Gestalt Neuropsychological and Psychological Services - Bohol

15/09/2025

Living with PCOS may bring challenges, but we cannot let it dim our hope. Each and every day is a chance to learn, grow, and advocate for ourselves and others. Every small step is a journey to understanding and caring for oneself. Together we can break the stigma, spread awareness, and walk toward empowerment. 🌈🎀

Let us build a future where PCOS is understood, managed, and met with compassion!

References:
Bernama, G. (n.d.). PCOS: The Silent Epidemic Affecting Women. Sunway Medical Centre. Retrieved August 13, 2025, from https://www.sunwaymedicalvelocity.com.my:443/.../pcos.../
Dewani, D., Karwade, P., & Mahajan, K. S. (n.d.). The Invisible Struggle: The Psychosocial Aspects of Polycystic O***y Syndrome. Cureus, 15(12), e51321. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.51321
Holmes, B. (n.d.). PCOS and Your Mental Health. Hello Clue. Retrieved August 12, 2025, from https://helloclue.com/.../cyc.../depression-anxiety-and-pcos
UMRC Communications. (n.d.). PCOS: So Common, and Commonly Misunderstood. URMC Newsroom. Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/.../pcos-so-common-and...
Wang, G., Liu, X., Zhu, S., & Lei, J. (n.d.). Full article: Experience of mental health in women with Polycystic O***y Syndrome: A descriptive phenomenological study. Taylor & Francis Online. Retrieved August 12, 2025, from https://www.tandfonline.com/.../0167482X.2023.2218987...
Yang, J., & Chen, C. (2024). Hormonal changes in PCOS. The Journal of Endocrinology, 261(1), e230342. https://doi.org/10.1530/JOE-23-0342

Prepared by:
Tan, Franchesca Ysabelle S.

13/09/2025

Faking illness can mean very different things. Some seek attention and care due to psychological needs (Factitious Disorder), while others aim for personal gain, like money or time off (Malingering). Understanding the difference helps us respond with empathy and clarity. 🧠💡



References
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

Prepared by:
Gonzales, Nazri Vel & Salvador, Sheila Mae

12/09/2025

Emotions are strong, and so is your capability to name the emotions and comprehend them. It has been found that naming your feelings can help you get rid of stress and be able to deal with them. Just be observant of what you feel, and express it out loudly. This is the way emotional growth takes place.



References
Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781
Kircanski, K., Lieberman, M. D., & Craske, M. G. (2012). Feelings into words: Contributions of language to exposure therapy. Psychological Science, 23(10), 1086–1091. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612443830

Prepared by:
Jacob Villafuerte

11/09/2025

Sleep is not any ordinary rest, it heals your brain. There is research that when people get adequate and good quality sleep, then there is an enhancement of memory, mood and also mental health. The opposite is true where insomnia increases the chances of getting into depression. Rest more and you will not regret it.



References
Walker, M. P. (2009). The role of sleep in cognition and emotion. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1156(1), 168–197. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04416.x
Baglioni, C., Battagliese, G., Feige, B., Spiegelhalder, K., Nissen, C., Voderholzer, U., ... & Riemann, D. (2011). Insomnia as a predictor of depression: A meta-analytic evaluation of longitudinal epidemiological studies. Journal of Affective Disorders, 135(1-3), 10–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2011.01.011

Prepared by:
Jacob Villafuerte

10/09/2025

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08/09/2025

If you’d treat a physical wound with care, why not do the same for your heart? Emotional pain, like rejection or failure, deserves healing, not hiding. Take simple steps like reaching out, journaling and challenging negative thoughts. Healing starts with action.

Reference
Winch, G. (2014). Emotional first aid: Healing rejection, guilt, failure, and other everyday hurts.

Prepared by:
Ericka Mae Rosil & Dema-ala

08/09/2025

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05/09/2025

05/09/2025

03/09/2025

👣 Every Step Counts 👣

Some days it can feel like it’s impossible for you to move. Some days it can feel like your problems are so insurmountable that it’s pointless to even do anything. Lots of people feel this way all the time, no one is immune to having a bad day.

But a bad day is just that, a bad day.

Even if it may not feel like much, do something. Clean up your bed, brush your teeth, stay hydrated, eat a healthy snack, write a sentence for that essay due a few days from now. Each little thing adds up. Each little step matters.

Celebrate the little victories and face the horizon. If you search hard enough, there’s always something to look forward to.

References
Grand Rising Behavioral Health. (2025, February 3). The benefits of celebrating small mental health victories. https://www.grandrisingbehavioralhealth.com/.../the...

Harvard Summer School. (2024, May 30). Why Celebrating Small Wins Matters. https://summer.harvard.edu/.../why-celebrating-small.../...

Prepared by:
Miles Coby L. Tan
Batch 7 Intern

28/08/2025

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