“For me, mental health represents both a scientific pursuit and a commitment to humanity,” says Jesus Emmanuel A. D. Sevilleja, an epidemiologist with the National Center for Mental Health in the Philippines. “It allows me to contribute to fairness, empowerment, and the advancement of human rights.” Emmanuel’s work centers around data—he collects and analyzes information about mental health burdens, associated risks, and outcomes to help influence public policy, clinical standards, and