Claudine Barretto postpones event with fans after health relapse

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and depression.

Claudine Barretto postponed her two-day gathering with fans after experiencing a relapse of anorexia.

In a Facebook post, the actress said the event was supposed to take place this December.

"Dec.16 & 17 were supposed to be a big day for the Claudinians, but due to my relapse from anorexia we have decided to postpone our big get together [and] move it to this February," Claudine wrote.

"I promise it will be worth it. Know that I love u all [and] we will get through this relapse like before," she added.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction, low body weight, fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. It requires coordinated care for effective management.

Eating disorders are medically classified as mental health disorders.

Claudine has been open about her mental health struggles. In August, she was rushed to the hospital due to depression and called for understanding and compassion.

If you need help or someone to talk to, you may contact the Philippines' National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline by calling 0917-899-8726 (Globe/TM), 0908-639-2672 (Smart/SUN/TNT), or 1553 (nationwide toll-free number).

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News