This essential activity brought together Medical Students from Levels I to IV to enhance their mental health awareness and coping skills under the guidance of Dr. Maryrose B. Rendon, Coordinator for Student Affairs, and resource person Ms. Mary Kristine Sagot, RN, RPsy. The core objectives were to deepen students’ understanding of the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors concerning stress and anxiety, and to empower them with proactive self-care strategies.

The program utilized a range of unique and engaging experiential sessions designed to foster emotional resilience. Students participated in therapeutic art activities, guided meditation for grounding and mindfulness, light karaoke to ease tension, and periods of critical self-reflection. Most significantly, meaningful sharing sessions provided a supportive space for students to openly discuss their emotions, strengthening empathy and collective understanding within the community. Overall, the activity successfully met its goal, reinforcing SoM’s commitment to building a mentally healthy, resilient, and supportive environment, ensuring our future medical professionals are emotionally robust and prepared for the demands of their challenging career.

With strengthened resilience and renewed self-awareness, the SoM community steps forward united, ready to face the demands of medical training with courage and compassion.