The Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) has been awarded a ₱310,000 research grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support a study entitled: “Psychological Stress, Suicidal Ideation, and Coping Mechanisms among Students in Selected Tertiary Academic Institutions in Eastern Visayas,”. The research is led by Dr. Pearl Irish V. De Paz, with Dr. Willard N. Riveral and Dr. Jovy Dia R. Saniel as research members, from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences of BiPSU.
As part of the Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC)—a collaborative network of higher education institutions, government agencies, and research organizations, BiPSU continues to play an active role in advancing health research in region 8. This funding, is made possible through the consortium, highlights the university’s commitment to addressing pressing mental health concerns among students.
During a courtesy call at the BiPSU-Office of the President, the research team, along with Mr. Jeremy Jusay of the DOST-EVHRDC Secretariat and Biliran Provincial S&T Director Romeo L. Dignos, met with University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. to discuss the study’s significance. Conversations focused on how the research could inform mental health programs and policies that support student well-being.
The study’s findings are expected to contribute to greater mental health awareness, improved student support systems, and evidence-based interventions in tertiary institutions across Eastern Visayas.