#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!
Youth and Mental Health
We mark International Youth Day each August 12 as a reminder that young people are not only the future — they are active agents today who shape communities, policies, and public health priorities. This year’s United Nations theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” is an invitation to
Bonds Across Borders, Transcending Time and Distance
July 30, 2025 Writer: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Researcher: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Enduring Power of Friendship Have you ever reconnected with an old friend after years apart and felt as though no time had passed? That is the magic of friendship. Even in silence or distance, the bond endures. It
Rainy Season Self-Care Routines: Wellness Amid the Downpour
20 Jult 2025 As the clouds darken and the rains begin to fall, the world around us shifts—temperatures drop, streets shimmer with puddles, and the air takes on a damp chill. While the rainy season brings a refreshing respite from summer heat and the soothing sound of raindrops can
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
