HealingHorizons - HIV Support, Education & Psychological Growth

31/10/2025

11/10/2025

You are worthy of love and acceptance, always. 🤗 🌈

29/07/2025

Being yourself is never something to say sorry for.
Be proud of who you are.

03/06/2025

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HIV CASES SA PILIPINAS, TUMAAS NG 500%; DOH, NANAWAGAN NA MAGDEKLARA NG NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

Umakyat ng 500% ang bilang ng mga kaso ng HIV sa mga kabataang Pilipino na nasa edad 15 hanggang 25 mula January hanggang March 2025. Dahil dito, nanawagan ang Department of Health o DOH sa pamahalaan na ideklara ang HIV bilang isang National Public Health Emergency.

Ayon sa DOH, umaabot na sa 57 ang naitatalang bagong kaso ng HIV kada araw sa unang tatlong buwan ng taon. Isa sa pinakabatang kaso ay isang 12-taong-gulang na bata mula sa Palawan.

Sinabi rin ng DOH na mas malala na ang banta ng HIV kaysa sa Mpox sa Pilipinas.

08/01/2025

Let’s take a deeper look at the HIV situation in the country based on data from July to September 2024.

According to the third-quarter data for 2024, NCR recorded the highest number of HIV cases, followed by Region 4A and Region 3.

To read the full report, click this link: https://bit.ly/HASP2024Q3

19/12/2024

10/12/2024

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a prevailing health issue in the Philippines, with HIV infections on the rise in recent years.

With the rising number of HIV cases in the Philippines, how can we get ourselves protected against the virus?

Read more at the link in the comments section.

10/12/2024

PLEASE BE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE

01/12/2024

The total cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines may surge up to 215,400 by the end of 2024, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday.

Based on DOH’s latest data, there were 4,595 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported from July to September 2024 alone. Of them, 1,301 (28%) had an advanced HIV infection at the time of diagnosis.

Read full article at the link in the comments section.

11/10/2024

Happy 🌈!

Coming out can be a challenging experience, and each person's journey is unique. Whether you choose to share your story or not, it’s important that your choices are respected. Wherever you are on your path, remember that you're right where you’re meant to be.

10/10/2024

Be kind to your mind. Mental health is a priority.

30/09/2024

𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑯𝑰𝑽 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏; 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒂, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒅𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈.

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐲, 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐞: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐈𝐕

Lead Author: Franz Cedrick D. Yapo
Co-authors: Arabelle R. Villanueva, Josie Lynn G. Pariñas,
Justin Joshua J. Godoy, Micaiah Andrea G. Lopez,
Jayra A. Blanco, Ken Andrei D.C Torrero, Dr. Jhoselle Tus

Published Paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383647571_Don't_Cry_Don't_Die_A_Case_Study_Exploring_the_Psychological_Well-being_of_People_Living_with_HIV

𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭: This case study explores the psychological well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV), focusing on their experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms. Using thematic analysis, key findings highlight the stigma and misconceptions faced by PLHIV, leading to anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Financial burdens and healthcare access challenges compound their distress. However, support from advocacy groups, mental health programs, and personal resilience help them cope. The study underscores the need for enhanced HIV awareness, mental health services, and financial assistance for PLHIV.