MANILA, PHILIPPINES-Twitter has gathered several advocacy groups and organizations in the Philippines in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day or #WSPD2020. The panelists discussed the issue on suicide-prevention, mental health, and shared their professional insights on Twitter last Friday, September 11.
As years go by, people are now getting more progressive to shed light on mental health by initiating conversations and courageously sharing their story online. On Twitter, people can find a community that embraces and supports them on their journey by getting the word out about it, extending help in any way they can, and fighting the stigma attached to mental health.
The discussion was moderated by mental health advocate and #HealthXPh co-founder Gia Sison (@giasison). The panelists tapped for the discussion were MentalHealth PH (@mentalhealthph), Silakbo PH (@SilakboPH), NCMH Crisis Hotline (@ncmhhotline), and the World Health Organization Philippines (@WHOPhilippines).
Using Twitter’s new conversation settings, tagged accounts aka the panelists were able to exchange insights by replying to each other’s Tweets. Filipinos on Twitter also asked questions by Tweeting it along with the hashtag #MayKaramayKa.
A special emoji also appeared along the hashtags #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, #SuicidePrevention, #WSPD2020, #WSPD, and #MayKaramayKa.
Twitter believes that people should have access and receive support when they need it most.
Launched last year, the #ThereIsHelp notification service provides valuable mental health resources to vulnerable people and encourages them to seek professional help.
If you or someone you know is struggling or is facing difficult times, please know that there is help. Reach out to #MentalHealthPH + hotline numbers 0917 899 USAP (8727) or Crisis Line by In-touch: (02) 8893 7603.
