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Bipolar disorder is becoming one of the most discussed mental health conditions among young adults today. Gen Z, in particular, has shattered the long-standing silence around mental health by openly sharing their struggles, seeking help, and creating safer spaces for vulnerability. But beneath the growing conversation is a…
On the surface, the painting shows a striking and almost unsettling image—an angel using a sword to cut off his own wings. But like many artworks that are born from pain, this piece carries many layers of meaning, each one speaking to the emotional journey of its creator.…

Science and Confession: The Psychological and Mental Aspects Confession is as old as human consciousness. From whispered secrets behind closed doors to anonymous notes tucked into virtual walls, the act of unburdening oneself has always been both terrifying and sacred. It’s more than a conversation—it’s a ritual. Today,…

Sadness has always been a quiet companion to creativity. In every poem whispered in the dark, every song written from heartbreak, or every brushstroke born of longing, there lies a truth too heavy for words—yet too human to hide. In the Philippines, where conversations around mental health are…

I am Namae, a 22 year old, single mother. I was raised Roman Catholic—rosary in hand before I could even read, learning prayers for the dead before I understood what death meant. I thought faith was a performance, a way to win my grandparents’ approval. So I joined…

Project Stigma is a recently launched mental health awareness campaign in the Philippines, a partnership between The Platform News PH, the University of the Philippines, and other government and private stakeholders. It seeks to counter stigma, improve awareness, and encourage Filipinos—especially youth—to speak openly and seek help when…