@cosmopolitanph: Sometimes, the simplest truths spark the biggest change. For #StephNaval, changing how Filipinos talk about mental health started with a simple realization: support shouldn’t be this hard to find. That drive led her to start Empath, a social enterprise making mental healthcare more accessible while sparking a broader conversation around emotional well-being. Through psychoeducation, Empath creates content and programs that make mental health more approachable and part of everyday life. She’s our #CosmoWomenOfInfluence2026 Thought Transformer—rewiring how a generation talks about mental health and helping turn the conversation into one that’s open, visible, and stigma-free. Read her story on cosmo.ph ✨ Executive Editor: Ida Aldana Art Director: Ica Del Mundo, assisted by Caitlin Grabata Photographer: Lem Atienza, assisted by Yani Espiel, Yuan David, Nicole Evans, and Rafi Lopez Hair and Makeup: Team Muriel Vega Perez Interviewer: Cheska Santiago Story: Justina Torres Producer: Alyana Olivar Video: Cherrie Julian and Jino Del Mundo, assisted by Alfred Locsin & George Tuliao Social Media: Aina Lizarondo, assisted by Margaux Bataclan

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