{"id":9725,"date":"2024-04-25T15:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T07:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kdg.lhs.temporary.site\/website_caf220f0\/?p=9725"},"modified":"2024-04-25T15:47:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T07:47:56","slug":"pldt-smart-empower-youth-at-nueva-ecija-university-of-science-and-technology-through-mental-health-awareness-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/?p=9725","title":{"rendered":"PLDT, Smart empower youth at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology through mental health awareness initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

PLDT and Smart recently supported the mental health initiative of the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST). Attended by over 400 youth participants, the uplifting conversations were part of NEUST\u2019s student government-led effort entitled, \u201cI Matter: Building One\u2019s Mental Health Across Different Bridges\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn PLDT and Smart, we empower the youth to become advocates of Internet safety by cultivating spaces where they can build authentic relationships and feel a sense of comfort and camaraderie. By enabling the youth to become agents of change, we strengthen our goal of having an inclusive community towards a better today,\u201d said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.<\/p>\n

\"PLDT\"<\/p>\n

Riyan Portuguez, more popularly known as \u201cYour Millennial Psychologist\u201d, was among the speakers during the event. Portuguez shared how it is important to foster high-quality connections and relationships by establishing trust, becoming a safe space, communicating affirmation, practicing gratitude, and being present.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs social psychologist Joost Meerloo said, \u2018The delight in conversation comes not from making sense, but from making contact.\u2019. It is important that we create authentic relationships where we are surrounded by people we trust and where we feel safe,\u201d Portuguez shared.<\/p>\n

\"PLDT\"<\/p>\n

According to Tonie Mark Bautista, who serves as the Vice President of the NEUST Student Government, leading initiatives such as the \u201cI Matter\u201d event is an opportunity for the students to find a safe space to communicate their feelings and emotions. \u201cRaising mental health awareness is a crucial step when it comes to nurturing relationships and building a community anchored on empathy and kindness,\u201d Bautista shared.<\/p>\n

PLDT and Smart continue to deploy programs and innovations designed to uplift and improve the overall physical and mental wellness of Filipinos.<\/p>\n

These initiatives are part of PLDT and Smart\u2019s continuing commitment to help the Philippines contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), particularly UN SDG 3 that stands for good health and well-being<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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