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The Department of Psychology of Ateneo de Manila University is a pioneering psychology department that's one of the oldest in the Philippines, with an academic tradition of forming and training the country's future psychologists. It was founded in 1960 when Ateneo's then Department of Psychology and Guidance was split into the Department of Psychology, chaired by Fr Jaime C Bulatao, SJ; and the Department of Education and Guidance, headed by Dr Carmen Diaz-Tanedo.

The Department is committed to pursuing scientific truth and excellence in academic endeavors and professional practice. Inspired by Ignatian spirituality and combining solid foundations of psychological theories with active practice, the Department constantly aims to be an agent of change that brings about greater fullness of life among individuals, organizations, and communities in Philippine society and the world at large.

Centers

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Ateneo Center for Organization Research and Development
Professional Schools Library stacks
Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services

Psychology News

Nina Mikaella C Lim named 2025 Program Awardee for Psychology

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Nina Mikaella S Lim of the AB Psychology program for being selected as the 2025 Program...

Honoring the process: Angelique Villasanta and her Ateneo PhD journey

'This is my way to honor the process, and I wouldn’t want to make myself feel that the process was not worthy to be talked about on the stage'

Angelique Villasanta (PhD Clinical Psych '25) selected graduate students' representative at 2025 Commencement

The honor is given to the graduate student whom the deans of the five higher education schools — Education and Learning Design, Humanities, Management, Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences — believe best represents the graduating class

Ateneo hosts gen AI camp on bullying prevention

On 16 May 2025, the Public Mental Health Lab of Ateneo de Manila University’s Department of Psychology, in partnership with Aretè, Ateneo Build, Communications Department...

2024 Ateneo Service-Learning Publications: Advancing Community Engagement

The Ateneo community continues to contribute to advancing service-learning and community engagement with a series of impactful publications for 2024. These works highlight the University's commitment to integrating academic excellence with meaningful community impact.

Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security

Born between 1995 and 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work in a way that's distinct from older generations.

Events

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Pinoy Parenting with Pride: Learning How to Support an LGBTQIA+ Child

Sat, 28 Jun 2025

Online

This Pride Month, we celebrate all forms of love, including...

Thesis / Dissertation Defense

A Sociocultural-Cognitive Model of Personal Recovery Orientation among Filipino Adults with Depressive and Anxiety Disorders

Mon, 05 May 2025

Online

Dissertation Defense of Christian Gea A Florentino, PhD in Clinical...

Thesis / Dissertation Defense

Exploring Life After Sexual Violence as a Rhizomatic Narrative

Fri, 25 Apr 2025

Online

Dissertation Defense of Angelique Pearl Virtue P Villasanta, PhD in...

Thesis / Dissertation Defense

An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experiences of Ecological Grief among Young Filipinos

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Online

Dissertation Defense of Eileen F Tupaz, PhD in Clinical Psychology...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Supporting the Mental Health of Our Youth

Tue, 08 Oct 2024

The Loft, 4/F George S.K. Ty Learning Innovation Wing, Arete, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus

Supporting Mental Health of Our Youth by Dr. Maria Regina...

Thesis / Dissertation Defense

Examining the Filipino Stroke Survivor's Agency in the Digital Community Using Positioning Theory

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Online

Dissertation Defense of Darius N Salaum, PhD in Psychology Candidate

Department of Psychology

LH308, 3/F Ricardo and Dr Rosita Leong Hall
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
1108 Quezon City
Philippines

Telephone +63 2 8426-6001 local 5260-61
Telefax: (632) 8426-5905
psychology.soss@ateneo.edu

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