VMMC Department of Psychiatry

05/07/2025

Conversations on Mental Health

Topic: Unmasking Adult ADHD

kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal at Dr. Laureen Conanan

01/07/2025

Press Briefer written by Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal

Congratulations, VMMC!!! 💚

Congratulations, VMMC!!! 💚

21/06/2025

Discover the power in every story with "Our Voices, Our Pride: An LGBTQIA+ Conversation"! 🌈🎙️

Tune in as Ms. Riyan Portuguez, "Your Millennial Psychologist," and Ms. Giney Villar, a trailblazing le***an feminist advocate, bravely share their journeys of courage, resilience, and transformation. This isn't just a conversation; it's an invitation to amplify their message and stand together for a community where every voice shapes our shared future.



Conversations on Mental Health | June 21, 2025

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

29/04/2025

FREE POSTGRADUATE COURSE – REGISTER NOW!

Join us for the 24th FVPA Postgraduate Course!

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming hybrid postgraduate course titled:

“From Crisis to Stability: Managing Mental Health in the Next Normal”

Date: May 9, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Hybrid (Zoom + Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Valdes Hall)
Hosted by: Department of Psychiatry, Veterans Memorial Medical Center

Open to healthcare professionals, educators, students, and laypeople, this day-long lecture series will explore practical, relevant strategies for addressing mental health challenges across schools, workplaces, and communities in our evolving world.

Let’s move from crisis to collective healing and build a mentally healthier school, workplace, and community.

We look forward to learning together with you!

CPD units for physicians will apply.

Scan the QR code or sign up here:
https://forms.gle/ScziixRNstLRCEjA8

Scan the QR code to join us on Zoom on May 9, 2025:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88937153595?pwd=963fZQqkiHpolqqYJqNVh4mEVpNYHH.1

26/04/2025

Hindi ka nag-iisa sa pinagdadaanan mo. This episode, we'll explore the path from hurt to finding hope--para sa sarili mo, sa mga kaibigan mo, at sa buong komunidad.

Join us this Saturday, 11 AM to 12 NN sa Radyo Magasin 1278 kHz! Nandito kami para magbigay ng suporta at kaalaman.

Sama-sama tayong bumuo ng mas mapagkalingang kapaligiran. 💪🏼💛

25/04/2025

FREE POSTGRADUATE COURSE – REGISTER NOW!

Join us for the 24th FVPA Postgraduate Course!

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming hybrid postgraduate course titled:

“From Crisis to Stability: Managing Mental Health in the Next Normal”

Date: May 9, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Hybrid (Zoom + Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Valdes Hall)
Hosted by: Department of Psychiatry, Veterans Memorial Medical Center

Open to healthcare professionals, educators, students, and laypeople, this day-long lecture series will explore practical, relevant strategies for addressing mental health challenges across schools, workplaces, and communities in our evolving world.

Let’s move from crisis to collective healing and build a mentally healthier school, workplace, and community.

We look forward to learning together with you!

CPD units for physicians will apply.

Scan the QR code or sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNzdhn6hjuC9V-yELKvZp8jAebP8o3eQXgfAb7I327_9JcbQ/viewform

12/03/2024

The VMMC Department of Psychiatry is now accepting applications for its Three-Year PPA-Fully Accredited Residency Training in General Psychiatry.

Application is until March 22, 2024 only! 🫶🏻

19/01/2024

The VMMC Department of Psychiatry congratulates our Residency Training Officer, Joan Mae Perez Rifareal, MD, FPPA for being elected as Vice President of the Philippine Psychiatric Association Inc. (PPA) during the 50th Annual Convention of the Association held last January 16-19, 2024 at the EDSA Shangri-La Manila. We are very proud of you!

13/11/2023

The VMMC Department of Psychiatry congratulates its Alumnae Dr. Ellaine R. Romano and Dr. Ma. Fatima V. Martinez for Passing the Diplomate Examinations conducted by the Specialty Board of Philippine Psychiatry last September-November, 2023.

We Are Very Proud of Your Achievement!