Overcoming Emotional Barriers in Filipino Culture | Pinoy Therapy

by Pinoy Therapy Oct 5, 2025 Read time: 5 minutes Understanding the Filipino Perspective on Emotional Expression Talking about feelings can be challenging, especially in cultures where emotional expression is deeply influenced by societal norms, family expectations, and traditional values. Within Filipino culture, discussing emotions openly…

What World Mental Health Day (October 10) Means in Everyday Filipino Life

by Marianne Taladua Oct 1, 2025 Read time: 5 minutes Silent struggles near and far It is late at night in a small apartment abroad. A Filipino worker scrolls through family photos, the silence broken only by the hum of the refrigerator. They had smiled on…