School, relationships, the future — life can get a little overwhelming for young people sometimes. While U-Report Philippines has always been a space where young people can share their thoughts and make their voices heard, it can be a space where children and youth can learn and receive advice in navigating life, too.
That is why U-Report Philippines now has a Mental Health Chatbot: a free and easy-to-use chat companion that shares practical tips and information to help you manage stress, understand your emotions, and build stronger connections with the people around you.
Whether you just need a small reminder that what you’re feeling is valid, or you’re looking for ways to cope better with everyday challenges, the chatbot is here to listen and help you find your balance.
What you can explore right now
The U-Report Philippines Mental Health Chatbot is designed to guide you through everyday challenges that affect your mental health and emotional well-being. For now, you can check these three sections:
Building positive connections
Relationships play a big role in how we feel. This section shares ideas on how to build and nurture meaningful connections with people you trust — because having someone to lean on makes all the difference.
Talking about your feelings
Expressing emotions can be hard, especially when you don’t know where to begin. The chatbot walks you through small steps on how to open up and find healthy ways to communicate what’s on your mind.
Embracing self-acceptance
Loving yourself is a journey, and that’s okay. This section offers gentle reminders and tips on how to accept yourself as you are, challenge negative thoughts, and embrace what makes you, you.
And this is just the start! More topics such as managing stress and understanding emotions are coming soon. The chatbot is also available in Filipino, so you can choose the language that feels most comfortable for you when you chat.
How to get started
Getting started is easy! Just send “TIPS” in a Direct Message to U-Report Philippines, and you’ll get quick, practical guidance tailored to what you need.
You can chat with the Mental Health Chatbot on Facebook: http://m.me/UReportPhilippines?text=TIPS
More than polls: a two-way space for care
U-Report Philippines has always been about listening to young people. With the Mental Health Chatbot, we are also finding new ways to be there for you, not just to hear your opinions, but to help you take care of your well-being, too.
Because your voice matters, and so does how you feel.
Start chatting with the U-Report Mental Health Chatbot today, and take that small, kind step for yourself.
