Signal Received

“A delayed flight is better than an unsafe takeoff.”

In aviation, safety always comes before speed. A plane can wait on the runway, but it should never fly if something isn’t right.

The same goes for us. Taking a break, asking for help, or slowing down doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re choosing safety over burnout. Pushing yourself past your limit may look brave, but resting when you need to is an act of strength.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to face it alone. You are encouraged to seek support at the Guidance Office, where help, understanding, and a safe space are available.

Remember: pauses don’t cancel progress. They protect you so you can keep going. 💙

Caption and Pubmat by: Lara Alipan

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 ❓

• 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 silences them; being misunderstood hurts more than staying quiet, and not everyone feels safe saying, “𝘐’𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺.” 🫂

• 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲. Behind it is someone hoping to be understood. Compassion breaks the silence, not judgment. ✨

• 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 teaches people to hide their struggles instead of healing them.

• People experience mental illness due to 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, which then affects how they cope, function, and live their daily lives. 🧠

• Mental illness impacts both 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆. It alters thinking, emotions, and perception. Over time, it can lead to poor nutrition, sickness, and self-harm. 🤍

Caption by: Kathryn Estadilla
Publication Material by: George Geoed Amin