In celebration of its 9th anniversary, #MentalHealthPH is proud to introduce #Enga9e: Uniting Voices for Mental Health and NCD Advocacies in the Philippines, a virtual community dialogue to be held on April 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom.

This initiative comes in preparation for the Interactive Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on May 2, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, a pivotal event leading up to the 4th High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health.

As a proud participant in the upcoming UN hearing, #MentalHealthPH aims to elevate the lived experiences and perspectives of Filipinos. Through #Enga9e, they invite community members, mental health advocates, persons with lived experiences, and other stakeholders to share their stories, highlight best practices, identify persistent challenges, and propose solutions for a mentally healthier Philippines.

“We believe the power of change lies in our community,” said Roy Dahildahil, Executive Director at #MentalHealthPH. “Your voices matter. Through #Enga9e, we want to ensure that the realities of Filipinos—our struggles, innovations, and hopes—are represented on the global stage.”

Participants in the dialogue will help co-create the key messages that #MentalHealthPH will bring to the UN, ensuring that global decision-makers hear directly from the ground.