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Rio Locsin gives advice on taking care of your mental health

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<div><em>Content Warning: This article contains discussions on mental health</em></div><p>In the recent Philippine adaptation of the South Korean hit series <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/its-okay-to-not-be-okay"><em><strong>It’s Okay To Not Be Okay</strong></em></a>, actress Rio Locsin endeared herself to fans of the show with her charming portrayal of Nanay Liwanag, who was known as the sympathetic and caring mother to Kaori Oinuma’s character Gemma. </p><p>Even off camera, Rio continues to show her inherently good side after talking about the importance of taking care of one’s mental health. The 64-year-old veteran actress gave some advice to those who may be going through the same mental health struggles as some of the characters in the popular series. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIEIQUOTvQk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A21408886.599999994%2C%22ls%22%3A199507.5%2C%22le%22%3A199513.70000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FPushAlerts%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02rUicRmq2xPxnXaaFAx3vQ7ikUtmPzKZzLoiFQNrLAqQrGJf2dU6vPYSBcFo8t62kl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>“Alam niyo naman lahat siguro ang tagal ko sa industriya. Nakasama ko na yata ang lahat ng dapat na makasama. Nagsimula din ako nung bata, nung dalaga, nagkaasawa, nagkaanak. Ang importante siguro sa isang tao kahit na wala sa industriya namin, importante na may kinakausap ka, na meron kang pwedeng lapitan, meron kang kaibigan, may pamilya ka. Huwag kang mapag-isa. Kasi ang demonyo, ang kalaban lagi, ang utak mo ay battleground. Kaya dapat talaga hindi ka nag-iisa na gagamitin ng kalaban niyo. Kasi anu-ano ang iisipin mo talaga pagka nag-iisa ka, wala kang nakakausap. Importante talaga na may mga– yung community,” she said. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLPgidzPvPZ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A21484780.800000012%2C%22ls%22%3A199507.5%2C%22le%22%3A199513.70000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/16/22/rio-locsin-on-darna-stint-nasa-table-electric-fan-lang"><strong>READ: Rio Locsin recalls Darna days 43 years ago: ‘Nasa table, electric fan lang’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Sharing her experience while doing the romantic comedy series earlier this year, Rio stressed how vital it is to surround yourself with people who care whenever you feel most down and alone. </p><p>“Kasi kami sa taping namin hindi nawawala yung aming bonding, kasi importante rin, nakakabato rin pag wala kang gagawin na wala kang taping. Importante na may kinakausap ka, lumalabas ka. Ganun din sa totoong buhay kahit hindi sa taping. Sa bahay, huwag na huwag kayong, kung maaari lang na, lalo na kung meron kayong problema, merong mga mabibigat na pinagdadaanan, i-share niyo sa mga mapagkakatiwalaan niyong tao. Huwag niyong sasarilin lang kasi nako… delikado talaga,” she added. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLhZVkGSd-G/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A21484827.400000006%2C%22ls%22%3A199507.5%2C%22le%22%3A199513.70000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4xrMSLy37Z/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A21484933.300000012%2C%22ls%22%3A199507.5%2C%22le%22%3A199513.70000001788%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Proud of their entire team’s work on<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/its-okay-to-not-be-okay"><strong> </strong><em><strong>It’s Okay To Not Be Okay,</strong></em></a> Rio thanked all those who took time to watch the series.</p><p>“Hindi naman siguro kami nagkamali nung day one pa lang nung inanyayahan namin kayo na tutukan ang aming show kasi hindi naman kami napahiya, hindi ba? Sobrang ganda naman ng show namin at talagang kahit kami alam naman namin na habang ginagawa namin hindi kami mapapahiya kasi ang bawat isa ay tumulong para mabuo ang isang napakagandang show. Maraming salamat sa pagtututok niyo, maraming salamat na hindi niyo kami kinakaligtaan na panoorin sa araw-araw.”</p><div><em>* If you or a loved one is in need of help, contact the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotline nationwide at 1553 or 1800-1888-1553; via Smart/TNT at 0919-057-1553; and via Globe/TM at 0917 899-8727.</em></div>

<p>Rio Locsin explains why it’s important for everyone to have a good support system to keep their mental health strong.</p>

Rio Locsin explains why it’s important for everyone to have a good support system to keep their mental health strong.