Awards and Features

Co-parenting: Do’s, don’ts, and tips on how to get the balance right

The golden rule to remember in a co-parenting arrangement is that the child’s well-being is top priority. Rappler asks clinical psychologist Abegail Joyce Requilman from mental health organization Empath to walk through how co-parenting works, and why it’s best for parents who are in a strained relationship to consider this arrangement.

For tired teachers: Self-care tips to survive school stress

Being a teacher in the Philippines is hard. Most public and private teachers can say that they’re overworked, underpaid, tired to the bone, and stressed, especially with the many adjustments they had to make in the pandemic. Licensed counselor from Empath Mary Grace Orden, gives mental health advice for teachers adjusting to the return of F2F classes.

‘I like you…as a friend’: A psychologist’s advice on what to do after getting friend-zoned

We asked our Rappler readers, and clinical psychologist Abegail Joyce “AJ” Requilman from mental health organization Empath, on how to move on after getting friend-zoned, and here are some of their tips so you can finally let go of those romantic feelings.

Better late than never: Why being delayed in college is nothing to be ashamed about

‘College isn’t a race,’ but what should we do when being delayed makes us anxious about the future? Rappler asked clinical psychologist Abegail Joyce “AJ” Requilman from mental health organization Empath, together with some previously and currently delayed students, to help navigate these feelings of unworthiness and failure.

Awkward! How to deal with social anxiety now that face-to-face interactions are back

What should you do if you find yourself caught in a panic attack in the middle of a social event? With the help of clinical psychologist Abegail Joyce Reguilman from mental health organization Empath, we list down some key tips to make the transition to face-to-face interactions smoother and easier.

I’m coming out! An expert’s advice on mentally preparing for the big announcement

Finally coming out of the closet can be both daunting and exciting – clinical psychologist Jarah Dayag from mental health organization Empath gives concrete ways on how to help yourself through the process.