Ben&Ben releases moving music video for 'Courage'

Ben&Ben explored themes of mental health and rising through struggles in their latest music video.

“Courage,” the band’s latest single, opens with a trigger warning that says the video shows scenes depicting self-harm that may cause distress.

The video shows people struggling with bullying, failing in school, work stress, and debt. However, it also shows scenes of living through these challenges by having courage and with the help of the right people.

The music video ends with the message, “For your future self, keep carrying on. But if you feel you no longer can, it’s OK to ask for help.”

Links and hotline numbers for mental health services were also posted.

Ben&Ben released “Courage” in October. In a heartfelt Instagram post related to the song, vocalist Paolo Benjamin thanked his past self and said that all his struggles were worth it.

It has been a memorable year for Ben&Ben. They released the singles “Could be Something” in June, “Courage” in October, “Autumn” in November, and the full band version of “Courage” on December 1.

The folk-pop band was named the Philippines' no. 1 streamed OPM artist on Spotify for 2023.

Another of Ben&Ben’s recent achievements includes performing at the FIBA opening. Their songs will also be featured in the theater adaptation of the blockbuster film “One More Chance.”

Earlier this year, they released a cover of Christian Bautista's iconic "The Way You Look at Me." Its music video starred Barbie Forteza and David Licauco.

The Philippines has several counseling services as well as hotline numbers for mental health. These include: DOH-NCMH Hotline: 0917-899-8727 or 02-7989-8727; Natasha Goulbourn Foundation Hopeline: 0917-558-4673, 0918-873-4673 and 02-8804-4673; and In Touch Crisis Line: 0917-800-1123, 0922-893-8944 and 02-8893-7603. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News