'Be critical of coping mechanisms': Isang mental health advocate sa pagpili ng 'self-compassion over saving face'

Kilala ang mga Pilipino bilang isa sa pinakamasayahing grupo sa mundo, ngunit ayon sa mental health advocate na si Giancarlo de Vera, kailangang mag-ingat sa mga coping mechanisms gaya ng 'looking at the bright side' ng mga bagay-bagay.

Giancarlo de Vera says that it's important to choose self-compassion over saving face when it comes to one's mental health. Source: iStockphoto / champpixs/Getty Images

Key Points

• Ang BEING – Mental Health Consumers ay isang NSW peak organisation na tumutulong sa mga taong may mental health issues at dumadaan sa emotional distress.
• People have coping mechanisms when dealing with distress and mental health issues. While some are helpful, some prevent people from seeking help.
• Hinihikayat ni Giancarlo de Vera, CEO ng BEING - Mental Health Consumers, ang mga tao na piliin ang ‘self-compassion’ imbis na ‘saving face’.

Giancarlo de Vera is the CEO of BEING - Mental Health Consumers. Credit: Supplied

Don't worry about saving face. There is power in vulnerability and beauty in coming together for each other.

Giancarlo de Vera, CEO of BEING - Mental Health Consumers

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