CATBALOGAN CITY, Philippines–Samar State University’s (SSU) Student Welfare and Development Services (SWDS) – Psychological and Wellness Services conducted an online mental health learning session titled “Hands-On Learning, Hands-On Healing: Mental Health in Technical Courses” on Friday, December 5, 2025.
The activity gathered faculty and students from the College of Industrial https://canilmoradavalenti.com.br/ Technology (CIT) for an in-depth discussion on mental wellness in technical and skills-based programs.
Mr. Jessie Mar Reformina Javelosa, Project Coordinator for the Provincial Youth Development https://esafor.org/courses/ Office (SIRAK Kabataan) of the Provincial Government of Samar, served as the resource speaker. He emphasized the importance of emotional well-being, stress management, and accessible support systems for learners in technology-focused disciplines.
The initiative forms part of SSU SWDS’s continuing efforts to promote mental health awareness and provide targeted psychosocial support across the university’s colleges.