Usapang Mental Health: it’s OK to ask for help

First step talaga is acceptance and awareness na kelangan natin ng help. I have witnessed breakdowns and total mental shutdown (one of our relatives) mahirap para sa nakapaligid kasi yung nakakaexperience is wala na awareness. Magastos po sya kasi hindi na sya mawawala sa system, namamanage lang sya na hindi sumpungin. Kaya alagaan natin ang health natin kasi pag yung isip na ang bumigay, wala na din pati katawan natin hindi na kakayanin.

YOU MATTER ✨ Help is available: See a list of rural health units and public health facilities where you can access mental health services and medicine: /4gyyxkR Learn about the PhilHealth outpatient mental health package: /46g17E9 Dial the #NCMH hotlines for mental health support for individuals in crisis: 📞 1553, 0919-0571553, 0917-8998727. Follow on Facebook and on X/Twitter. Do what matters in times of stress with WHO's stress management guide: bit.ly/3YDtuqf

💙💫Mental Health is just as important as physical health 🥰

I don't want to be the bad guy here, and yes, I agree it's okay to ask for help and approach any mental health professional, even if you don't think you have a problem. But there are logistics to be considered here. It's not just about knowing the psychology and raising awareness. Those are important, but the hurdle is, kanino ka pupunta? Isn't there a scarcity of mental health professionals? And most importantly, MAGKANO? Because it's not free, and our healthcare system is poor for physical health, let alone for mental health. Baby steps, I know, but it just hurts that it's easy to say 'it's okay and approach,' but there isn't enough mental health personnel and many can't afford it.

Nakakalungkot lang na other people are laughing about mental health, kesyo kuno dati wala naman daw bakit ngayon meron na... I hope they take this seriously with deepest understanding kasi hindi biro ang depression or the mental health condition na nararanasan ng iba. Dumating sa point that after my depression nagpa-tattoo ako sa braso to remind me that I should avoid depression as much as I could and seek help to others.

In a world where mental health is becoming part of everyday conversations, one thing must remain clear: do not self-diagnose. There is a thin line between emotional instability during stressful moments and falling into a depressive state, and understanding that difference matters. Feeling emotionally overwhelmed doesn’t automatically mean you are depressed. If you can still think clearly, do daily tasks, and find relief in rest or relaxation, then you may simply be mentally exhausted. Sometimes, all a tired mind needs is time, sleep, and peace. However, depression is another reality entirely. It isn’t always dramatic or obvious. Many people don’t even realize they’re depressed — they just slowly stop functioning. They stop feeling relief from things that used to comfort them. They lose motivation, direction, and their sense of self. Even sleep, rest, or hobbies don’t bring peace. Signs may include: Lack of direction Short-term memory issues Confusion and mental fog Loss of appetite Fear of going outside Fatigue that feels impossible to overcome Losing interest in activities once enjoyed Withdrawal from people and social situations Rewatching the same shows for comfort and familiarity Isolation Feelings of hopelessness Suicidal thoughts or self-harm tendencies Inability to feel comfort in familiar ways When symptoms like these continue for more than two weeks, it may be time to seek guidance from a professional. Mental health deserves the same seriousness as physical health. No one should walk through that darkness alone. Still, remember this: if today all you managed to do was breathe and stay alive — that alone is worth celebrating. Survival is strength. Healing isn’t linear; energy comes and goes. You don’t need to have it all figured out today. You also don’t need to listen to anyone who calls you weak or faithless. Some people use religion to shame instead of uplift. But God does not condemn you for hurting. Struggle does not make you broken — it simply makes you human. You deserve compassion, understanding, and help. Support can come from family, friends, strangers, journals, or even an AI — what matters is that you don’t carry everything alone. You matter. Your feelings matter. Your healing matters. And you are not alone. ❤❤❤❤

MAGANDANG MORNING, MS.B

You are A Precious Creation! Rest in Peace to Emanuelle Atienza,if only she was monitored properly...😢

Maraming Salamat Bianca and Dr. Jasmine for this topic!

I really like this discussion. Doc Jasmine was really kind and emphatetic with how she shared her expertise 😊

👏😍🙌

😍😍🫶🫶👏👏✨✨🙌🙌

This episode is helpful for anyone still in denial or having doubts about getting help for Mental Health conditions, especially after the pandemic, which it negatively affected our mental health with so many unknowns even up to this day.

Hi, Ms. Bianca, this video encouraged me to seek psych help. Was diagnosed with PTSD, Dipolar Disorder 2, and Depression last week, and is now taking medications. Thank you

It's really True---We are social human beings--people around us will be our companions in our journey in this world.

I think I had depression pero di ako aware. Same tayo doc naiiyak tas parang nag papaalam. Pero pinalaki kase ako na di binebaby ung lungkot kaya super dasal. Nagiging okay naman ako.

Magandang umaga Ms.Bianca and Dr.Jasmine salamat po sa pagssharw nito sa amin..😚🤩🥰🫡❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤🩶🤍💯💫

Thanks Bianca & Dr. Jasmine ❤ very informative & enlightening 🙏

Thank you for this 😢

I love the topic. Sobrang nakakarelate ako. Pero sana medyo ilapit nyo sa microphone yung mouth while talking. Mahina ang sounds naka full volume na ako . Naka Bluetooth listening while doing household chores. Thanks and more power to you Bianca!