have to go through it alone. Reach out.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

If you think someone is struggling and having thoughts of su***de, here’s what you can do.

1. 𝐀𝐬𝐤. If you think someone is thinking of su***de, it may help to ask, “are you thinking about su***de?” Asking about su***de does not increase suicidal behavior or thoughts. Acknowledging or talking about su***de may reduce these thoughts.

2. 𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. Listen without judgement.

3. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞. Reduce access to lethal items or places. Ask the person if they have a plan. keep the person away from objects or places that might bring them harm when suicidal thoughts arise.

4. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. Link the person to mental health centers or hotlines, or to other community resources that may provide them the safety that they need. Connect them to trusted family members or friends, or to a mental health professional.

5. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩. Stay in touch with the person after the crisis. Be part of their supportive environment.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, reach out to the following hotline numbers:

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (𝗗𝗢𝗛) 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
1553 (Landline)
0919-057-1553

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗛
(02) 8804-4673 (Landline)
0917-558-4673
0918-873-4673

𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
(02) 8893-7603 (Landline)
0917-800-1123
0919-056-0709
0917-108-5412

If you are a student at the University of the Philippines Visayas, talk to your counsellor at the Office of Student Affairs.

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆.

Source: National Institute of Mental Health. (2024). 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Su***de (NIMH Identifier No. OM 24-4315). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved September 1, 2026, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-to-help-someone-having-thoughts-of-su***de

03/09/2026

Dr Moniq Muyargas participated in the Learning Exchange Program on Designing Gender-Transformative Syllabi organized by the Gender Justice and Inclusion, a thematic network under the ASEAN University Network in partnership with SEAMEO RIHED at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand last 31 August-02 September.

Participants were tasked as gender experts of their institutions to work towards gender-transformative instruction, curriculum, and research.

Dr Muyargas was one of the few selected participants from over 150 applicants from the ASEAN Region.

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

If you think someone is struggling and having thoughts of su***de, here’s what you can do.

1. 𝐀𝐬𝐤. If you think someone is thinking of su***de, it may help to ask, “are you thinking about su***de?” Asking about su***de does not increase suicidal behavior or thoughts. Acknowledging or talking about su***de may reduce these thoughts.

2. 𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. Listen without judgement.

3. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞. Reduce access to lethal items or places. Ask the person if they have a plan. keep the person away from objects or places that might bring them harm when suicidal thoughts arise.

4. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. Link the person to mental health centers or hotlines, or to other community resources that may provide them the safety that they need. Connect them to trusted family members or friends, or to a mental health professional.

5. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩. Stay in touch with the person after the crisis. Be part of their supportive environment.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, reach out to the following hotline numbers:

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (𝗗𝗢𝗛) 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
1553 (Landline)
0919-057-1553

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗛
(02) 8804-4673 (Landline)
0917-558-4673
0918-873-4673

𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
(02) 8893-7603 (Landline)
0917-800-1123
0919-056-0709
0917-108-5412

If you are a student at the University of the Philippines Visayas, talk to your counsellor at the Office of Student Affairs.

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆.

Source: National Institute of Mental Health. (2024). 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Su***de (NIMH Identifier No. OM 24-4315). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved September 1, 2026, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-to-help-someone-having-thoughts-of-su***de

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

We proudly congratulate Dr. Bernice Mamauag and her co-authors from the Ateneo de Manila University (Ms. Nina Capulong, Dr. Liane Alampay, & Ms. Jennel Reyes) on the publication of their research article, “Using photovoice and life course theory to understand the lived experiences of Filipino teenage parents” in the Journal of Research on Adolescence.

This work contributes valuable insights to the growing body of research that uses innovative methods to examine the lived experiences of vulnerable populations.

You can read the abstract below:

Teenage parents face the unique challenge of simultaneously navigating adolescence and parenthood. Rising adolescent pregnancy rates in the Philippines necessitate urgent efforts to better understand...

28/08/2026

25/08/2026

Psychology at UPV, through the UPV Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - International Linkages, had a fruitful exploratory meeting with the Psychology Department of the Vietnam National University-University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City).

In attendance were Dr Johnrev Guilaran and Dr Bernice Vania Mamauag of the UPV Division of Social Sciences, Dr Eric Zeus Rizo of the UPV OVCAA, and Dr Lien Le Thi Mai and Prof. Hong An Nguyen of VNU-USSH.

Discussed during the meeting were possible programs and other collaborative projects between UPV and VNU-USSH students and faculty members, especially for the psychology programs of both universities.