Darryl Yap’s upcoming film is under fire for its poster ‘misrepresention’ of people with mental health conditions Even before the time of the pandemic, many of us have already been battling an invisible enemy. Mental health has been a topic debated by many. But whatever the argument is,...
After the movie poster for Tililing came out, and it not sitting well with actress Liza Soberano , Anxiety and Depression Support Philippines (ADSP) made a comprehensive statement in their Facebook page. It also included a proposed 'Tililing" movie poster with regular facial expressions on everyday...
When the movie poster for "Tililing" was released, a lot of netizens weren't comfortable with how the movie characters portrayed those who are going through mental health issues. Tililing, in Tagalog and according to depenisyon.com, means "someone who is considered slightly insane or at times...
Kyla Singer Kyla is not allowing anyone to steal her peace from her even if it also means staying away from social media. In her latest post, Kyla shared that she actually deleted her Instagram and Facebook for some days when she felt it was adding to her "anxiety." "It’s nice to post pictures of...
Even Ellen Adarna did it—here's how walking can help someone with major depressive disorder. In a three-part video on instagram, Ellen Adarna shared her mental training experience through the Kokoro program in Bali, Indonesia. It was concluded with a 115-kilometer walk where Ellen finished for 26...
Written by a mother of a child with autism, Doobiedoo Asks is a wonderful book for all ages Photo courtesy of Bambi and Roland Amago Raising an autistic child is hard enough, let alone raising one in a culture in which the stigma surrounding autism still runs high. So this mother created a powerful...
Our best tips to common self-care issues How come we’ve never been so steadfast with our routine in the years prior to when “care” was incorporated into every aspect of our daily lives? Maybe because we have progressed past the need for superficial, capitalist schemes that wronged the...
Even before the crisis, many of us have already been fighting an invisible enemy. These days, with all the anxiety and stress caused by everything that has been happening all over the world, it is crucial to have a good and unashamed discussion about mental health. According to the Department of...
After over six months of being in quarantine ensued by COVID-19, more and more individuals are itching to immerse themselves in nature. And to cope with the current situation, they look for alternative ways to be surrounded by nature and greens even inside their homes. In celebration of mental...
Because our mental health should always be a priority Art by ARIANA CAMILLE MARALIT It’s easy to get tangled in the stress of everyday life, but don’t rob yourself of breaks. If you’re having a hard time sorting through your thoughts, let these four apps be your breather all at once. Keep in...
The pop icon reveals she thought about suicide every day and hated ‘being famous’ on her journey to self-love American singer and actress Lady Gaga is continuing to be open about her mental health struggle. Recently, she talked about how depressing fame could be,...
There's enough going on. Don’t let your mental health take a beating, too By MICHAEL U. JIMENEZ , RPsy, RN, LPT, MBA, MAPsy, Dip OD As I have reiterated in mental health-related seminars that I have conducted, we should always see the interconnectedness of our thoughts, feelings, and behavior....