John Guilaran, PhD
@johnguilaran.bsky.social
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Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Assoc. Editor, Phil. Journal of Psychology Research: social support, disaster & climate change psychology, traumatic stress Social Interactions Lab: https://upv-socialxlab.com Personal W: JohnGuilaran.com
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Mental health during emergencies is not just the work of psychologists and psychiatrists. We can all take part in creating a psychologically-safe social media space.
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3. Cope. Your report should provide information on coping. This may include evidence-based tips on what to do after an earthquake or emergency contact numbers. Provide accurate information on how people may provide support to those who are affected by the earthquake.
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2. Clear. Confusion and uncertainty may lead to psychological distress. Let us minimise the distress by ensuring that our content is clearly understood and is comprehensive. Explain the science in clear and simple terms. Avoid content that may be or confusing or prone to misinterpretation.
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1. Calm. Keep your content calm. Do not sensationalise. Be mindful of videos, photos, and other graphic content that may cause people to panic. People can cope better when they are calm and collected.
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I summarised some of the guidelines that our media (and social media users like us) may use to ensure that our reports and social media posts contribute to (psychological) safety in the aftermath of a hazardous event, like an earthquake.
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Does AI improve or undercut academic scholarship?

A new study finds that academics who use AI increased both the quantity & quality of their academic scholarship and it appears to reduces inequality (helping junior and non-english speaking scholars the most).
arxiv.org/pdf/2510.02408
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This arvo’s outdoor biking was graced by a rainbow. Lovely.
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There is no mental health without social justice.

#WorldMentalHealthDay
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The lack of accountability has left a lasting negative impact on our worldview, and has caused so much psychological distress.

We also call on our fellow Filipinos to hold our government accountable. A just and fair society is a prerequisite to mental health.
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The widespread corruption has taken away funds for social services, education, health, and other basic needs that could have contributed to the mental health and wellbeing of Filipinos.
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As we celebrate the World Mental Health Day, the Psychology Cluster of the Division of Social Sciences, UP Visayas reiterates the call for justice and accountability in the Philippine Government.
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Statement of the Psychology Cluster of the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas for the #WorldMentalHealthDay.
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I met a lot of amazing people in social media. I got my editorial fellowship through social media. I found research collaborations through social media. Career-wise, social media did me great.
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Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
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I'm excited to share the news that our climate change project won the @spspnews.bsky.social Robert Cialdini Prize for a "paper that uses field methods and demonstrates the relevance of social psychology to outside groups and communities"!

You can read it here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Many thanks to those who participated in this study. Here’s to better climate psychology research!
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I will be giving a talk on providing post-disaster mental health and psychosocial support on 22 October at the CFOS AV Hall, University of the Philippines Visayas. This talk is open to the public. If you’re in the area, we hope to see you there. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUt...
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It was a good five days in Thailand.
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"Crisis and Risk #Psychology in #Norway" www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disa...
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#Norge #DRR #CrisisPreparedness #SystemicRisk #LocalGovernance #Governance #DisasterRisk #RiskGovernance #DisasterRiskGovernance #DisasterRiskReduction #RiskPsychology #CrisisPsychology
Crisis and Risk Psychology in Norway
Our new paper examines the psychology of municipal leadership in Norway for avoiding crises and risks from becoming disasters.
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Roamed Thailand’s Grand Palace grounds today.
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Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

- Carl Jung
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It will generate an assessment report in seconds. Awareness of our hazards exposure is a crucial step towards disaster risk reduction. (Note: This only works for areas in the Philippines.) #HazardHunterPH (3/3)
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Check the nearest critical facilities (e.g., hospitals, schools) in your area. All you need to do is locate your house/building on the map (or you can use map coordinates), choose the specific hazards, and double click on the location on the map. #HazardHunterPH (2/3)