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If we want to protect our youth, schools should be the first line of defense — not the last. 🏫🛡️

Mental health isn’t a curse or a label — it’s human. Let’s build a culture where saying “I’m not okay” is just as normal as saying “I have a cold.” 🧠💬

In this eye-opening episode of The Karencitta Show (a podcast): we sit down with Kirk Patrick Castro — a seasoned clinical counselor and CEO & Founder of Gestalt Wellness Institute Southeast Asia — to talk about the rising numbers of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among Filipino youth.

Recent studies reveal that 63% of Filipino adolescents from select private schools have engaged in self-harm. But here’s the truth: it’s not always about wanting to die — it’s about trying to survive.

We explore the why behind the wounds, how schools and families can better respond, and what real healing actually looks like. Let’s stop treating mental health like a taboo — and start talking about it like it’s part of being human.

💡 Watch if you want to learn:
• What NSSI really means and why it's often misunderstood.
• Why urban teens are more at risk and how pressure plays a role.
• How self-harm connects to emotional regulation and identity.
• What signs parents and educators should look out for.
• How to support LGBTQ+ youth and other vulnerable groups.

🎧 Hear more about it on this week’s episode of The Karencitta Show on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcast!

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