**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with similar thoughts, you can call the National Center for Mental Health hotline at 1553 (Luzon), or at 0917 899 8727 and 0908 639 2672 if you are anywhere from the Philippines.Singer and songwriter Kiana Valenciano joins me on the show to talk about her songwriting thought process and how it depends on where she is mentally, how other people’s perceptions of her upbringing affected her wellbeing and her turning point in seeking professional help.Share your thoughts on this episode by using the hashtag #AnOpenMindWithLizaSoberano. Give the awesome guys at Mind You a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Kumu, and Facebook at @mindyoumhs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.