ZCMC Department of Psychiatry

18/03/2026

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that there will be NO OPD SERVICES on MARCH 20, 2026 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Regular outpatient operations will resume on March 23, 2026.

📌 Our online services are available Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

Thank you for your understanding. Wishing everyone a peaceful and blessed Eid! 🌙

14/03/2026

Last March 11, 2026, Dr. Pillar Del Cielo R. Cabanlit, 2nd Year Resident of the Department of Psychiatry, Zamboanga City Medical Center, was formally commended by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Zamboanga City through SP Resolution No. 271 for securing Third Place in the 40th Inter-Hospital Case Competition during the Philippine Psychiatric Association 52nd Annual Convention. She presented the case entitled “Embrace without Warmth,” a case of postpartum psychosis that examined the intricate biopsychosocial and cultural dimensions of mental illness in the postpartum period. The case underscored the need for compassionate, multidisciplinary, and culturally responsive approaches to mental health care.

The event was attended by her proud parents, Mr. Teotimo Cabanlit and Mrs. Maria Delfina Cabanlit, and Dr. Sheila May Aduviso, DSBPP, her case supervisor and Assistant Training Officer, in support of this recognition.

This award further strengthens the Department’s commitment to continue advancing and extending quality mental health services for the people of Zamboanga City and the region.

06/03/2026

National Women's Month 💜

Women are often labeled as emotional, overreactive, or worriers and are judged too quickly for how they feel or express themselves.
But behind those emotions is often a simple need: to be heard and understood.

What is called “overreacting” may be someone expressing pain.
What is called “worrying too much” may be someone carrying silent battles.

Women are more than the labels placed on them. Their emotions are valid, their voices matter, and their mental health deserves care, understanding, and compassion.

This National Women’s Month, we are reminded to listen more, judge less, and help create spaces where every woman feels seen, heard, and valued. ✨

Speak up. Reach out for help. Be kind to yourself. May handang makinig at umunawa sa’yo.
📞 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.

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

🧡 Self-Harm Awareness Month 🧡

Help is available. Hope is reachable.

This month, we raise awareness about self-harm and self-injury — breaking myths and widening understanding that this struggle is real. Marami ang tahimik na lumalaban sa loob, hiding their scars and holding on to even the smallest hope they can find.

May this month be filled with kindness, compassion, and care, and may we continue creating a safe space for those who are silently battling within themselves and experiencing deep emotional pain and distress.

You are never alone. You matter. May pag-asa at paghilom para sa’yo.

Speak up. Reach out for help. Be kind to yourself. May handang makinig at umunawa sa’yo.

Huwag mag-atubiling tawagan ang aming hotline, Usap Tayo!
📞 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.

27/02/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!

Starting March 2, 2026, the ZCMC CRISIS HOTLINE will operate from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including holidays.

Serving you 12 hours daily to provide immediate support, guidance, and compassionate care for mental health concerns and emotional well-being.

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.

25/02/2026

📢 Announcement
In observance of the Dia de Zamboanga , the Crisis Hotline will be unavailable tomorrow, February 26, 2026.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the following NCMH hotline numbers for immediate support:
📞 0919 057 1553
📞 0917 899 8727

Hotline services will resume on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding. 💚

25/02/2026

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that there will be NO Outpatient Services on February 26, 2026, in observance of Dia de Zamboanga.

Regular services will resume on February 27, 2026.

Thank you!

25/02/2026

🌿🥗 Healthy Plate, Healthy State – Wellness Activity Recap 🥗🌿

The ZCMC Department of Psychiatry successfully conducted its Wellness Activity last February 20, 2026 at the New OPD Building — reinforcing the vital connection between physical health and mental well-being.

We were honored to invite the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics for an insightful lecture delivered by Glydel Ramillano, RDN, Nutritionist and Dietitian II, focusing on calorie counting, balanced meal planning, and simple healthy recipes. The session emphasized how proper nutrition not only fuels the body but also supports mood, focus, emotional regulation, and overall mental resilience.
Thank you to our Nutrition and Dietetics team for helping us promote holistic wellness and healthier lifestyle choices within our department.

When we care for the body, we strengthen the mind — one healthy plate at a time. 💚

24/02/2026

We officially concluded the 3-day Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) for the survivors, their families and families of the victims of the recent event involving MV Trisha Kerstin III. The psychological intervention was held from February 21, 22 and 23, 2026 at Maimbung Municipal Hall, Sulu.

Our heartfelt gratitude to the Maimbung Municipal Government under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Shihla Tan-Hayudini, for the collaboration with our team and for prioritizing mental health and psychological intervention for those affected of this sea tragedy.

May the healing continue, and together, we stand stronger as a resilient community.

22/02/2026

Day 2 of our Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) has been completed.

We remain grateful for the strength and openness of those affected by the recent events involving MV Trisha Kerstin 3.

We encourage everyone who wishes to process and seek support to join us tomorrow.

📍 Final day of CISD
🗓 February 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📌 Maimbung Municipal Hall