via Haylee Mangundayao | The Quantum
Copyedited by: Carlos Agripa
Photos: Santine Susa, Aliyah Lopez, Ryza Anabo

“Breaking the silence starts at home.”

This was the message of psychologist and psychometrician Ms. Lucille Foja Lozano, who underscored the role of families in addressing the stigma on suicide during a symposium at Pasay City National Science High School highlighting Suicide Prevention Month.

Ms. Lozano, joined by her psychology students, led discussions on anxiety and struggles faced by students that may lead to suicidal thoughts.

The group emphasized how parents and peers can provide support to ease these burdens.

Guidance counselor Mr. Gil Ganelo followed with a talk focusing on the importance of early intervention and the role of friends and classmates in recognizing warning signs.

An intermission monologue performance by Althea Loro of Le Compendium preceded the main talks.

The symposium, held on September 20 at the school gymnasium, gathered teachers and parents under the theme “Changing the Narrative: Pagbabago ng Kuwento, Pag-asa ng Bawa’t Pascian.”