#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!
Mid-Year Mental Reset: Reclaiming Your Mind and Goals in July
10 July 2025 As July ushers in the midpoint of the year, it offers a natural pause—a symbolic checkpoint between the start and end of a 12-month journey. While January is often seen as the time to set resolutions and reset routines, the middle of the year can be
The invisible baggage: Silent struggle of Dads
20 June 2025 Writer: Jossa Corpuz Masculinity is a standard shaped by society—one that often dictates how men should show up in the world. Men are expected to lead, provide, protect, and perform. They’re taught that strength means silence. That their value lies in their ability to endure. In
Combating an Unhealthy and Toxic Workplace Environment
May 30, 2025 Writer: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Researcher: Christopher Jan Dumaguin TIME’S UP! Nowadays, lots of working people experience and encounter abusive supervisors and bullies at their workplaces. Some management makes fun of, threatens, and creates disparaging comments about employees, which can cause their job dissatisfaction, dysfunction, and unproductivity
Post-Election Mental Health – Navigating Hope, Disappointment, and Recovery
May 20, 2025 Researcher and Writer: Tobey Calayo Editor: K Ballesteros Moderator: Tobey Calayo Creatives: Richardson Mojica The 2025 Philippine midterm elections brought with them renewed waves of emotional intensity, civic participation, and, for many, profound psychological strain. In a country where politics is deeply personal, electoral outcomes often
Mother’s Mental Health: Understanding the Challenges and Needs
May 10, 2025 Motherhood is often portrayed as a fulfilling and joyful experience, but it also brings significant emotional, psychological, and physical challenges. Mental health issues among mothers are widespread and can affect women at any stage, from pregnancy through the postpartum period and beyond. Prevalence of Maternal Mental Health
#Enga9e: Uniting Voices for Mental Health and NCD Advocacies in the Philippines | #MentalHealthPH to Host Community Dialogue Ahead of UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing
Manila, Philippines – In celebration of its 9th anniversary, #MentalHealthPH is proud to introduce #Enga9e: Uniting Voices for Mental Health and NCD Advocacies in the Philippines, a virtual community dialogue to be held on April 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom. This initiative comes in
Walking Along Mental Health and Across Faiths
April 20, 2025 Writer: Tobey Calayo Researcher: Tobey Calayo Editor: K Ballesteros Creatives: Brigida Candelaria Moderator: Tobey Calayo Holy Week is a time that encourages many of us to engage in deeper reflection, prayer, and connection with our beliefs. This season highlights themes of suffering, hope, and renewal.
To Unplug is To Declutter Thy Mind
March 30, 2025 Writer: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Researcher: Christopher Jan Dumaguin The Clarity of Set Parameters: Is it Necessary to Take a Social Media Break? When it comes to social media time off, there are no hard and fast rules. The duration and contents of our break are up to
