What does it mean to feel truly at home? For many, home is more than a physical space—it is where we should feel safe enough to be ourselves, share what we are going through, and have conversations that matter.
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2026, #MentalHealthPH, in partnership with Y-Space at Yuchengco Museum, will host a series of campaigns entitled “You Are Home: Creating Safe Spaces for Every Story” on October 9 to 10, 2026.
Aligned with the global theme for World Mental Health Day, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” each campaign encourages participants to express themselves, connect with others, and start conversations about mental health at home.
Curated like a real home, “You Are Home” is an immersive World Mental Health Day activation that transforms four essential spaces—a Bedroom for restful reflection, a Dining Area celebrating supportive conversation as daily nourishment, a Living Room cultivating genuine connection and healing, and a Bathroom designed for releasing burdens and embracing renewal.
Through interactive elements in each room, visitors are invited to pause, share personal stories, and reflect on what truly makes a space feel safe.
As participants leave behind messages and receive words of hope left by others, their shared experiences weave a collective narrative toward psychological safety—encouraging a shift toward making our everyday environments places where vital conversations about mental health can naturally begin.
The exhibit will open on 9 October 2026 at 6:30 PM and feature a series of interactive spaces that invite visitors to pause, listen, and reflect. In partnership with IKEA, the exhibit uses IKEA furniture and key design elements to outfit the spaces, grounding the conceptual experience in familiar home settings.
Sharing Stories Through “Living Literatures”
On 10 October 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., visitors may participate in “Living Literatures,” an intimate storytelling experience inspired by the Human Library concept.
Through focused, one-on-one or small group conversations, individuals with lived experiences serve as “human books,” sharing their personal stories to promote understanding, connection, and meaningful dialogue.
Living Literatures will feature Filipino mental health advocates and artists, including Riyan Portuguez (Your Millennial Psychologist), Kuya Kim Atienza, and other mental health advocates who continue to champion awareness, empathy, and mental health conversations in their respective fields.
Registration is still open through bit.ly/wmhdyouarehome2026.
The campaign will culminate on October 11 with “Living Voices,” a one-day community choir experience led by Sanghimig Performing Arts. The experience will bring individuals together to sing, share, and celebrate community through harmony, amplifying the message that everyone—including persons with lived experiences (PWLE)—has a voice worth hearing.
We may have diverse voices, but together, they create one harmony.
Leaving a “Note of Hope”
The campaign also extends beyond the physical exhibit through “Notes of Hope,” an online dashboard accessible throughout the exhibition.
Visitors can scan QR codes placed around the exhibit to access onemoredayph.org, where they can submit anonymous letters of hope and encouragement. These messages then reach random visitors browsing the site, creating an ongoing exchange of support, compassion, and shared humanity.
Since its founding in 2016, #MentalHealthPH has remained committed to advancing mental health awareness, education, and advocacy across diverse sectors and communities. The organization has collaborated with key stakeholders, including the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) for the development of a directory of mental health facilities and services in the Philippines, and with the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) and the Philippine Science High School National Alumni Association (PSHS NAA) to promote mental health in schools.
Recently, USTV+ recognized the organization with the Media Excellence Award in Psychological Awareness and Advocacy for its efforts to leverage digital media to build awareness.
As the movement continues to grow, “You Are Home” invites us to reimagine what psychologically safe homes look and feel like—and to recognize the role everyday spaces and conversations can play in mental well-being.
Because home is more than just a place. It is a feeling, and the people you return to, where you can be fully, honestly, and unapologetically you.