Episode 2 - How does art and culture play into mental health?

It’s a slightly uncommon perspective on the topic but you’ll see why it’s still worth taking about. This episode, we’re joined by prominent Filipino women in the local community: Beltran-Lucila, head of the Philippine Arts Council and the EPIC initiative, and Dr. Lucenia Ortiz, current Co-Chair in Alberta’s Anti-Racism Advisory Council. From discussing the importance of the arts to the Filipino culture’s effect on mental health, including the struggles of growing up between two cultures, this episode will challenge definitions of the arts and even the Filipino identity itself. Here’s some hope though. We end with how to move forward as one community using bayanihan along with a special challenge from Dr. Ortiz. ----------------- Prefer to watch a video? This episode was originally made for Filipino Heritage Month on our Youtube channel: rebrand.ly/TAYOyeg. More info on our guests can be found here too. ----------------- Follow Us! TAYO Instagram & Facebook: @tayoyeg Discussion Group: facebook.com/groups/2125868337482654/ Our email: [email protected] Heart of YEG Instagram: @heartofyegfilipinocommunity Facebook: @HOYFilipinoCommunity ----------------- Disclaimer: Content in UNAWA is not a substitute for professional advice. When getting help, please reach out to the relevant professionals for your specific situation.