Espada Psychological Consultancy

Espada Psychological Consultancy EPC is a psychological clinic offering psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and companies. We promote mental health and wellness.

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กIt is never too late to learn how to care for yourself. But the truth is, there is no single for...
16/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก
It is never too late to learn how to care for yourself. But the truth is, there is no single formula for the โ€œbestโ€ self-care. What works for one person may not work for another. For some, it looks like rest and quiet. For others, it is connection, movement, or creating. Self-care is not about doing it perfectly. It is about discovering, little by little, what helps you feel safe, steady, and alive.

Practicing self-care can protect our mental health and build resilience during difficult times. As we observe Su***de Prevention Month, let us remember that taking care of ourselves is not selfish. It is one way of choosing to stay and giving life another chance.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7.
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

๐—œ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€“ 24/7 Crisis Line
(02) 8893-7603
0917-800-1123
0922-893-8944

๐—›๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ (NGF / DOH / Globe)
(02) 8804-4673
0917-558-4673
0918-873-4673
2919 (Globe/TM)

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ (NCMH)
1553
0917-899-8727
0966-351-4518

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—บ โ€“ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ
0939-937-5433
0939-936-5433
0927-654-1629

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๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กLet us pause to recognize the subtle signs of passive su***de.It is important to remember that e...
15/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก
Let us pause to recognize the subtle signs of passive su***de.
It is important to remember that even unspoken pain deserves care and support. Reaching out, checking in, and creating safe spaces can remind someone that their life matters.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7.
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

๐—œ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€“ 24/7 Crisis Line
(02) 8893-7603
0917-800-1123
0922-893-8944

๐—›๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ (NGF / DOH / Globe)
(02) 8804-4673
0917-558-4673
0918-873-4673
2919 (Globe/TM)

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ (NCMH)
1553
0917-899-8727
0966-351-4518

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—บ โ€“ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ
0939-937-5433
0939-936-5433
0927-654-1629

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๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐Œ๐ž๐ฅ ๐•๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ข ๐ƒ. ๐‚๐ซ๐ฎ๐ณPsychiatrist | Mental Health Advocate | EducatorDr. Mel Cruz is a licensed physician and regis...
14/09/2025

๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐Œ๐ž๐ฅ ๐•๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ข ๐ƒ. ๐‚๐ซ๐ฎ๐ณ
Psychiatrist | Mental Health Advocate | Educator

Dr. Mel Cruz is a licensed physician and registered psychometrician with a strong foundation in both clinical psychiatry and community mental health. He completed his residency training in Psychiatry and Public Mental Health at Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Angeles University Foundation and his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Holy Angel University. With a passion for education and service, Dr. Mel continues to teach, train, and empower both professionals and communities through mental health seminars and training programs.

At EPC, Dr. Mel regularly sees patients for psychiatric evaluation and management, supporting those navigating depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, trauma, personality disorders, and other complex mental health concerns. His work integrates psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and community-based care to ensure that clients are met with both scientific rigor and compassionate understanding.

As a psychiatrist and a dedicated mental health advocate, he actively conducts seminars, workshops, and training sessions for professionals, LGUs, and communities across the country.

He holds close the reminder that during struggles,
โ€œLike waves, these too shall pass by.โ€ ๐ŸŒŠ

๐๐Ž๐Ž๐Š ๐€๐ ๐€๐๐๐Ž๐ˆ๐๐“๐Œ๐„๐๐“ ๐๐Ž๐–
0915-880-2045 (Globe)
0939-292-1100 (Smart)



๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กJoy does not need to be forced. It begins with safety โ€” the kind that allows us to breathe easie...
14/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก

Joy does not need to be forced. It begins with safety โ€” the kind that allows us to breathe easier, rest without fear, and trust the space we are in.

Safe spaces can look like sitting with someone who listens, taking a quiet moment to settle, or being part of a community that cares. When our bodies feel safe and our voices are heard, hope and joy have a chance to return.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7.
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€
Landline: (02) 8893 7603
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—บ โ€“ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0937 654 1629
Sun: 0939 937 5433

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
Landline: 1553
Globe: 0917-899-8727
Smart: 0966-351-4518

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๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กHow we respond can either deepen their isolation or help them feel seen and valued.This Su***de ...
11/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก
How we respond can either deepen their isolation or help them feel seen and valued.

This Su***de Prevention Month, let us move past labels and listen with care. Every story deserves space. Every person deserves compassion.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

NCMH Crisis Hotline
โ˜Ž 1553
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917-899-8727 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0966-351-4518 (Smart)

Su***de Crisis Lines
โ˜Ž (02) 8893 7603
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Sun)

HopeLine
โ˜Ž (02) 8804 4673
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Sun)

Tawag Paglaum โ€“ Centro Bisaya
โ˜Ž (02) 8804 4673
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0937 654 1629 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0939 937 5433 (Sun)

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๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ | ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“Kindness and empathy are not small things. They are life-giving, hope-r...
10/09/2025

๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ | ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“

Kindness and empathy are not small things. They are life-giving, hope-restoring acts that remind others they are not alone. A gentle word, a listening ear, or a moment of compassion can make more difference than we may ever realize.

Today is a reminder to be kind to others, but also to yourself. Hope grows in spaces where empathy is practiced and care is shared. ๐Ÿ’›

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, please remember that help is always within reach. Talk to someone you trust or connect with a professional.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7.
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€
Landline: (02) 8893 7603
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—บ โ€“ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0937 654 1629
Sun: 0939 937 5433

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
Landline: 1553
Globe: 0917-899-8727
Smart: 0966-351-4518

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๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญDid you know that according to newer psychological studies, some people report experiencing Post-Traumatic Growt...
09/09/2025

๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ

Did you know that according to newer psychological studies, some people report experiencing Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) after going through major struggles? PTG refers to the positive changes that can emerge from trauma, like finding deeper meaning, stronger connections, or a renewed appreciation for life.

Of course, not everyone experiences this, and thatโ€™s completely okay. For many, simply surviving and making it through each day is already a victory worth honoring.

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๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กThere are chapters in life that feel unbearably heavy, but the story is not over yet. The pages ...
08/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก
There are chapters in life that feel unbearably heavy, but the story is not over yet. The pages ahead may carry healing, connection, and moments of hope that are still waiting to be lived. Holding on today can lead you to a tomorrow worth staying for.

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, please remember that help is always within reach. Talk to someone you trust or connect with a professional. ๐Ÿ’›

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7.
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€
Landline: (02) 8893 7603
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—บ โ€“ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0937 654 1629
Sun: 0939 937 5433

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
Landline: 1553
Globe: 0917-899-8727
Smart: 0966-351-4518

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๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กEvery conversation is an opportunity to make someone feel valued. A simple act of listening with...
07/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก

Every conversation is an opportunity to make someone feel valued. A simple act of listening with empathy can open doors for connection and remind a person that their story matters.

We may not always have the right words, but our presence, patience, and genuine care can create a safe space where hope can grow.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

NCMH Crisis Hotline
โ˜Ž 1553
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917-899-8727 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0966-351-4518 (Smart)

Su***de Crisis Lines
โ˜Ž (02) 8893 7603
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Sun)

HopeLine
โ˜Ž (02) 8804 4673
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Sun)

Tawag Paglaum โ€“ Centro Bisaya
โ˜Ž (02) 8804 4673
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0937 654 1629 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0939 937 5433 (Sun)

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๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐กSometimes the most life-saving thing we can do is not to give answers but to truly listen. Activ...
06/09/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก

Sometimes the most life-saving thing we can do is not to give answers but to truly listen. Active listening helps people feel seen, heard, and valued, especially when they are carrying silent battles.

When we allow someone to speak without judgment, validate their feelings, and show genuine care, we remind them that their voice matters and their pain is not invisible.

Listening with compassion can make the difference between someone feeling alone and someone finding hope.

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

NCMH Crisis Hotline
โ˜Ž 1553
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917-899-8727 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0966-351-4518 (Smart)

Su***de Crisis Lines
โ˜Ž (02) 8893 7603
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Sun)

HopeLine
โ˜Ž (02) 8804 4673
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0917 800 1123 (Sun)

Tawag Paglaum โ€“ Centro Bisaya
โ˜Ž (02) 8804 4673
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0937 654 1629 (Globe)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 0939 937 5433 (Sun)

***dePreventionMonth


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Not every struggle is visible. Some battles happen quietly, in moments when it feels like no one notices. This month is a reminder to check in with ourselves and with the people around us because even silent pain deserves care, compassion, and support.

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, please remember that help is always within reach. Talk to someone you trust or connect with a professional. ๐Ÿ’›

Here are crisis hotlines available 24/7.
Save them, share them, they might save a life.

Su***de Crisis Lines
Landline: (02) 8893 7603
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

HopeLine
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0917 800 1123
Sun: 0917 800 1123

Tawag Paglaum-Centro Bisaya
Landline: (02) 8804 4673
Globe: 0937 654 1629
Sun: 0939 937 5433

National Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Landline: 1553
Globe: 0966 351 4518
Smart: 0966 351 4518

***dePreventionMonth


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