The UP Psychology Society, with the goal of spreading awareness of psychology and mental health, will be organizing its annual National Mental Health Week,– a week-long celebration that centers its efforts on raising awareness about mental health and breaking the stigmas that come with it.  The Society’s aim through this event is to hold relevant and sustainable projects to promote mental health awareness and inspire action in communities both inside and outside the University of the Philippines.
Starting on the 24th of October to the 26th of October, join us in Headspace: A Mental Health Fair which will be held in the Palma Hall Lobby, University of the Philippines, Diliman which will last the whole day. This event will allow the promotion of a culture of wellness amongst students by having several psychology organizations’ booths, counseling services as well as wellness organizations set up in the lobby.
On the 25th of October, take a break and release all the tension and pressure as you accompany us in Recharge: Workshops for Relaxation and Recreation! This event aims to help students realize that mental health is important for everyone and not just those with mental illnesses or disorders, Recharge will be hosting several activities from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Dance your worries away in the CS Amphitheater, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Palma Hall in a fun Zumba session! Destress with a yoga session in Wellness Center, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Clear your mind by meditating at the PH 207, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman.
Need some words of encouragement? Tired from all the stress piling up? On the 26th of October, take what you need in Recover which will happen in the Palma Hall Lobby, University of the Philippines, Diliman for the whole day. Gain some insights regarding mental health and learn new things about psychology by taking notecards from our recovery board!
Help debunk the stereotypes and stigmas about mental health and media by learning more about it in a panel discussion with several media experts and psychologists in RECONNECT on the 27th of October in the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.
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For any questions or clarifications, please email us at uppsychsoc.nmh@gmail.com or message us at our official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nmhweek/
See you there!
