The Canlas Family's Story of Loss, Grief, Healing and Love: KULIT (The JM Canlas Organization) & Creating a Community of Support for Mental Health

Disclaimer:This episode includes open conversations about suicide, depression, and other mental health challenges that may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. We encourage you to listen with care and prioritize your well-being. If at any point the discussion feels overwhelming, please pause and seek support from a trusted friend, family member, or licensed mental health professional.If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs urgent help, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis support hotline in your area. You are not alone, and support is available.If You Need Support:DOH-NCMH: 0917-899-8727 | 02-7989-8727 In Touch: 0917-800-1123 | 0922-893-8944***Mental health doesn't just affect one person. It quietly shapes an entire family, often in ways they don't see coming.In this deeply moving episode, Kai sits down with the Canlas Family: Filipino actor and musician Elijah Canlas, theatre actor and film producer Jerom Canlas, and their parents, Mr. Rommel Canlas and Mrs. Lyn Canlas, who also serve as trustees of KULIT: The JM Canlas Foundation.Together, they open up about navigating mental health challenges as a family, and how loss reshaped their understanding of love, responsibility, and presence.They reflect on the signs they misunderstood, yung mga conversations na sana nabanggit nila nang mas maaga, and the difficult but necessary process of learning and unlearning as a family. This is not a story about perfection; it's a story about growth, accountability, and choosing compassion, kahit unclear pa yung mga sagot.This episode is for young people who feel unseen, para sa mga magulang na tinatryma-bridge ang gap between love and understanding, and for families who want to navigate mental health conversations with greater awareness and care.Join us for an intimate 3-hour conversation with the Canlas FamilyEpisode Timeline:00:00 – Episode Preview02:16 – Why We’re Sharing This05:00 – Smiling But Struggling07:22 – Subtle Changes At Home09:13 – First Hospital Experience14:43 – Parents’ Different Awareness17:40 – Sibling Perspective28:01 – Being Diagnosed Too32:47 – Regrets & Deep Talks37:05 – Filling The Void40:19 – Societal Pressure Impact48:25 – Seemed Okay Again1:05:14 – Understanding Subtle Signs1:13:22 – Breaking The Stigma1:24:38 – Grief Is Not Linear1:30:57 – Guilt & What Ifs1:35:14 – Coping In Different Ways1:42:09 – Movement & Healing1:43:50 – Birth Of The JM Canlas Organization1:53:24 – Emotions & Masculinity1:57:33 – Creating Safe Spaces2:05:03 – Programs For The Youth2:13:51 – Supporting Caregivers2:18:35 – Healing Through Arts & Sports2:22:04 – Advice For Everyone2:28:14 – Advice For Parents2:36:08 – It’s Okay Not To Succeed2:56:53 – Healing Through Apology2:58:57 – Growing As A Family3:00:30 – How To Connect & SupportFollow us on our social media platforms.Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanFollow the Canlas Family on:KULIT: The JM Canlas Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/p/KULIT-The-JM-Canlas-Organization-61573610751434/https://www.instagram.com/kulit_org/?hl=enEmail Kulit The JM Canlas Foundation: [email protected] the next The 3rd JM CANLAS BADMINTON CUPMarch 20-22 Don Antonio Sports ComplexCup categories are ALL DOUBLES — no gender divisions — open to all pairs across three skill levels: • Beginners • Intermediate • Advance (with cash prizes!)✨ NEW THIS YEAR: We are opening a School Team Tie Category (High School Division) happening on March 20 — separate Boys and Girls divisions — 5 players per team (Singles A, Singles B, Doubles, + 1 reserve)🎟 EARLY BIRD RATES (until FEB 20 only): PHP 1,000 — Single Entry PHP 1,200 — Double Entry PHP 4,000 — Per School TeamRegister here: https://bit.ly/3rdJMCBCEarlyBirdElijah’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elijahcanlas/?hl=enElijah’s Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LuiJuVFoBHrLPXhUJOlXbElijah’s TikTok - @notelijahcanlasJerom’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeromcanlas/?hl=en