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Human Library: Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros led the opening ceremonies of the "Human Library" at the Lyceum Philippines University-Manila on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, to create safe spaces and meaningful dialogue on issues regarding mental health. With the theme "Read my mind," the "Human Library" aims to provide the public with a deeper and anecdotal understanding of mental health. The event, which coincided with Valentine's Day, featured 15 "human books," comprised of different personalities and celebrities, who shared stories about their mental health struggles and triumphs with students. (PRIB Photo by Joseph Vidal/AYA/14 February 2018)