#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!
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
Resilience Is Not a Personality Trait: The Dangerous Myth of Filipino Endurance
Writer and Researcher: Valerie Rose V. Ferido Editor: Tobey Calayo Creatives: Jia, Ian Stephen Moderator: Richardson Mojica Filipino resilience is often praised, but it also masks systemic neglect. This article, anchored on World Mental Health Day 2025, argues that resilience has become a political smokescreen—used to excuse poor governance,
Artificial Empathy: Healing or Harming? The Benefits and Drawbacks of AI Chatbots as an Alternative for Psychotherapists
September 30, 2025 Writers: Abby Alvarado, Kevin Miko Buac Editor: Tobey Calayo Researchers: Abby Alvarado Creatives: Jia Moral, Ian Stephen Velez Moderators: Tobey Calayo Introduction In the age where algorithms can listen, the question remains – can they truly understand? We have reached the age where artificial intelligence is
The Emotional Cost of Civic Engagement: Unraveling the Connection between Democracy and Youth Mental Health
Writer: Ysabella Naizza Yumul Creatives: Jia Moral Moderator: Tobey Fhar Isaac Calayo Observed annually on September 15 is the International Day of Democracy. This day, first celebrated worldwide in 2008, was instituted by the UN General Assembly in 2007 and has since empowered and urged government bodies to prioritize
#ChangingTheNarrative: Empowering Media to Report Suicide Responsibly
Writer: Jossa Corpuz Every word we publish, post, or broadcast carries weight. When it comes to suicide, the choice between sensitivity and sensationalism can determine whether a life is saved or lost. Suicide remains a major global health concern, claiming over 700,000 lives each year worldwide (WHO, 2023). In
