Google is holding an online “Well-being Day” on May 25 in a bid to promote mental and digital wellness as part of the ongoing Mental Health Awareness Month.
The free event will happen simultaneously via Google’s YouTube channel and Facebook page at 3:00 p.m. Leading the talk about protecting mental well-being amid the pandemic is Dr. Ronald Del Castillo, a psychologist, consultant on social and behavior change communication, and former associate professor of mental health, public health, and social policy.
“Taking care of our mental well-being is as important as our physical health,” he emphasizes.
“As the pandemic continues to take a toll on us, we need to talk about mental health more so we can learn how to cope with stress in a positive way. There is a pressing need to further normalize having conversations about it so people who need help can immediately be heard and seek support.”
YouTube creators will be joining the event to share their perspective about digital well-being.
Google will also discuss creating healthy digital habits through the help of its products and initiatives such as the Digital Wellbeing app, and using Search to get relevant information such as the National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline.
“People’s digital well-being is important to Google. This is integrated at the heart of our products and services because we believe technology should improve lives, and not the other way around. We hope that more people will look after their mental well-being and will take the steps toward creating a healthier digital lifestyle,” says Mervin Wenke, communications and public affairs head at Google Philippines.
