Ateneo de Davao - JHS Peer Care Circle

17/10/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 2026 | Healthy Coping Strategies

When things feel overwhelming, try finding healthy ways to care for yourself. Such as:

✨ Taking slow, deep breaths.
✨ Moving or stretching your body.
✨ Writing down what you're feeling.
✨ Listening to music.
✨ Spending time with someone you trust.
✨ Taking a break.
✨ Praying or reflecting.
✨ Asking for support.

Different strategies work for different people. What matters is finding ways to respond to difficult emotions without harming yourself or others.
You don't have to face difficult moments alone. 💚

15/10/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | PCC Teambuilding & Workshop Activity

The Peer Care Circle (PCC) successfully held its Team Building and Workshop Activity last September 5, 2026, featuring “Helping with Heart: Emotional Awareness and Caring Conversations for Peer Facilitators,” with Mr. Arth Lourence Cipriano as the resource speaker.

Through meaningful discussions and team-building activities, our peer facilitators strengthened their emotional awareness, deepened their understanding of caring conversations, and renewed their commitment to creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive school community.

May our PCC members continue to live out their motto, “Here to Hear You, Peer to Peer,” by listening with empathy, responding with care, and helping one another grow. Because sometimes, the greatest help begins with a heart that is willing to listen.

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 | MH Month Photo Contest Week 2

Hope can be found in the people who support us, the places where we feel safe, and the little moments that remind us life is worth embracing. ✨

For Week 2 of our Mental Health Photo Contest, we invite our AdDU JHS students to capture and share the people, places, and moments that help them thrive. Let your photos tell a story of hope, connection, and the beauty of finding strength in what matters.

📷 HOW TO JOIN
1. Take ONE original photo that reflects the weekly theme.
2. Your photo must be in Portrait (4:5) or Square (1:1) format.
3. Email your original/high-resolution photo to [email protected]
4. Include your Full Name, Grade & Section, and Weekly Theme in the email.
5. A short caption or description for your photo.

📅 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, October 15, 2026
🏆 WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Friday, October 16, 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS
✔️ Open to AdDU JHS students only.
✔️ Only one (1) photo entry per student for the entire contest.
✔️ Photo must be personally taken by the participant.
✔️ Copied, downloaded, or AI-generated photos are not allowed.
✔️ Maximum file size: 10 MB.
✔️ Submit the original/high-resolution file as an email attachment.
✔️ By submitting, participants agree that their photos may be featured on the school's official page and other official school platforms, subject to the necessary consent and approval.

✨ Three (3) winning photographs will be selected based on relevance, creativity & originality, and visual impact.

This week, let your lens inspire others to see hope, too!

11/10/2026

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | Today’s Reminder

You are allowed to learn at your own pace.
You are allowed to make mistakes.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are allowed to begin again.

And most importantly:
You are worthy of kindness—including from yourself.

10/10/2026

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | Gratitude & Well-being

In the middle of busy days, take a moment to notice the things that bring light into your life.

A kind word.
A supportive friend.
A quiet moment.
A lesson learned.
A new day.

Gratitude doesn't erase life's difficulties—but it can help us notice the good that exists alongside them.

What is one thing you're grateful for today?

10/10/2026

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | Mental Health Advocacy Starts With Us

Advocacy can begin with something simple: listening without judgment, checking in on someone, sharing reliable information, and helping others know that support is available.

Every conversation that promotes understanding can make a difference.

Let us build a community where mental health is valued, conversations are welcomed, and no one has to feel alone.

10/10/2026

Want to know the ultimate study hack? Taking care of your mind. 🧠✨

When the system shutdown hits and everything feels overwhelming, don't force it.

Take a walk over to our new Mental Health Corner found at the ADDU JHS Library. 📚 From anxiety management to motivation boosts, we’ve curated a collection of wellness books to help you survive finals week!

10/10/2026

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | Breaking the Stigma

Mental health struggles are not a sign of weakness, failure, or something to be ashamed of.

Behind every person is a story we may not know.
Let us choose compassion over judgment, listening over assumptions, and understanding over stigma.

A kinder community begins with how we treat one another.