Myra Gahid is a licensed psychologist, Keep Going Baguio resource speaker, and the author of the poetry book "Between the Lines of Self-Love and Romance." Nathan Santos catches up with her to talk about what inspired her to write, her writing projects, and how her passion has helped her overcome tough times. Towards the end of the podcast, Myra performs her poignant and powerful poem "My Depression Speaking".
Ronald Fernandez, CJ and Josephine Bautista also share their literary works and talk about how writing has been beneficial to their mental health.
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Copies of Myra Gahid's "Between the Lines of Self-Love and Romance" are still available at Wings & Butterflies Cafe.
Follow Keep Going Baguio for updates on Myra's upcoming book "Between the Lines of Heartache and Hope".
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Want to perform your own poems online? Join Keep Going Baguio's poetry jam and open mic "saLOOBin" on April 30 at 4:00 PM through Zoom/FB Live. Just send us a PM for more details. :)
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Resources:
Expressive Writing for Mental Health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/expressive-writing-for-mental-health
How Writing Can Improve Your Mental Health
https://www.rtor.org/2019/06/12/how-writing-can-improve-your-mental-health/
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Where to get help online or through phone:
Psychstart Psychological, Academic and Art Services Online Consultation
Anxiety and Depression Support Group Baguio
+63 956 0069 808 (Globe) +63 951 5998 778 (TNT) Landline: (074)442-3809 loc. 423
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Music from Audio Library - Hyde - Free Instrumentals
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