Lasallian Mission Volunteers Formation
I attended this seminar called Lasallian Mission Volunteers Formation last November 18,2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It was a seminar and at the same time, a workshop that tackled mental health. OCCS taught us the causes and the triggers of depression. They explained the results of a survey they conducted last year on the freshmen.
It is important to be mindful of others. Physical health is given much importance and is addressed by most social responsibility acts, mental health should also be just as important.
We all tend to be busy that we end up missing out the symptoms of depression exhibited by the people around us. Now, with all the incidents that happened, I really pray that people will find the heart to take mental health issues seriously.
For those who would like to spot people with depression and reach out to them: Observe. Initiate Contact. Clarify your role. Listen objectively- give them enough time to express their thoughts and feelings. Offer support and assistance. Know your limits. Don’t try to solve all their problems, nor should you point out all of their mistakes. Most of the time, they already know what is wrong. What they yearn for is support and someone who can reassure them - someone who cares.