Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo has revealed that she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in the previous year.
Rabiya Mateo (Images courtesy of Facebook)
She disclosed her mental health diagnosis by sharing a medical certificate dated January 7, 2025.
Rabiya explained that she underwent multiple rounds of medication and traveled abroad for three months to focus on her recovery from depression.
Rabiya's full post:
"2025, I was diagnosed with depression and anxious distress. I had my several rounds of medication. I left the country for 3 months so I won’t get triggered by people who have no idea what I’ve been going through.
A screenshot of Rabiya Mateo's medical certificate
"Every day was a struggle to survive. I almost deactivated everything and disappeared to lead a quiet, peaceful life. I fought hard and am still fighting up until now.
"When I saw what happened to Emman and saw how painful it was for Kuya Kuya Kim Atienza and his family, I made a promise to myself to never give up because I don't want my Mama to experience the same thing.
"You don’t know how little kindness means to a depressed person like me and how your words can push me to do something else," Rabiya added.
