#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!
Taking Exams during the Pandemic
March 25, 2021 Writers: Alvin Joseph Mapoy, Eula Mei Labordo Researchers: Angelica Jane Evangelista, Azie Marie Libanan, K Ballesteros Creatives: Bee Fukomoto, Tobey Fhar Isaac Calayo Moderators: Eula Mei Labordo, Ian Stephen Velez, Krystle Mae Labio The Philippines garnered additional 1,234 physicians as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Recovering from Pandemic Burnout
March 15, 2021 Writer: K Ballesteros Researchers: Alvin Joseph Mapoy, Angelica Jane Evangelista, Azie Marie Libanan Creatives: Bee Fukumoto Moderator: Eula Mei Labordo, Marga Miñon A registered nurse at Philippine General Hospital (PGH), Paul Ross Sison writes: “COVID-19 is an illness that plunges the patient into complete literal isolation.
Mental Health Stigma in 2021
March 5, 2021 Writer: K Ballesteros Researchers: Azie Marie Libanan, Alvin Joseph Mapoy Graphics: Tobey Calayo Moderators: Richardson Mojica, Ian Stephen Velez, K Ballesteros The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) released a strong statement about the “Tililing” poster bearing an image that relies on negative perceptions
Valentine’s Day: Love in the Time of COVID-19
February 15, 2021 Writers: Marga Miñon, Alvin Joseph Mapoy Researchers: Azie Marie Libanan, Angelica Jane Evangelista Graphics: Bee Fukumoto Moderators: Eula Mei Labordo, Ian Stephen Velez “Random thoughts for Valentine’s Day, 2004. Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap.” – Joel from
Filipinos living with severe mental illness (SMI), priority for vaccination
By: K Ballesteros / kabanata13.net / twitter: @silangan_ February 6, 2021 Before vaccinations to combat the spread of COVID-19 begin in the Philippines, national and local government units must address and then quell rampant vaccine anxiety. The government must implement policies to strengthen Filipinos living with severe mental illness
Tara, Usap Tayo! (Oct 10, 2020)
Happy World Mental Health Day, MH Champions! And it wouldn’t be complete without our regular tweetchat, #UsapTayo 💬💚 For today, we will focus on self and the role of “self” to push for greater investment in #mentalhealth. Beginning with ourselves, let us identify our roles on how we can create
Tara, Usap Tayo! (Sep 30, 2020)
Invitation This September 20, at 7pm to 8pm, join us on Twitter as we tackle measures and guidelines on reporting suicide by answering the following questions: Questions In your observation, how do media (radio, TV, print, and online) present reports on suicide cases? How can you help in educating the
Tara, Usap Tayo! (Sep 20, 2020)
With the continuation of the school opening, students’ outcry surfaced on social media as #AcademicFreezeNOW trends on Twitter. It brought up students’ struggles about #mentalhealth issues. Invitation This September 20, at 7pm to 8pm, join us on Twitter as we tackle mental health among students and teachers this pandemic! Questions
