Filipinx Mental Wellness: Claiming Our Spot at the Table
There exists no specific word that encapsulates the meaning of mental health in the Filipino language. Sure, there are direct translations - kalusugang pangkaisipan, sakit sa pag-iisip - with that latter phrase directly translated to mean “sickness in way of thinking.” I personally believe that these direct translations do not do the realm of mental health justice, almost bordering on injustice.
Introduction
Hi there! My name is Monina Reyes (she/her/hers) and I am so grateful to be able to share this space with you. My love for writing cannot be disentangled from my love for this profession - I unashamedly bring every facet of my life into the therapeutic space. So… who is that, exactly?