March 20, 2024
Researcher and Writer: Tobey Fhar Isaac B. Calayo
Moderator: Tobey Fhar Isaac B. Calayo and Richardson Mojica
Graphic Artists: Jia Moral, Krystle Mae Labio, Ian Stephen
The intersection of Mental Health and Literature is a testament to the profound interplay between mind and narrative, especially in the intricate fabric of social, personal, and spaces of institutions — it is without a doubt that seeing the world and stories through the fictional experiences of characters and their conflicts helps us understand and develop real life emotions and personalities.
#UsapTayo sa March 20 for World Poetry Day 2024 (celebrated on March 21), let’s discuss Mental Health and Literature!
Session Questions:
- (Self) How has literature or poetry shaped your general viewpoints regarding yourself or Mental Health?
- (Society) “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants:” True to the 2024 World Poetry Day theme, how important is literature and poetry across all ages?
- (System) What is your advice to others as they read through Poems and Literary Pieces?
Post – Session Question:
- Share a poem to honor World Poetry Day and Mental Health!