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Commission on Mental Health

The Commission on Mental Health (CMH) is tasked to fulfill the mandate and responsibilities of the Sanggunian President in terms of cultivating a healthy and compassionate environment within Loyola Schools to raise awareness on mental health, provide students avenues for mental health relief, and bridge them with mental health support and services. One of the initiatives of CMH is the Peer Support Program that is done in collaboration with the LS Office of Guidance and Counseling where there will be support group sessions every month involving counselors and student facilitators. This is done in hopes of providing a safe space and an avenue for all the members to address their concerns.

Unit Heads

Sector Representative

CMH Co-Commissioner

Juan Paolo E. Ignacio

juan.ignacio@obf.ateneo.edu

CMH Co-Commissioner

Abrielle Claudine A. Cu

abrielle.cu@obf.ateneo.edu

Unit Projects

Mental Health Subsidy

The Sanggunian Mental Health (MH) Subsidy is a program that aims to financially aid Loyola Schools students with mental health concerns. The MH Subsidy will partially subsidize the cost of prescription medication, psychiatric consultations (including therapy sessions), psychological counseling sessions (including psychological assessments), and more. All current undergraduate students of the Loyola Schools are eligible to apply for the MH Subsidy.

Humans of Ateneo

Humans of Ateneo is the Commission on Mental Health's flagship social media campaign which aims to share stories of resilience among Ateneo students and alumni. Notable features are that of Mayor Vico Sotto, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Fr. Jett Villarin, Mr. Onofre Pagsanghan, and Hyacenth Bendana.

Mental Health Advocacy Week

Serving as the culminating event of the Commission, MHAW consists of projects and events aligned with the advocacy of raising awareness and reducing stigma on mental health, while encouraging proactive efforts geared towards promoting a community conducive to mental health. Stay updated at facebook.com/AteneoMHAW!

World Mental Health Day

In celebration of the World Mental Health Day in October, the commission conducts various initiatives, campaigns, and seminars highlighting the importance of one’s mental health to personal growth and reaffirms the relevance of mental health to the student community.

Peer Support Program

In coordination with the Loyola Schools Office of Guidance and Counseling (LSOGC), the Commission on Mental Health holds peer support group sessions monthly to provide a safe space for interested students. In every session, counselors and student facilitators will listen, empathize, withhold judgments or prescriptions, and keep everything confidential. Aside from managing regular support group sessions, PSP will also serve as an avenue to receive concerns and complaints from students while providing them with assistance and referrals.

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