Kuya Kim, pumalag sa "kulang ka sa dasal" na pahayag tungkol sa mental health

• Television personality 'Kuya' Kim Atienza strongly pushed back against an outdated notion
• Appearing on Dani Barretto's 'The Bare It All Podcast', Kuya Kim pointed out how older generations often dismiss emotional struggles
• To illustrate his point, Kuya Kim cited renowned Christian pastor Rick Warren in the video
• While acknowledging that prayer and faith help foster inner strength, he stressed that mental illness is a legitimate medical condition as well

'Kuya' Kim Atienza is making it clear that psychological health should never be reduced to a question of spiritual devotion.

Sitting down with host Dani Barretto on an episode of The Bare It All Podcast once again, Kuya Kim discussed the harmful stigma often passed down by older generations regarding mental health concerns.

Clad in a pink floral shirt and thick-rimmed glasses, he addressed the common, dismissive remarks that people dealing with emotional distress frequently hear at home:

"Ito yung stigma palagi. Yung mga boomer parents kasi, 'Kulang ka sa dasal kaya ka nagkakaganyan eh. Dasal mo na lang yan, pagdadasal kita.' Hindi ganun ka-simple."

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To emphasize that profound spiritual conviction does not make someone immune to psychiatric struggles, Kuya Kim shared the story of influential pastor Rick Warren, author of the global Christian bestseller The Purpose Driven Life.

Kuya Kim recounted how Pastor Warren tragically lost his youngest child to a mental illness back then:

"He lost his kid to su*cide. The kid grew up full of faith, praying, a pastor's kid, active in church. When he was 30, he sh*t himself and he died. This is the son of Rick Warren. Did he lack faith? No."

Breaking down the clear boundary between spiritual wellness and medical conditions, Kuya Kim urged listeners to treat psychological disorders with the same medical seriousness given to physical diseases:

"Because mental illness is an illness, and it has nothing to do with your faith."

While emphasizing the undeniable comfort that faith brings to a person's life, he stressed that proper treatment, therapy, and medical support are vital for long-term recovery:

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"Faith and prayer will make you resilient. But if you have that condition and you're mentally ill, there are many ways to heal it."

The short video excerpt quickly resonated across social media, earning praise from mental health advocates and netizens who thanked Kuya Kim for using his platform to dismantle persistent myths, encourage empathy, and normalize seeking professional care.

Kim Atienza, popularly known as 'Kuya Kim,' is a Filipino television host, weather presenter, and public figure. He first rose to fame as a host and segment anchor on ABS-CBN's Matanglawin, an educational program focused on science, nature, and animals. He also became widely recognized as the resident weather presenter of TV Patrol, where his informative yet friendly delivery made him a household name. Aside from weather and science segments, Kuya Kim has hosted and appeared in numerous TV shows, showcasing his versatility and charisma. In 2021, he transferred to GMA Network, where he continues to host lifestyle and informative programs such as Dapat Alam Mo! and appear on 24 Oras as one of the show's segment hosts.

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As previously reported by KAMI, during a visit to his daughter Emman's memorial, 'Kuya' Kim Atienza found handwritten notes left by strangers. One note shared that Emman continues to inspire others to choose to fight in life even though she is gone. Another visitor from Las Piñas City wrote that they head straight to the memorial after school just to 'spend time' with her. Kuya Kim expressed his gratitude on Threads, telling those who left the letters, "You are seen and you are heard."

Meanwhile, Kuya Kim Atienza shared an AI-generated video of his late daughter Emman delivering a message about mental health. The video showed a simulated version of Emman speaking from heaven encouraging people to seek help. Her message focused on hope, self-worth, and the importance of not facing struggles alone. The emotional post resonated with many.

Source: KAMI.com.gh