Warning: This project contains mature and sensitive themes such as depression and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

On this project, we continue to update you on where we are on our mental health journey, warts and all.

We kiki about some misconceptions about mental illness, and the misuse of important language that we ourselves are guilty of. Do you know it is no longer correct to use the term "successful or unsuccessful attempt" when pertaining to suicide? Neither did we, until very recently. Yes, language evolves but it remains to wield great power so it is vital that we all know how to use it. And find out why the overuse of the phrase "it's okay to not be okay" rubs these two people with clinical depression the wrong way. 

If you are a Filipino living in the Philippines and you, or somebody you know, are undergoing depression or having suicidal thoughts, try talking to somebody you trust or please go to the link:    https://doh.gov.ph/NCMH-Crisis-Hotline . It's okay to ask for help.

Some resources you should check out:

1. Language Matters
2. Romanticizing Mental Illness

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*Our podcast does not offer professional medical, sexual, or mental health advice. Our show aims to express truths about our personal experiences in dealing with issues we discuss. If you are undergoing depression or having suicidal thoughts, please go to these links: NCMH (PH) or Find a Helpline (worldwide).

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