NDDU Society of Psychological Youth

27/10/2026

𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃: 𝐀 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐤 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝟏𝟑-𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬

“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙.” — 𝙃𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙨 13:16

The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), through the Community Involvement Services (CIS) Office, invites everyone to extend their generosity and support the families affected by the fire in Purok Islam 13-A last October 25, 2026. Let us come together to help our fellow community members as they begin to recover and rebuild their lives.

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏-𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:
𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: We accept rice, canned goods, instant coffee, milk/chocolate drink and other food items that do not require refrigeration and have a long shelf life.
𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀: Essential items such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, sanitary napkins, and diapers are crucial for maintaining basic hygiene.
Blankets, pillows, and sleeping mats will provide much-needed comfort and warmth to those who have been displaced. New clothing are highly accepted.
𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: For monetary donations, please indicate “For Fire Victims” in the comment or remarks section. Kindly send a copy of your itemized in-kind donations or monetary donation confirmation to the NDDU CIS page for proper documentation.
𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Please be informed that the NDDU CIS Office will only accept donations within this week, until October 30, 2026. We encourage everyone who wishes to extend their help to send or drop off their donations within the specified period. Thank you for your generosity and support!
𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: NDDU Main Campus

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the affected families. Let us show them that they are not alone and that our community stands with them during this difficult time.

Together, let us turn compassion into action and hope into something they can hold on to.

Tara! Mag-Maristabangay ta!

-A

𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃: 𝐀 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐤 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝟏𝟑-𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬

“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙.” — 𝙃𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙨 13:16

The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), through the Community Involvement Services (CIS) Office, invites everyone to extend their generosity and support the families affected by the fire in Purok Islam 13-A last October 25, 2026. Let us come together to help our fellow community members as they begin to recover and rebuild their lives.

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏-𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:
𝙉𝒐𝙣-𝙋𝒆𝙧𝒊𝙨𝒉𝙖𝒃𝙡𝒆 𝑭𝙤𝒐𝙙 𝙎𝒖𝙥𝒑𝙡𝒊𝙚𝒔: We accept rice, canned goods, instant coffee, milk/chocolate drink and other food items that do not require refrigeration and have a long shelf life.
𝑵𝙤𝒏-𝑭𝙤𝒐𝙙 𝙎𝒖𝙥𝒑𝙡𝒊𝙚𝒔: Essential items such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, sanitary napkins, and diapers are crucial for maintaining basic hygiene.
Blankets, pillows, and sleeping mats will provide much-needed comfort and warmth to those who have been displaced. New clothing are highly accepted.

𝙉𝒐𝙩𝒆: For monetary donations, please indicate “For Fire Victims” in the comment or remarks section. Kindly send a copy of your itemized in-kind donations or monetary donation confirmation to the NDDU CIS page for proper documentation.
𝑫𝙤𝒏𝙖𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣 𝙋𝒆𝙧𝒊𝙤𝒅: Please be informed that the NDDU CIS Office will only accept donations within this week, until October 30, 2026. We encourage everyone who wishes to extend their help to send or drop off their donations within the specified period. Thank you for your generosity and support!
𝑫𝙧𝒐𝙥-𝙊𝒇𝙛 𝙇𝒐𝙘𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏: NDDU Main Campus

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the affected families. Let us show them that they are not alone and that our community stands with them during this difficult time.

Together, let us turn compassion into action and hope into something they can hold on to.

Tara! Mag-Maristabangay ta!

-A

19/10/2026

𝗔 𝗸𝘂𝘆𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗱!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗪𝗿𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺!

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and expertise in writing throughout your college journey, not just with SPY but also with other organizations and students. Your willingness to guide and help others reflects the kind of person you are. Beyond being our TechWri Head, you have also become a kuya to your juniors and a reliable friend to the people around you.

May you continue to inspire others through your knowledge, kindness, and leadership. We hope that this new chapter of your life brings you more opportunities, happiness, and success in everything you do. Thank you for being someone others can look up to!

Once again, Happy Birthday, Kuya Jerome! Keep inspiring and continue being the kuya that everyone appreciates. 💜

10/10/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 (𝗦𝗣𝗬): 𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹

This Mental Health Week, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 shapes us, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 free us, and 𝗬𝗼𝘂? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 are the heart of it all.

𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚 holds the space for the conversations too often overlooked, misunderstood, or left unspoken. No judgment, no small talk, just truth. Because mental health deserves the same attention and care as physical health, and honest conversations have the power to heal, educate, and connect.

In this special episode, with the theme “𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧,” we recognize that the mind carries weight, but it also holds strength. Our thoughts, emotions, and mindset deeply influence how we move through life, and understanding this is the first step toward healing. We don't have all the answers, and we won't pretend to. We are simply humans navigating the same world you are, and today, we invite you to navigate it with us.

Some conversations live in the quiet, waiting for someone to finally say them out loud. Some stories sit heavy in the chest, hoping for a space where they can finally breathe. This episode is about that space, a recorded moment of honesty, of listening, of sitting with the uncomfortable and the unspoken. We laughed, we paused, we stumbled over words, and we meant every single one. Because healing doesn't always arrive in grand gestures. Sometimes it begins with a voice, a question, a shared silence that says, “𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨.

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10/10/2026

“𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚!”

𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 isn't just a neuroscience fact — 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚.

Neuroplasticity shows up in our lives in different ways. Some of these are:
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 — driving, cooking, coding all move from effortful to fluent as myelin and synapses develop. Plateaus often mean the brain needs sleep, novelty, or more difficulty to keep remodeling.

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 — anxiety strengthens fear circuits through repeated worry. CBT and therapy work by building competing pathways that, with practice, override old ones. You cannot delete a pathway, but you can outcompete it.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 — empathy, trust, and conflict patterns are learned and plastic. Secure relationships shape stress-regulation circuits. Isolation weakens social brain regions; connection strengthens them.

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — constant scrolling trains fragmented attention. Deep work trains sustained focus. Whatever you practice most, you get better at — including distraction.

𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 — chronic pain is maladaptive plasticity; the brain amplifies signals. Exercise, sleep, and stress management directly support healthy plasticity.

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 — personality is not fixed. Trauma can rewire threat detection; healing can rewire it back. "I've always been this way" is often "I've practiced this way."

Your brain is continuously remodeling based on what you do, feel, attend to, and repeat. Long-term, this means: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘁 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Every day you're either reinforcing who you've been or building who you're becoming. The mechanism is automatic but the direction is partly yours to choose.

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09/10/2026

“𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞; 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡.” — 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫

A new set of hope, light, and unforgettable moments was brought together by the 4th year Sikomaristas last October 7, 2026, at St. Vincent Strambi Home for the Aged.

In light of the season of giving beginning, the outreach is more than just a mere act of giving but a way to share hope and kindness and to remind one another that a small act of love can be made big when shared in togetherness. We are reminded that growing older does not mean growing any less deserving of love, attention, and care. And sometimes the best gift is the gift of companionship, listening ears, and a hand that anyone can reach for.

Through this meaningful endeavor, the 4th year Sikomaristas embraced the spirit of service by not only giving gifts but also offering genuine connection and heartfelt appreciation toward the elders. May this simple experience and gesture from our seniors remind us all that kindness knows no age, compassion is not limited by any gaps, and love becomes even more powerful when in unity.

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09/10/2026

𝐌𝐇𝐖 𝟓 | 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

We may not fully understand what others are going through, a bit of kindness, patience and a readiness to listen can make a difference.

Let us establish a safe environment in which everyone feels that they are heard, understood and accepted. Don't think you have to have the exactly right words to comfort someone; at times, merely being there is more than anyone realises.

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08/10/2026

𝐌𝐇𝐖 𝟒 | 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?

Individuals who experienced poor mental health are also more likely to consider a career in mental health!
From lived experience to empathy, a study found that having a personal experience with a mental-health condition was one of the factors associated with considering a career in the mental-health field. For some individuals, their own experiences may inspire them to better understand mental health, support others, and help people who may be going through similar struggles.

Our experiences does not define us but it can shape us to becoming the source of understanding, empathy and hope we once wished we had. 🌱✨

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07/10/2026

𝐌𝐇𝐖 𝟑 | 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?

In today's fast-paced world, our days are filled with appointments, deadlines, and our phones-buzzing with pings-are never far from our sides. We race from one responsibility to the next, overwhelmed and stressed with barely enough time to breathe. What we really need isn't another ping or a new list of things to do, but a moment to unplug.

Spending time in gardens or parks, or on trails through the woods, may be the perfect chance to step back, breathe, and hit pause so you can settle your mind back into your body. These green spaces aren't just beautiful, they're sanctuary.

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06/10/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗬: 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 - 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚, is a podcast presented by the Society of Psychological Youth (SPY) that opens up conversations about mental health, a topic often overlooked, misunderstood, or left unspoken.

The organization believes that mental health deserves the same attention and care as physical health, and that honest conversations have the power to heal, educate, and connect.

The title reflects the three lenses used to explore mental health: 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, which shapes the way people think, feel, and cope through culture, social media, family, school, and work; 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, which brings in different voices and experiences that help people understand mental health beyond a single story; and 𝗬𝗼𝘂, because at the center of it all is the individual, their feelings, their struggles, their growth, and their story.

The theme, "𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧," speaks to the strength of the human mind but also to its weight. It is not about dismissing struggles with a simple "just think positive"; rather, it is about recognizing that thoughts, emotions, and mindset deeply influence how people move through life, and that understanding this is the first step toward healing. The mind can be both a person's greatest challenge and their greatest strength, and this podcast explores both sides honestly.

The organization wants to hear from its audience. What questions do they have about mental health? What topics do they wish someone would talk about openly? What do they want to understand better, for themselves or for someone they care about? Their responses will help shape the conversations held on the podcast, ensuring that SPY tackles the things that truly matter to the community.

No question is too small, too simple, or too personal. Every voice counts. So, SPY asks:

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙?

You can share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/D3ZFnFRU7ThyBZZq5

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06/10/2026

𝐌𝐇𝐖 𝟐 | 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?

The design or shape of your room influences how we think or feel. Curved and angular interiors of a room may produce different psychological responses that influence our emotions, comfort and overall perception. Showing that the spaces we spend time in heavily affects our psychological well-being.

It shows us that the perfect design on our rooms is what accommodates our needs, comfortability, emotions and well-being.
Because when we design our spaces with care, we are also taking care of ourselves.

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