Former beauty queen-celebrity endorser Pia Wurtzbach has joined a new campaign that will promote mental health resiliency.
Dubbed "Holding Spaces," Pia said that the new effort aims to show how different people have overcome the challenges that affected their mental wellness.
"Always remember that when we hold space for the people we love, we can become an instrument for their healing," she said.
Pia's full post on Instagram:
"Hindi ka nagiisa!
"If you know someone going through a silent battle in their life that they’re afraid and hesitant to talk about (or ikaw mismo ang nakakaramdam nito), always remember that when we hold space for the people we love, we can become an instrument for their healing.
"Kaya namin naisip na i-launch ang “Holding Space,” which aims to show how different people have overcome the challenges that affected their mental wellness. We talked to seven individuals with the hopes of inspiring everyone to reach out to the people they trust for support. You can watch and listen to their stories starting August 15," she said.
Netizens lauded Pia for her latest campaign. Some comments:
"I'm so happy you're doing this sis!! Love you so much."
"Where do you get all the energy P? There are so many facets of you, it's so admirable. Inspires us not to make excuses and do what needs to be done. From pasabog shoots, to fitness, to heartfelt advocacies. Keep up the amazing work."
"Mental health is very important, especially this time of pandemic. Holding space Will be great help to everyone who's going through silent battle right now."
"This is beautiful, Pia! You truly inspire us, Queen!"
"Timely and relevant to my country, which is the Philippines"