12/05/2026
๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐: ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฌ
Employees of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital successfully concluded the seminar entitled โStrengthening Resilience: Stress Management and Mental Health Program for CLMMRH Employeesโ held today, May 12, 2026, at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod. Organized by the CLMMRH Mental Health Unit in collaboration with the Public Health Unit, the whole-day activity was conducted as part of the hospitalโs commitment to employee wellness and mental health promotion. The seminar gathered healthcare workers and hospital personnel in meaningful discussions about stress management, emotional well-being, and resilience in todayโs challenging environment.
Yanglee Dela Fuente-Magallanes RPsy, the resource speaker for the seminar, shared valuable insights on understanding stress, recognizing emotional exhaustion, and developing healthy coping strategies both inside and outside the workplace. Participants were encouraged to become more aware of their mental and emotional health and to recognize that seeking support is a sign of strength rather than weakness.
In todayโs fast-paced society, many individuals silently struggle with pressure from work, family responsibilities, financial concerns, and personal expectations. For healthcare workers, these challenges become even more demanding as they continue to provide compassionate care while carrying their own emotional burdens.
A significant part of the seminar focused on the Filipino culture of resilience. While Filipinos are often praised for being naturally resilient and hardworking, the speaker emphasized that resilience should not mean constantly enduring exhaustion, suppressing emotions, or suffering in silence. Common statements such as โKaya mo na,โ โPakabakod lang,โ and โBatu-an mo langโ may encourage perseverance, but they can also unintentionally overlook the importance of acknowledging emotional struggles and prioritizing mental health.
The seminar aimed to debunk the misconception that resilience means facing every challenge alone. Instead, true resilience was presented as the ability to recognize oneโs limitations, seek help when necessary, practice self-care, and create healthy support systems. CLMMRH employees were reminded that caring for their mental health is essential not only for themselves, but also providing quality service to others.
Through interactive discussions, self-reflection activities, and shared experiences, participants gained practical knowledge on managing stress, strengthening emotional awareness, and maintaining balance despite everyday struggles. More importantly, the activity fostered a safe and supportive environment where employees felt seen, heard, and understood.
Through this seminar, the CLMMRH Mental Health Unit and the Public Health Unit continue to strengthen their advocacy for mental health awareness and employee well-being. As the program concluded, participants were reminded that resilience is not measured by how much pain a person can hide, but by the courage to acknowledge struggles, seek support, and continue moving forward with hope and compassion.
