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Kuya Kim Atienza went viral after assisting someone who was seeking mental health support.

On March 16, Kuya Kim's response to a netizen moved many hearts. The netizen was looking for help online when Kuya Kim found her post.

She wrote, "Anyone na psychiatrist po? need ko po consultation now kahit online. please." And Kuya Kim responded with, "I DM'd you. Tight hug."

PHOTO SOURCE: Threads

The netizen shared what was on her mind when she posted on Threads. According to her, she didn't expect the post to reach Kuya Kim.

"I was about to end my life tonight. Just in time, my phone beeped. And it was
@kuyakim_atienza message 😭😭 Sobrang thank you, Kuya! Grabeeee. Naiiyak ako now. 😭"

PHOTO SOURCE: Threads

She also dedicated a post to express her gratitude to the Kapuso host. Part of the post included her private conversation with Kuya Kim, revealing that he committed to eight sessions of mental health support.

"Kuya Kim, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness came at a time when I felt so weak and lost. What you did didn't just help me financially—you gave hope and comfort to someone who was silently fighting her battles.
I will never forget this moment. May God bless you even more for the compassion you showed today. What may seem simple for you meant so much more to me. 🤍 @kuyakim_atienza."

PHOTO SOURCE: Threads

Her post received a lot of support online, and netizens praised Kuya Kim for his kindness and for giving mental health support.

PHOTO SOURCE: Threads