Dr. Kevin Moises

30/03/2026

For your mental health consultation, counseling and psychotherapy sessions. Message St John Mental Health Clinic Bacolod, Negros Occidental

30/03/2026

For your mental health consultation, counseling and psychotherapy sessions. Message St John Mental Health Clinic

Depression is more than sadness.
Know the signs. Seek support. Offer understanding.

Walang health kung walang mental health. 💙

29/03/2026

Many times I have prescribed my Catholic patients to go to confession. They would return and say it was life changing.

Healing is not just the body, it also involves the mind and soul. Lent is one of the best seasons especially during Holy Week to go to confession.

26/03/2026

𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧
Now is the best time to prepare for Holy Week and Easter, to return to the Lord’s loving embrace, experience His forgiveness, and receive healing through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Dr. Kevin Moises reflects on a truth he has witnessed countless times in his practice.
“Many times, I have encouraged my Catholic patients to go to confession,” he shares. “They would return and tell me it was life-changing.”

For him, healing is never limited to the physical. A true restoration embraces the whole person—body, mind, and soul. And Lent, especially the sacred days of Holy Week, offers one of the most powerful moments to receive the grace of confession.

It is in returning to God that many find the peace medicine alone cannot give.

22/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟏𝟏 𝐏𝐌. 𝚿

𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀:
Community Involvement - 40%
School Performance - 30%
Interview - 20%
Introduction Video - 10%

𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒:

The nominee must be a bona fide undergraduate 4th year Psychology student currently enrolled in a school within Negros Occidental.
The nominee must secure a recommendation letter, preferably from the Dean or Department Head.

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟭. Download the required format through the provided link https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cKsRy_S-h2q5eDYuIfmDwqCDnn7gDq-G/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106419156538223182066&rtpof=true&sd=true

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟮. Secure a recommendation letter from the Dean or Department Head. The letter must clearly state that the nominee is a bona fide 4th year Psychology student and must bear the official signature of the Dean or Department Head. Scan the letter and insert it into the provided format.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟯. Compile all relevant evidence and documentation of community involvement and academic performance. Insert them into the provided format with a clear title and a brief description for each entry. All information must be concise, organized, and easy to understand.

𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆: The use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. Mental Health Negros will utilize detection software to screen all submissions. Nominees found to have used AI-generated responses will be automatically disqualified. Once completed, save the document in PDF format.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟰. Prepare a two-minute introductory video.
The nominee should introduce themselves and highlight their background, interests, aspirations, and relevant achievements in psychology. Wearing the department or college shirt is encouraged; business casual or professional attire is also acceptable.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟱. Submit the completed PDF file and introductory video to mentalhealthnegros@gmail.com
on or before April 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM (extended).

For email submissions, kindly use the subject format:
(Your Last Name)_(Name of School)_OutstandingPsych2026

Late submissions may not be considered by the MHN Outstanding Psychology Students Committee. All submitted documents will be treated with strict confidentiality and will be used solely for the selection process.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟲. Wait for the confirmation email. The Selection Committee will review all submissions to determine which nominees will proceed to the face-to-face interview on April 12, 2026, Sunday.

22/03/2026

John Bowlby's attachment theory is very useful in therapy and relationships.

Even the most loving parents can leave hidden emotional scars, often without realizing it.

Parenting is never as simple as it looks. Even well-intentioned, attentive parents can unknowingly influence their children in ways that lead to unhealthy attachment patterns. These patterns, like anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachments, do not arise from nowhere. They are often shaped by the core beliefs children internalize during their earliest years.

Questions form silently in a child’s mind: If my parents never seem interested in my stories, do they really care about me? If I never have a say in my choices, am I truly my own person? If Dad swings from anger to affection, am I ever truly safe? Over time, these small, everyday experiences can grow into deep-seated beliefs that shape how a child relates to the world, and how they experience closeness and trust.

Often, parents don’t notice these patterns until their child starts showing signs of anxiety, withdrawal, or insecurity. But recognition is the first step toward change. Even small shifts in how you respond, listen, and show consistency can have a lasting impact on your child’s emotional development.

It’s never too late to notice these patterns, and to take steps toward healthier attachments. Read our latest blog to explore how everyday parenting choices can influence your child’s attachment style, and what you can do about it.

Read here 👉 https://catholicpsy.ch/4rBlEKV

18/03/2026

Intrusive thoughts are normal, and with a few clear steps, we can refocus ourselves toward the Lord, moving on from temptation with peace.

08/03/2026

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝 - 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖

Meet 𝙎𝙩. 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙, known for his deep compassion and tireless care for the poor, the sick, and those suffering from mental illness. Recognized for ministering to those wounded in both mind and body, he founded a path of care rooted in dignity and mercy. Having himself been institutionalized after a profound spiritual conversion, he remains a relatable and powerful patron for individuals facing mental health challenges and those nearing the end of life, a reminder that healing often begins with understanding, compassion, and hope.

𝙎𝙩. 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙, 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙨.

05/03/2026

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05/03/2026

This March we celebrate . Many women have shaped the field of psychiatry and continue to lead the way in advancing mental health care. This is impact that inspires change.

27/02/2026

COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE EXPLAINED:
Understanding Punch the Monkey
(I usually show this experiment in one of my classes in psychology)

Punch, an international viral sensation, is a baby Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo, who famously clings to a stuffed orangutan provided by zookeepers. Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and was rejected by older troop members.

Harry Harlow’s research into mother-child bonding demonstrated that infant monkeys prioritize contact comfort over nourishment, preferring a soft cloth surrogate to a wire one that provided food. These findings proved that emotional security is a stronger foundation for attachment than feeding and that the comfort-providing "mother" functions as a "secure base" for exploration.

"The contrast in the behavior despite the fact that the wire mother nursed him, she could offer this infant nothing in the way of affection or security, but here's a monkey by rubbing against the clothed mother, as if he were seeking as much contact comfort as he could get, builds up his reservoir of affection and security. First, his body relaxes as the fear disappears, but above and beyond this, new positive response patterns appear. He now goes out to explore and investigate this new, strange world. He is now a normal, happy, curious baby." - Harry Harlow

Photo Credit: University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives and instagram/readbantr, ichikawa_shi / ichikawa_zoo on X
Left: Harry Harlow, a researcher and psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, conducted studies on maternal deprivation and social isolation in infant monkeys.
Right: Punch the monkey clings to an IKEA DJUNGELSKOG orangutan plush toy for comfort.

24/02/2026

Love Life Retreat Batch 8 - The Feast