Theme: “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies”

Today, October 10, we join the world in observing World Mental Health Day 2025, a time to reaffirm our collective commitment to promoting mental well-being for all.

This year’s theme, “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies,” highlights the importance of safeguarding mental health during times of crisis, whether these are natural disasters, conflicts, or social and political challenges.

Here in the Philippines, we continue to experience the impacts of typhoons, earthquakes, and other emergencies that disrupt lives and communities. These situations are further complicated when systems meant to protect and support the public are weakened by corruption or inefficiency, leaving many to cope with uncertainty, fear, and loss.

Here in our own Centralian community, this theme reminds us that emergencies do not only occur on a national scale, but they can also manifest in our personal lives and within our immediate environment. Stress, academic pressure, family struggles, and exposure to distressing social realities can all affect students’ emotional and psychological well-being.

As a learning community, we are called to respond with empathy, integrity, and action.

We can:

Foster a culture of openness and understanding regarding mental health concerns.

Support initiatives that promote resilience, compassion, and social awareness.

Advocate for transparency and accountability in our communities, recognizing that justice and good governance contribute to the nation’s overall mental well-being.

May this day remind us that protecting mental health, both our own and that of others, is an essential part of building a humane, just, and peaceful society.