DISCLAIMER: Mind You Mental Health Systems is non-political, non-partisan, and does not endorse any political candidates. As a result, this episode has been released after the elections.

We’re closing out the first season of the show on a high note, as the author behind the historic Mental Health Act of the Philippines, Senator Risa Hontiveros, joins me on the show to talk about what compelled her to pass the bill, how she takes care of her own mental health, and the balancing act between being a full-time solo parent and a full-time legislator.

Share your thoughts on this episode by using the hashtag #AnOpenMindWithLizaSoberano. Give the awesome guys at Mind You a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Kumu, and Facebook @mindyoumhs.

This episode was recorded in February 2022.

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**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of self-harm, suicide, and the depiction of traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised

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If you or anyone you know is struggling with similar thoughts, you can call the National Center for Mental Health hotline at 1553 (Luzon), or at 0917 899 8727 and 0908 639 2672 if you are anywhere from the Philippines.

A mental health advocate whose life is dedicated to ending the stigma towards mental health and the CEO of Mind You himself, Yuri Marshall, joins me on the show to share the story behind what started his journey towards his advocacy, where he envisions Mind You to be in 5 to 10 years time and his own experiences of breaking negative emotional patterns.

Share your thoughts on this episode by using the hashtag #AnOpenMindWithLizaSoberano. Give the awesome guys at Mind You a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Kumu, and Facebook at @mindyoumhs.

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One of the most influential multimedia icons of her generation and a good friend of mine, Nadine Lustre, joins me on the show to talk about the devastation she felt when Typhoon Odette hit Siargao, when her consciousness on mental health began, and how she eventually learned to show herself some kindness.

Share your thoughts on this episode by using the hashtag #AnOpenMindWithLizaSoberano. Give the awesome guys at Mind You a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Kumu, and Facebook at @mindyoumhs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.