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Finding freedom in change: Hormone Replacement Therapy in the Philippines

Amid the colorful backdrop of the local LGBTQ+ community are members of the transgender community who strive to achieve their true selves, seeking to create consistency between who they are and who they believe themselves to be. Transitioning refers to methods of changing one’s gender presentation or sexual characteristics to match their gender identity. It…

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For the self and others: A glimpse into the lives of psychometricians

Day in and day out, mental health professionals are continuously reminded of why they entered their chosen professions. Working in an environment that constantly subjects them to the reality of what people with mental disorders truly experience—be it through the anecdotes they share or through immersions in institutions—continues to open their eyes to the current…