Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, through the Office of Student Affairs and Services, delivered university-wide mental health support in Lucena by running annual psychological testing in Sept. 2025, launching psychoeducation and counseling initiatives since 2023, and formalizing external clinic partnerships so students received timely assessments, on-campus help, and referrals for specialized care.
OSAS conducted “Psyche Quest with EU” on Sept. 2–4 and 22 to evaluate student well-being and guide interventions; psychometricians led the sessions with fourth-year Psychology volunteers who gained hands-on training. “The testing helps identify students’ emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning, which informs tailored interventions and support,” psychometrician Alvina Bolo said.
The office also launched the I.C.A.R.E. program to train peer mediators and created a second workshop on psychological first aid so students could offer immediate support and escalate cases when needed. “Band-aids are our first response to a wound; the same metaphor applies to the concept of PFA,” OSAS Director Joana Fe Panganiban said.
To promote help-seeking and practical skills, OSAS ran a face-to-face counseling and talk therapy program and opened BED-GTO psychoeducation sessions to build self-awareness and emotional regulation from elementary to senior high school. “Psychological tests provide a structured way of exploring one’s personality, strengths, potentials, and needs,” Bolo said in a counseling forum that introduced services and how to access them.
The university secured external psychological services for complex cases through MOAs with a Lucena-based clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, ensuring students who needed clinical interventions had direct referral pathways beyond campus. “This partnership reflects our dedication to providing comprehensive mental health support for our students,” Panganiban said.
Parents joined the effort as partners in student wellness: BED-GTO’s Parents’ KUMU program on Nov. 8, 2024, guided families on recognizing emotions and supporting their children’s mental health at home to reinforce school-based services.
These programs advanced MSEUF’s mission and values of Service, Excellence, and Mindfulness by delivering evidence-based screening, counseling, and referrals that protected student well-being. The university practiced outcomes-oriented and student-centered learning as peer mediators, volunteers, and parents worked alongside counselors to turn mental health education into daily support.
Related UN SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being — Psychological testing, counseling, peer mediation, PFA training, and external-provider MOAs provided direct access to mental health support and care pathways for students.
SDG 4: Quality Education — Psychoeducation, talk therapy orientations, and parent engagement improved health literacy and learning conditions that underpin academic success.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — Formal MOAs with external psychologists and active collaboration with parents and student volunteers strengthened a campus-community network for mental health.
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