Have you heard the word “taboo”?

If not, according to the dictionary of Cambridge, it is

a noun, a verb and an adjective which means it is a word, or a subject and something that is avoided or
prohibited for religious or social norms. In the Philippines, there are many things that are considered as
“taboo” even before when human beings start to be aware of such things and one of it is the topic about
mental health. This issue has always been an stigma and a taboo topic in the Philippines. People will say
that what you feel is nothing and don’t need to check up or seek for professional help. Elders would say
that it is just an act or “kaartehan” so a person should stop feeling what they are going through. Some of
them would say too that those who acting sad, depressed, helpless, crazy and unusual actions from the
eyes of the people is insane, weak and only seeking attention. Those mindset of the Filipino people still
occur until on this generation, it passed onto the ancient times up to now. So, in this country that is full
of unaware people on prioritizing their mental health, are you one of them? Another is if ever that you
will have the knowledge to seek help for your stability of mental health, are you willing? Do you still
think that looking for assistance or professional help won’t help you? Find out why and what you should
do from reading on more in this text.