Psyche Today (2026)

11/03/2026

In this cycle, we’ve uncovered how these identities reflect our human need to belong and the societal struggles that come with performing and presenting ourselves to the world. 🎭 In a society where underlying pressures continue to grow, we adapt and reshape the meanings and trends of what’s seen as “acceptable” and “admirable” in our generation.

Through these shared experiences, we’ve come to realize how archetypes can shape us both positively and negatively. ❤️‍🩹 May this cycle help you discover parts of yourself you may not have noticed before. 🫂
Thank you for being with us all the way — see you in the next cycle!
Pubmat by Ren Santos
Spiel by Aliyah Brillo

10/03/2026

Strong, independent, successful — the 💅 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬✨ has become a modern symbol of female empowerment, yet the name itself carries a different truth.

The term is often used to celebrate women’s achievements, appearing everywhere from movies and K-dramas to online spaces where female leads embody charisma and authority. 😎

But is “Girl Boss” really about 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Or does it reveal something deeper—the 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, perhaps even 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 itself?

In this edition of Psyche Today, we will further dissect this archetype through its known struggles of staying on top in the spotlight 🏆 and its ties to consumer psychology 🛍️—uncovering 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Written by Juana Mina & Gia Uncad
Edited by Corilou Lizardo, Berry Tagarao, & MJ Salapong
Illustration by Michelle Tagorda
Spiel by Aliyah Brillo

06/03/2026

“𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐞! 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞! 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞!”

From the “cool girl” who loves everything the guys do to the “sensitive boy” who valiantly fights period cramps only when a woman’s watching, personality has become the ultimate costume. 👗🎭

In this article, we’re deconstructing the “Pick-Me Girl” and the “Performative Male.” By looking through the lens of psychology, we explore how these contemporary archetypes are “𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝” to seek romantic validation and social survival. Why do we feel the need to curate a version of ourselves just to be seen?

It’s time to stop the act and start the conversation. 🔍✨

Written by Amelie Matta & Jacy Andres
Edited by Corilou Lizardo, Berry Tagarao, & MJ Salapong
Illustration by Jonah Elisha “Ai” Malabonga
Spiel by Althea Culala

03/03/2026

"𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐨𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.” 📑🚫

Society loves a “self-made” success story, but psychology tells a different tale. What we often label as 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 may be less of who we are and more of how we’re coping.

In this article of Psyche Today, we examine the walls built by self-reliance—seeing the cost of having to carry everything alone and why we’ve come to view vulnerability as a liability.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭. 🧳

Written by Anika Wee & Rhianna Santos
Edited by Corilou Lizardo, Berry Tagarao, & MJ Salapong
Illustration by Eduard “Spak” Barrera
Spiel by Althea Culala

02/03/2026

𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!

Over the past months, various terms have emerged from shared societal experiences, shaping the archetypes we recognize today. 👥We’ve learned to adapt and gradually integrate these into our lifestyles, which influence how we present ourselves in society. From the familiar “performative males”🙋‍♂️ to the “pick‑me girls,”🙋‍♀️ we’ll examine the psychological roots of these archetypes and how they manifest in the world around us. 🌏

This theme allows us to explore the reasons behind each archetype:

🔍While they may often appear admirable, there is more that lies beneath the surface. We’ll unpack the struggles of 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫‑𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 shaped by personal hardships, neglect, and avoidant attachment; the dynamics behind 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 and 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤‑𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 rooted in the idealization of love; and finally, the “𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬” as both a phrase of empowerment and a commodification of femininity and feminism. ✨

By exploring these archetypes, we gain insight into what these reveal about ourselves, how these patterns affect us, and what we can do about them.

Pubmat by Ren Santos
Spiel by Aliyah Brillo

27/02/2026

3 days before Psyche Today is coming back! 🚀

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫‑𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤‑𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬?

In this cycle, we’ll dive into the psychology behind these social media 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 — where they come from, how they shape us, and what they reveal about love 💗, independence 💪, and feminism ♀️ today.

Pubmat by Ren Santos
Spiel by Aliyah Brillo

23/05/2025

What does true inclusion look like? How can we support our loved ones’ mental health before they become too distressed? 🤔💭

This year’s RED Letter Day ❤️ answered these important questions and many more as it went beyond raising awareness about IDD and mental health. Throughout the 2-day event, students were inspired by the speakers to start taking action!

From powerful and insightful discussions on intellectual and developmental disabilities to an engaging psychological first aid workshop, we learned that small steps together can create big changes in how we embrace diversity in all of our spaces. 👫

Let’s keep the conversation going! Read all about the speakers and key takeaways from RLD ‘24-’25 below.

Spiel and Article by Ayla Dimzon, Elle Olalo, and Lourdes Domingo
Graphics by Mae Gallo
Photos by Mae Gallo and Aums Domingo

22/05/2025

Still can’t fight off that anxiety? 😰🫂

Never have the time to take a breather during the week because of your booked schedule? ⏰😞

But you have an hour or two to spare on the weekends for a bit of physical exercise? 🤔🙆
Well, luckily, a recent psychological study has concluded that even having just 1️⃣ exercise session a week can decrease your anxiety risk by 35 percent! 😮

So if your goal is to relieve that stress from acads and work, you don’t have to sacrifice time during your weekdays just to hit the gym everyday! Instead, even just 75-150 minutes of your Sunday mornings will be a big help to your mental well-being. 🧠 🧘

Thus! 🧐 This week, why not give being a weekend warrior a try?

Feel free to share in the comments your exercise routines 🏋️ and/or other little things you do to take care of your mental health. 🫂

Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202503/how-weekend-exercise-can-fight-anxiety

Spiel by Lourdes Domingo
Graphics by Kitty Perido

21/05/2025

And just like that, Psyche Today Cycle 2 (Volume 8) comes to a close! 🥳

Throughout this cycle, we explored the compelling and sometimes unsettling ways AI is reshaping how we think, feel, and experience the world around us. From AI-powered breakthroughs to the more risky side effects of digital interactions, thank you for joining us in navigating the intersection of psychology and technology. 🤖📱

As the school year winds down, this may be the final cycle for now—but the spirit of curiosity and conversation doesn’t have to end here. Whether it’s through Psyche Today or in your own personal reflections, we hope you continue asking big questions and challenging what you know.

With that, feel free to comment down below what else you would like to see in…future cycles? 🤫🤭

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Here’s to many more conversations about the mind, the world, and everything in between! 💙🧡💛

Graphics by Ysa Toral
Spiel by TJ Dollente

20/05/2025

[Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm and su***de]

POV: You’re crying your heart out and your therapist replies: ‘I’m sorry, I didn’t quite get that.’ 💀

From chatbots that lend a listening ear to apps offering guided therapy sessions, AI is stepping into the world of mental health care. But can a machine truly understand human emotion? 🤖🫀

In our last article for Psyche Today Cycle 2, we explore the rise of AI-powered therapy: its promises, its potential pitfalls, and the socioemotional effects of relying on digital counselors. 💭

Read on as we dive into the fascinating intersection of technology and emotional well-being! 🦦

You may also access our references here: https://bit.ly/PT2425-C2-A2-Refs

Written by Adelaida Ynna Gutierrez, Toscha Lumbao, & B. Morales
Edited by Dani Barotil
Layout by Mio Urgel
Spiel by TJ Dollente

16/05/2025

Not feeling like yourself today? AI filters have your back, but at what cost? 🤳

Smooth skin, sharp nose, less chin, and different makeup filters may sound promising when you just want to look your 'best' for a picture or two. 📸

However, these filters aren't just changing how we 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬, it's also changing how we 𝘴𝘦𝘦 ourselves.🪞

"𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫, 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐚𝐦 A𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥?" explores how GenAI's algorithmic idea of perfection is rapidly shaping our self-image and reprogramming our perception of beauty. 👤
You may also access our references here: bit.ly/PT2425-C2-A1-Refs

Written by Gwyn Dulongbinte, Corilou Lizardo, Berry Tagarao, & Abby Tan
Edited by Dani Barotil
Illustrated by Elisha Tcheng
Layout by Elisha Tcheng, Euhanna Cinco, & Dani Barotil
Spiel by Mandy Pamorca

14/05/2025

You've probably heard of what Generative AI can do 𝘧𝘰𝘳 us- but what about what it's doing 𝘵𝘰 us? 🤔

From lessening your workload to becoming your best friend, it's as if GenAI can do it all 💡 But as this technological revolution becomes increasingly interwoven into our routines, it's important to assess exactly how it's affecting us — especially the way we think. 🧠

Is it helpful or harmful– or both? For our new series delving into the connection between artificial intelligence and mental health, "𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" explores GenAI's true impact, shedding light on how this convenient tool may be quietly reshaping our minds. ⚙️

You may also access our references here: bit.ly/PT2425-C2-A1-Refs

Written by Migs Dolotina, MJ Salapong, Ysa Toral, and Ben Juliano
Edited by Dani Barotil
Layout by Euhanna Cinco
Spiel by Mandy Pamorca

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