VMMC Department of Psychiatry

20/09/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | September 20, 2025

Episode 32: Helping Someone At Risk Of Su***de

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

13/09/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | September 13, 2025

Episode 31: D**K Lifestyle and Alternative Life Choices

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

07/09/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | September 6, 2025

Episdoe 30: "The Mind of a Gambler: A Look at Risk, Reward, and Recovery"

kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal

30/08/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | August 30, 2025

Episode 29: "Inner Light: Spiritual Pathways to Mental Well-Being"

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

14/08/2025

Update: Applications are closed due to the overwhelming number of applicants. Thank you.

07/08/2025

06/08/2025

The VMMC Department of Psychiatry congratulates its Alumni Dr. Jean R. Nagpiing-Cello and Dr. Joseph Angelo B. Rayo for Passing the Written Diplomate Examinations conducted by the Specialty Board of Philippine Psychiatry last August 2, 2025.

We Are Very Proud of Your Achievement!

06/08/2025

🧠💖 FROM ANGER TO SERENITY: PATHWAYS TO INNER PEACE 🌿🕊️

This National Hospital Week 2025, let's take a moment to care for our minds as well as our bodies.

Join us at Veterans Memorial Medical Center for an empowering mental health forum with Dr. Joan Mae G. Perez-Rifareal, President of the Philippine Psychiatric Association. Learn how to transform emotional turmoil into
calm clarity. 🌸🧘🏻‍♀️

📅 August 7,2025
🕜 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN
📍 Valdes Hall & via Zoom
🎁 Raffle Draw follows!

Because peace of mind is part of healing. 💬 ✨

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85622280045?pwd=
QIzkH9XaIITPOsHbIUSzZ2COxsMlag.1

Meeting ID: 856 2228 0045
Passcode: NHW2025

Please Fill-Out The Attendance Link:
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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

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!