ZCMC Department of Psychiatry

07/05/2026

𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛’𝑠 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐷𝑎𝑦 💛

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐.

Children may not always have the words to explain what they feel, but their emotions are real and deserving of understanding. Behind every smile, silence, tantrum, or change in behavior may be emotions they still do not know how to express.

As we observe Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, may we continue to listen more, support more, and create spaces where children feel seen, valued, and emotionally safe. Because caring for a child’s mental health today helps shape a healthier and brighter tomorrow. 🌱

𝓈𝑒𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒. 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉. 𝑟𝑒𝒶𝒸𝒽 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝑠𝓊𝓅𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉. ✨💛

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕:
📞 Globe: 0977 201 6640
📞 Smart: 0939 784 5513
🕗 Available: Monday to Friday (including holidays)
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
❗️Note: Calls only. We do not respond to text messages.

07/05/2026

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Crisis Hotline and Assistance Team (ZCMC C.H.A.T.) proudly participated in the Crisis Hotline Summit held on May 4–7, 2026 at Club Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas.

Representing ZCMC were Dr. Neil Ryan Marcos, DSBPP; Ms. Angelica E. Lee, RPm, RPsy; and Ms. Sarah Mae Barretto, RPm. During the summit, Ms. Lee presented the best practices of ZCMC C.H.A.T. in delivering accessible and compassionate mental health crisis intervention services.

ZCMC was honored with the Institutional Leadership Award in recognition of its commitment to establishing a dedicated crisis hotline service. Ms. Lee also received a Certificate of Appreciation for her valuable presentation and contribution during the summit.

This recognition inspires us to continue strengthening mental health support and crisis response services for the community.

06/05/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💚

Not every motherhood story is loud with joy, some are quiet, heavy, and carried in silence.

Sa likod ng pagiging “strong mom,” may pagod, may doubts, at minsan, may lungkot na hindi madaling ipaliwanag. And that’s okay.

Maternal mental health isn’t just a phase—it’s a journey that deserves understanding, compassion, and real support. From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, every mother deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for.

Hindi sukatan ng pagiging ina ang pagiging okay all the time. Asking for help is not weakness, it’s courage.

Let’s be the kind of community that listens without judgment, supports without conditions, and reminds every mother:
Hindi ka nag-iisa. 💚

If you or someone you know is having a difficult time, reaching out for help is a strong and important step.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘵:
📞 Globe: 0977 201 6640
📞 Smart: 0939 784 5513
🕗 Available: Monday to Friday (including holidays)
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
❗️Note: Calls only. We do not respond to text messages

04/05/2026

As part of the SK Bunguiao Summer Youth Camp 2026 held on May 1–3, 2026 at the New Bunguiao Covered Court, Brgy. Bunguiao, Zamboanga City, a Mental Health Awareness session was conducted by Dr. Pillar Del Cielo R. Cabanlit, Level II Psychiatry Resident, focusing on common mental health conditions, warning signs, and the importance of mental well-being among the youth.

Together, we continue to raise awareness and empower the next generation to prioritize mental health. 💚

04/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💚✨

This month reminds us that 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀.

In the Philippines, mental health conditions affect an estimated 11–12% of the population. Around 3.3 million Filipinos are living with depression, while approximately 3 million experience anxiety disorders. Among adolescents, more than 1 in 10 have seriously considered su***de, and national su***de rates remain a public health concern. Mental illness is now among the leading causes of disability, showing the growing need for accessible care, greater awareness, and communities that genuinely support one another.

It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to check in with yourself. And it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.

Let’s continue creating spaces where conversations about mental health are met with 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, and 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩.

We listen and we care.

𝖱𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁 𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗎𝗌 𝖺𝗍:
📞 𝖦𝗅𝗈𝖻𝖾: 0977 201 6640
📞 𝖲𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗍: 0939 784 5513
🕗 𝖠𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾: 𝖬𝗈𝗇𝖽𝖺𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖥𝗋𝗂𝖽𝖺𝗒 (𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗂𝖽𝖺𝗒𝗌)
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
❗️𝖭𝗈𝗍𝖾: 𝖢𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒. 𝖶𝖾 𝖽𝗈 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝖾𝗑𝗍 𝗆𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗀𝖾𝗌.

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04/05/2026

The ZCMC Department of Psychiatry is pleased to share that Dr. Nadia M. Paber represented the institution at a recent psychiatry congress held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

This participation reflects the department’s continued commitment to professional development, regional collaboration, and the advancement of mental health services. Insights gained from this congress will further support ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and strengthen psychiatric practice at ZCMC.

Terima kasih, Jogja. 💚

03/05/2026

Our Assistant Training Officer, Dr. Sheila May D. Aduviso, DSBPP, empowered 490 young participants from 30 different parishes and religious organizations during the Youth Forum 2026 organized by the Archdiocese of Zamboanga and the Council of the Laity of the Philippines held on May 1, 2026, at the Centro Pastoral Convention Hall, Zamboanga City.

With the theme “Holding On to Hope: Catholic Youth Navigating Struggle, Sustained by Faith, Called to Serve,” her talk highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and su***de prevention, inspiring young people to face life’s challenges with resilience, deepen their faith, and embrace their role in service and leadership.

Inspiring hearts.
Shaping leaders.
Serving with purpose. 💚

02/05/2026

Your emotions are valid. Taking the time to feel them and having the courage to face them is not a weakness. 🙂

Thank you for watching last week’s episode of Vene Y Sabe with Dr. Charlene Mae Valdez, where we discussed MOOD DISORDERS: “Feel it. Face it. Don’t ghost your emotions." 🫶🏼

Follow Paccu Zcmc for more meaningful episodes of ZCMC Vene Y Sabe; your go-to health podcast every Wednesday, 10–11 AM! 🤗
You are not alone. If you need help, reach out to ZCMC Department of Psychiatry at:
⁃ Globe: 0977 201 6640
⁃ Smart: 0939 784 5513
• Available: Monday to Friday (including holidays) 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
(Note: Calls only. We do not respond to text messages.)



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02/05/2026

Watch Dr. Neil Ryan Marcos, DSBPP as he shares his insights on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in mental health. In this discussion, he reflects on how AI is shaping the way we understand, assess, and support psychological well-being—while also highlighting the enduring importance of human connection in care. 💚

02/05/2026

What does it mean to be human in the age of AI? Listen to Dr. Neil Ryan Marcos, DSBPP on Mind Matters today. 🎙️

Nakikipag-usap ka na ba sa AI tungkol sa nararamdaman mo?

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just about technology—it’s now part of how we think, feel, and even cope.

From AI “therapy” apps to tools that analyze our moods, mabilis na nagbabago ang landscape ng mental health. But with this shift comes deeper questions:

Kaya bang palitan ng AI ang human connection sa therapy?
Makatutulong ba ito sa kakulangan ng mental health services sa Pilipinas?
O may mga bahagi ng ating pagkataong hindi kailanman maiintindihan ng isang makina?

Ngayong May 2, samahan sina Dr. Donald Tugbang at Dr. Neil Ryan Marcos sa isang makabuluhang pag-uusap sa Mind Matters.

Hindi ito simpleng usapan tungkol sa tech—pagninilay ito tungkol sa kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng maging tao sa panahon ng AI.

01/05/2026

Labor Day isn’t just another date on the calendar, it's a quiet recognition to the effort behind every paycheck. The early mornings, the long days, the strength it takes to keep showing up.

𝙏𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧.
𝙏𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙮.

May this day be a reminder that your worth isn’t measured by productivity. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡. Rest is not a reward you have to earn through exhaustion, it is something you are allowed to take simply because 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻.

Make today about redefining success. Not just in achievements, but in balance, in boundaries, and in choosing a life that feels sustainable, not just impressive.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🤍✨

Here for you in the quiet in-betweens, when you need support, reassurance, or someone to listen.

𝖱𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁 𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗎𝗌 𝖺𝗍:
📞 𝖦𝗅𝗈𝖻𝖾: 0977 201 6640
📞 𝖲𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗍: 0939 784 5513
🕗 𝖠𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾: 𝖬𝗈𝗇𝖽𝖺𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖥𝗋𝗂𝖽𝖺𝗒 (𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗂𝖽𝖺𝗒𝗌)
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
❗️𝖭𝗈𝗍𝖾: 𝖢𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒. 𝖶𝖾 𝖽𝗈 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝖾𝗑𝗍 𝗆𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗀𝖾𝗌.

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