This October, the UP Tacloban Department of Psychology celebrates Mental Health Month 2026 with a month-long series of activities that encourage self-care, meaningful connections, and greater mental health awareness.
Today, October 10, as we observe World Mental Health Day, we invite everyone to join us in making time for our well-being, reaching out to others, and creating a more caring and supportive campus community. Check out the activities lined up for this month!
October 14 | Campus Calm
7:00–9:00 AM
MPB Pathway, Mini Forest, Oblation Statue & Student Tambayan
A mindful nature walk to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
October 14 | Mental Health Awareness Seminar
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
MPB
Learn about mental health, challenge stigma, and discover healthy coping strategies.
October 14 | The Quiet Place
3:00–5:00 PM
AS Grounds
Unwind through quiet hobbies, reflection, and mindful activities.
October 17 | MisFits: The Crazy Run 2026
MPB, AS Room 21, AS Grounds & Magsaysay Boulevard
Celebrate movement, self-expression, and connection! Proceeds will support medication subsidies for students with mental health conditions.
October 21 & 28 | Wellness Wednesdays
9:00–11:00 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM
AS Rooms 11, 14, 21 & 23
Be part of a series of engaging and relevant talks on mental health that you can learn from and enjoy participating in.
October 29–30 | PAUSE
Marabut, Samar
A wellness activity for administrative staff and REPS to reflect, recharge, and reconnect.
Mental health is a shared responsibility. Through small acts of self-care, meaningful conversations, and a supportive community, we can help create a campus where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Let’s move, connect, and care for mental health, together.
