As a Filipina therapist, I often reflect on the topic of “mental health stigma” within our communities. It’s a massive, important issue. But lately, I’ve been pondering: what if we’re starting the conversation at the wrong chapter? Understanding Our Emotional Landscape How can we expect ourselves to openly discuss mental health when many of us were never taught how to talk about our everyday feelings? I’ll be honest — growing up, checking in on emotions wasn’t exactly a dinne