Tag: mentalwellness


  • 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 question many still ask:Why does bipolar disorder…

  • 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. This artwork is now featured in the…

  • The Confidelitea Ritual: The Psychology of Confession

    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, as many of us carry our emotions…

  • When the Muse is Melancholy—Inspiring the Most Honest Art

    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 slowly finding their voice, many creators are…

  • How Hiding My Atheism Hurt My Mind More Than My Soul

    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 every ministry, became a catechist, even taught…

  • Meet the Voices Reshaping the Mental Health Narrative: Project Stigma

    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 needed. Below are five segments that explore…

  • How Empathetic Listening Begins the Journey to Healing—for All.

    Empathy is not just about hearing someone’s words—it’s about feeling their truth without judgment. In a world that moves too fast, the act of listening with intent and compassion is becoming rare—yet it remains one of the most powerful forms of healing, both for the speaker and the listener. In this post, we’ll explore how…

  • Confidelitea: Born From the Need to Listen, Share, and Be Heard

    In an age where everyone is speaking, few are truly listening. Amidst constant notifications, performative posts, and the illusion of connection, silence often feels heavier than ever. People scroll endlessly, not to engage, but to be seen — even if through fleeting pixels. It is within this quiet ache that Confidelitea was born—a digital space…