#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!
BRAIN & ART: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY
10 February 2025 Writer: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Researcher: Christopher Jan Dumaguin Graphics: Richardson Mojica Tweet Chat Moderator: Richardson Mojica The Curtain Clarity of Art We can learn a great deal about the basic mechanisms behind our perception of creativity by comprehending how our brains interact with artistic expression. When
World Leprosy Day and Mental Health: Breaking Stigma and Promoting Well-being
January 30, 2025 World Leprosy Day, observed on the last Sunday of January, serves as a global reminder of the fight against leprosy, a disease that has long been associated with stigma and discrimination. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious condition caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting
Sleep is the Best Medicine: Why Rest is Essential for Your Health
Writer: Kevin Miko Buac Creatives: Krystle Mae Labio Moderator: Richardson Mojica Sleep deprivation has become a relevant concern in the modern world, from longer working hours, night shifts, and the use of gadgets late at night. Many adults sacrifice sleep to meet work deadlines or time to unwind, not
Ending 2024 Gently, Beginning 2025 Mindfully
As the year closed, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of celebrations, resolutions, and reflections. Yet, there’s immense value in taking a softer, more intentional approach to this seasonal transition—one that nurtures calm, clarity, and connection. Ending 2024 gently and beginning 2025 with mindfulness can set a foundation
Grateful for 2024
December 30, 2024 Researcher and Writer: Tobey Calayo Editor: Richardson Mojica Moderator: Tobey Calayo, Marc John Paul Agbuya Creatives: Krystle Mae Labio At MentalHealthPH, we have witnessed countless stories of courage from Filipinos across time zones, culture, and profession. People began opening up about their struggles despite the stigma,
Seasonal Affective Disorder
December 10, 2024 Creatives: Krystle Mae Labio Moderator: Richardson Mojica Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, typically during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter. While many people experience changes
Beyond the Deepest Sympathies: Advocating Suicide Loss Survivors’ Hope and Healing
November 30, 2024 Writer: Iris Salvante, CJ Dumaguin Researcher: Iris Salvante, CJ Dumaguin Graphics: Mitz D. Sabellano, Jia Moral Tweet Chat Moderator: Richardson Mojica Dealing with grief can be one of the darkest hours of life, but imagine those who tragically lost someone. Shock and conflicting emotions like anger
Small Acts with Big Impact: The Heart of World Kindness Day
20 November 2024 Article: Jossa Corpuz Graphics: Jia Moral, Mitz Sabellano, Krystle Mae Labio, Ian Stephen Velez Moderator: Ian Stephen Velez, Tobey Fhar Isaac Calayo Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see. World Kindness Day originated in 1998 when the World Kindness
