Kuya Kim Atienza, sinagot ang netizen na nagsabing “God is the cure for our mental health”
- Kuya Kim Atienza emphasized that faith and professional mental health care can work together after responding to a netizen who claimed that God is the cure for mental health problems
- The television host pointed out that doctors, medication, and therapy can also be instruments through which God provides help and healing
- His response carries personal significance following the death of his daughter, Emman Atienza, who struggled with mental health issues for years and passed away last year at 19
- Since losing Emman, Kuya Kim has continued supporting mental health awareness and carrying forward his daughter’s advocacy for people experiencing mental health struggles
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Kuya Kim Atienza shared a message about faith and mental health care after responding to a netizen who posted that God is the cure for mental health problems.
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The television personality offered a brief but meaningful response, emphasizing that seeking professional medical assistance does not contradict one’s faith. His comment highlighted the role that healthcare professionals and available treatments can play in helping people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
The exchange began when a netizen posted the statement, “God is the cure for our mental health.”
Kuya Kim replied with a reminder that divine help can also come through medical professionals and mental health services.
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“God also works through doctors, meds, and therapy”
The message is particularly meaningful given the television host’s personal experience with mental health struggles within his own family. His daughter, Emman Atienza, dealt with mental health issues for years before her death last year at the age of 19.
Emman’s passing was a devastating loss for Kuya Kim and his family. Since then, he has continued speaking about mental health awareness and supporting the advocacy that his daughter championed. His efforts have helped keep attention on the importance of understanding people who experience mental health difficulties and ensuring that they are treated with compassion.
Emman had also used her platform and personal experiences to connect with young people facing similar struggles. Her advocacy included reaching out to followers and offering encouragement to those who needed someone to listen. Kuya Kim has previously spoken about the impact of his daughter’s efforts, including how she continued helping others despite dealing with her own challenges.
Kim Atienza, widely recognized by Filipinos as Kuya Kim, is a television host, weather presenter, and public personality. He initially gained prominence through ABS-CBN’s educational program Matanglawin, where he served as host and segment presenter for features about science, wildlife, nature, and animals. He later became a familiar face on TV Patrol as the network’s resident weather presenter, earning recognition for his approachable and informative delivery. Throughout his career, he has also hosted and appeared in various television programs, demonstrating his versatility as a broadcaster. In 2021, he moved to GMA Network, where he continued working on informative and lifestyle shows, including Dapat Alam Mo!, and became one of the segment hosts of 24 Oras.
Earlier, Kuya Kim Atienza shared a birthday greeting for Lans through an Instagram post, wishing the content creator happiness and success. In his message, he expressed his belief that she deserved all the wonderful things coming her way. He also mentioned looking forward to seeing her again after her time inside “bahay ni Kuya.” The greeting followed their previous collaboration on GMA’s program Dami Mong Alam, Kuya Kim!, where they had the opportunity to work together.
In a previous report, journalist Atom Araullo appeared on the podcast Ano Ba Talaga? with Kuya Kim Atienza to revisit their experiences covering Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. During their conversation, Kuya Kim praised Atom’s work in the field, describing his reporting as “stellar” and recognizing the coverage as one of the most significant disaster assignments he had witnessed during his years at ABS-CBN. Atom, however, was modest about being regarded as a hero, explaining that field journalists belong to a distinct group of professionals who face difficult circumstances while doing their jobs. He also discussed the importance of risk management in disaster reporting, pointing out that reporters can develop tunnel vision once they reach the scene because their attention becomes focused on completing their assignments. His observations highlighted the challenges journalists face when covering dangerous situations and the need to remain mindful of safety while reporting important events.
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