Mental Health Hour Manila

11/08/2026

🎨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭 | 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 💙

A meaningful afternoon of creativity, reflection, and connection. Participants explored their emotions through colors, shapes, and creative expression while engaging in guided activities and optional group sharing. 🌈✨

The session reminded us that art can be a safe and gentle way to express what words sometimes cannot—helping us pause, reflect, acknowledge our feelings, and feel heard without judgment. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us and courageously shared their creativity, stories, and experiences. Every expression matters. Every feeling is valid. 🌱🎨

🎨 Trixie Velasco
✍️ Yel Gardose

05/08/2026

🎨 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒂𝒚.

As we celebrate Buwan ng Wika, we're reminded of the beauty of language—but we're also reminded that not every emotion can be expressed through words.

Sometimes, our hearts carry feelings that are too heavy, too complex, or too quiet to explain. And that's okay.

This month, Mental Health Hour Manila invites you to 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬, a listening session where we'll explore another language—the language of creativity. Through simple art activities, we'll create a safe space to pause, reflect, and express what may be difficult to put into words.

We're also grateful to be joined by Jown C., our Confidant and a Certified Expressive Arts Support Group Facilitator, who will guide us through this meaningful session with compassion and care.

✨ No artistic talent or experience is required.
This isn't about creating a masterpiece—it's about creating space for yourself. Whether you use crayons, colored pencils, markers, or simply a pen, your art is valid because it reflects your story.

🖌️ What to prepare:
• Any blank paper, notebook, or journal
• Coloring materials of your choice (crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint—or even just a pen!)
• An open heart and a willingness to show up as you are

📅 August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/Wpay7RFm7ay9Y8gt5

Come as you are. Let your hands express what your heart has been holding. We'll be here to listen, create, and grow together—one color, one line, and one conversation at a time. 💙

🎨 Yuri Jjoyce
✍️ Yel Gardose

05/08/2026

𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚, 𝒘𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔, "𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈?"

The Pause We Didn't Know We Needed wasn't just another Listening Session—it was a chance to reconnect with ourselves and with one another. Together, we reflected on the cost of constantly running, learned why rest is an act of self-care, and reminded each other that slowing down doesn't mean falling behind.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, listened, shared, and made this space meaningful. Your presence made this session what it was.

May we continue choosing progress over perfection, connection over isolation, and pauses that help us come back stronger. 💙

🎨 Darcy Encarnacion
✍️ Yel Gardose

30/07/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐄 🤍💙

In the middle of deadlines, responsibilities, and the constant rush of life, sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply pause.

Join us for a safe and welcoming Mental Health Hour Manila Listening Session as we explore "The Pause: We Didn't Know We Needed." Together, we'll create space to slow down, listen without judgment, and remind one another that we don't have to carry everything alone.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, searching for clarity, or simply looking for a community that understands, this space is for you. Your story matters, your feelings are valid, and your presence is enough.

🗓 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕓 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
💻 𝐕𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦
🎙️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭: 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞

💙 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬. Register now using the link below or simply scan the QR code on the poster to join our Listening Session.

🔗 https://forms.gle/Wpay7RFm7ay9Y8gt5

We look forward to sharing this safe space with you. Remember, you don't have to go through life's pauses alone—we're here to listen.

🎨 Trixie Velasco
✍️ Yel Gardose

29/07/2026

💙 𝗠𝗛𝗛𝗠 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗦 💙

Some anniversaries are celebrated with cakes and candles. Ours was celebrated by creating a safe space where children could express themselves, be heard, and be reminded that their thoughts and feelings matter.

As Mental Health Hour Manila marked its 7th year, we spent a meaningful day with the children of Project PEARLS through creative, mental health-focused activities that encouraged self-expression, emotional awareness, and kindness. Their smiles reminded us that every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued.

To our volunteers, partners, and everyone who made this outreach possible, thank you for standing with us in our advocacy. Here's to seven years of creating safe spaces—and to many more years of bringing hope, healing, and compassion to our communities. 💙

@7

29/07/2026

💙 Congratulations to Open Arms Organization on the successful 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟏: 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 webinar!

Mental Health Hour Manila is grateful to have been one of your community partners in this meaningful initiative, which empowered nearly 150 participants with practical life skills for personal growth and well-being.

Thank you to Ms. Diana Marie Berberabe Baes, OTRP, for sharing your expertise, and to our fellow partner organizations for making this learning opportunity possible.

Here's to more collaborations that inspire learning, strengthen resilience, and create lasting impact. Congratulations once again! 💙🌱

27/07/2026

💙 Be the safe space someone needs.

Not every act of support requires having all the answers. Sometimes, it begins with listening.

Mental Health Hour Manila is looking for compassionate volunteers to become Listening Session Facilitators. If you believe in empathy, kindness, and creating safe spaces where people feel seen and heard, we'd love to welcome you to our community.

🗓️ Every Saturday
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

No need to be a mental health professional—just come with an open heart and a willingness to learn. Training and guidance will be provided as you become part of our .

🔗 Apply here:
https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/time-volunteer/10831

26/07/2026

Thank you Open Arms Organization for your invitation to be part of your FREE Webinar, Life Skills 101: Time Management, Goal Setting, and Productivity!


Take the first step toward becoming more organized, productive, and goal-driven.

Secure your slot NOW by scanning the QR code and be part of this empowering learning experience.

📅 July 27, 2026 (Monday)
⏰ 6 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Register now—
https://forms.gle/ARS8r2T7YAjPHTV86

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 🤝

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our valued partners for their unwavering support in making Life Skills 101: Time Management, Goal Setting, and Productivity possible. 💙
Special thanks to:
✨ 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒍𝒂
✨ 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 (FAMPS) – University of Batangas
✨ 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔' 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 (FES) – Batangas State University

Your shared commitment to promoting education, mental wellness, and personal growth helps us empower more individuals and create meaningful change within our communities.

We look forward to learning and growing with you on July 27, 2026. See you at the webinar!

24/07/2026

💙 Seven years of creating safe spaces. Seven years of choosing compassion. Seven years of making a difference.

As we celebrate Mental Health Hour Manila's 7th Anniversary, we are reminded that every conversation, every volunteer, and every act of kindness has helped us build a community where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

This milestone is more than a celebration—it's a testament to the power of collective action. Together with our official beneficiary partner, Project PEARLS, we look forward to sharing hope, joy, and meaningful experiences with children and families through a day of learning, creativity, and connection.

To our volunteers, partners, and everyone who has been part of our journey—thank you for believing in our mission. Your support continues to inspire us to reach more communities and create lasting impact.

Here's to seven incredible years and to many more years of promoting mental health, empowering communities, and spreading kindness—one conversation, one volunteer, and one life at a time. 💙

🎨 Haley Cobarrubias

@7

23/07/2026

🤝 Partnership Announcement

Together, we create greater impact.

We are excited to announce the partnership between Mental Health Hour Manila and iVolunteer Philippines—a collaboration rooted in a shared commitment to building compassionate, resilient, and empowered communities.

By combining our passion for mental health advocacy and volunteerism, we aim to create more opportunities for people to connect, serve, and make a difference. Together, we believe that every act of kindness, every volunteer, and every conversation about mental health brings us one step closer to a more inclusive and supportive society.

Here's to creating meaningful change—one community at a time. 💙✨