Globe Telecom, in partnership with Natasha Gouldbourn Foundation and the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde with support from the Department of Health – National Center of Mental Health (NCMH), awarded the Top Three winners of the “Hope in 40 Seconds” video animation contest.
Now in its third year, the contest aims to pick three new 40-seconds video animations that would convey the advocacy of stakeholders in promoting mental health awareness among Filipinos. “Black White Red” by Ma. Isabelle Parca and Alyssa Marie Misa was the chosen winner of the competition.
“HOPELINE has been around for five years and everyday we receive numerous calls from people undergoing emotional crisis. In some cases, it’s a friend or family member who reaches out to us. But we know there are many more individuals out there who are silently suffering from depression and other related mental illnesses. We hope the new video animations would help those who are experiencing mental health problems or already have such conditions by encouraging them to seek proper intervention.” ~Jen Goulbourn, President of the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation
Locally, it is estimated that about 3.3 million Filipinos are living with depression. One-third of those experiencing depression will not even be aware that they suffer from the condition. Only one out of three individuals who suffer depression will seek the help of a specialist. According to the Health Organization (WHO), the incidence of suicide is likely to be underreported, especially in a Catholic country like the Philippines where committing suicide is considered taboo, and families are reluctant to report them.
“Light Beyond Shadows” by Rex Lynnus Sueno, Elisha Zapata, and Khalil Albuainain
“Hope^4” by Aleks Elizabeth Dolor Isla and Erika Marquez
For more information, contact Ms. Yoly C. Crisanto, Head, Corporate Communications Globe Telecom, Inc., Email address gtcorpcomm@globe.com.ph.
