#UsapTayo is a regular tweetchat happening every zero of the month (every 10th, 20th, 30th) that aims to ZERO the suicide cases and stigma against mental health. We talk about everything from the lived experiences of people with mental ill-health and the impacts of current events on our mental wellness.
Join the tweetchat by using the hashtag #UsapTayo on Twitter or check out the topics we’ve explored in the past through the archives below!
Decluttering to Start 2026: Embracing the Joy of Letting Go
Writer/ Researcher: Ysabella Yumul Graphics: Jia Moral As we finally wind down from the seemingly endless stretch of the holiday season, we start to see the reality of our surroundings with heightened clarity. The festive haze begins to lift, and the noise of celebration settles down. Suddenly, everyone is
The Quiet Triumph of 2025: Carrying Hope and Joy Forward as We Begin Again
30 December 2025 Writer: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Researcher: Christopher Jan Dumaguin 2025: The Year That Taught Us to Hold On, Then Rise If 2025 had a voice, it would not shout. It would speak steadily, with the calm authority of a year that knew how much it asked of us
Holding Space for Grief During the Holidays
20 December 2025 Writer and Researcher: Valerie Rose V. Ferido The holiday season is often framed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also magnify grief, loss, and longing—especially for those who are mourning people, relationships, or versions of life that no longer
World AIDS Day: Shining a Light on Mental Health
December 10, 2025 Each December 1, World AIDS Day calls global attention to the fight against HIV/AIDS: prevention, treatment, care — and crucially, reducing stigma. But beyond the physical disease, there is a less visible epidemic: the mental health toll experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV). As
Why the fight against VAW must also be a mental health campaign
November 30, 2025 Writer and Researcher: Valerie Rose V. Ferido Every year, thousands of Filipinas survive violence — but many never recover from the invisible wounds it leaves behind. In conversations about gender-based violence, we talk about bruises, legal battles, and safety plans. What we often fail to confront
Through a Child’s Eyes: Advocating for Safe, Nurturing Childhood
Writer/ Researcher: Iris Salvante Graphics: Jia Moral Three out of five Filipino children (ages 1–14) have experienced at least one form of violent discipline, and three out of every ten students report that they are frequently bullied. Meanwhile, reported cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) in
International Men’s Day: Redefining Wellness for Men
Each year on November 19, the world celebrates International Men’s Day — a reminder that men’s health and wellness deserve equal visibility and action. Yet for many, wellness remains narrowly associated with physical strength and resilience, rather than holistic well-being that includes emotional, psychological, and social dimensions. Why Men’s
What’s your ‘Multo’? Stories of Healing
October 30, 2025 Writer: Julia Estiandan Editor: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Graphics: Jia Moral, Mtiz Sabellano Moderator: Richardson Mojica We all have our multo. Not the kind that hides under our beds, in dark corners, or in creaks through old houses, but the kind of ‘Multo’ that whispers softly in
