ZCMC-Psychiatry Department

Join us on 89.9 Brigada Duru on August 24, 2024 at 3:00 in the afternoon as we discuss on how we can address back-to-school anxiety among children and teenagers.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies to help your child transition smoothly into the new academic year.

Extending our warmest congratulations to our first batch of Psychology Interns from Western Mindanao State University for passing the recent Board Licensure Examination for Psychometricians.

We are proud of you!

Congratulations to our dedicated department secretary

Ms. Oshia D. Kiran, RPm, for passing the recent Psychometrician Licensure Examination with flying colors! Your hard work have paid off and we are so proud of you.

Your determination and perseverance are truly an inspiration to us all. Here's to a bright future ahead!

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry proudly participated in the Annual Philippine College of Psychopharmacology Masterclass on August 9, 2024, at Lanson Place, Manila. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow psychiatry residents from across the country and exchange valuable insights on patient management, with a special focus on partial dopamine agonists.

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is thrilled to announce that one of our graduates, Dr. Sherhalyn A. mukaram, MPH recently passed the Certifying Examination of the Specialty Board of Philippine Psychiatry.

This achievement is a testament of her hard work, determination, and passion for mental health. Your Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry family is truly proud of you.

With full of gratitude, we congratulate the Interns of class “Gagandilan” for their most awaited Graduation. With exemplary service and excellence, we commend the Best Intern for the Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Reesa Reese L. Romina.

Join us in creating bigger opportunities and achieving a life filled with joy and love.
We are now accepting applicants for Residency Training!

As a proactive effort to enhance disaster preparedness, enhance response capabilities and to ensure safety of all health professionals the Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry joined the 4th quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED).

This was held last July 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This was headed by the Team Leader Mr. Roger Limbaga and Safety Officer Mr. Jasper Jumala, and was participated by the Department’s doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and patients.

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is once again inviting you to join us for an hour of talk and learn how being grateful affect our mental well-being.

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Anthea Dae Aquino Sana
Medical Officer III
ZCMC Psychiatry

Tune in to 89.9 Brigada Zamboanga Duru or via Facebook live later at 3:00PM.

Congratulations to our esteemed consultant, Dr. Anna Sharmie Quezon-Santos, for being awarded as Fellow of the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology (JSPN) on June 20, 2024 in Sapporo, Japan.

The JSPN fellowship award is a prestigious recognition given to early-career psychiatrists from Asia and around the world for their outstanding performance and contribution to the field of psychiatry. We are proud to announce that Dr. Quezon-Santos is one of the 12 selected international awardees who received this honor.

As a JSPN Fellowship awardee, she had the opportunity to represent the Philippine Psychiatric Association and present on the topic of su***de in the Philippines. Her presentation covered the prevalence study on mental health conditions in Bataan, the impact of the cultural concept of "hiya" on suicidal behavior, and the efforts of the Department of Health and the Philippine Psychiatric Association in reducing su***de rates.

We are grateful for her dedication and hard work in the field of psychiatry, and we are proud to have her as part of our team at the Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. Let us all congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement!

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry Doctors had a fantastic time watching the highly anticipated movie, INSIDE OUT 2.
The activity was part of our monthly wellness program. 🧠 This heartwarming and thought-provoking film reminded us of the importance of mental health and the power of our emotions. 💭

Let's continue to prioritize our well-being and spread awareness about mental health.

We are pleased to announce that the Zamboanga City Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry has welcomed a new member to our growing family.

Dr. Charlene Mae LH. Valdez has officially joined our team as a newly hired employee. She took her oath last Monday, June 3, 2024 during our weekly flag raising ceremony.

We are excited to have her on board and look forward to her contributions to our department.

Welcome, Dr. Valdez!

See you later at 89.9 Brigada Duru and via facebook live.

The ZCMC Department of Psychiatry held its monthly staff wellness activities last May 17, 2024 with a get together and videoke session. Singing has been shown in numerous studies to release endorphins, reduce stress levels, and improve overall mental health. Thus, the activities were designed not only to entertain but also to provide a therapeutic outlet for stress relief and to create an environment where staff can express themselves freely, foster a sense of community, boost their mood, create a break in the routine of daily responsibilities and connect with others in a fun and supportive setting.

Tune in to 89.9 Brigada Duru and Facebook Live tomorrow, April 27, 2024 at 3:00PM

The Zamboanga Medical Center Department of Psychiatry proudly participated in the Philippine Psychiatric Association Inc. Scientific Meeting held last April 9, 2024 via Zoom with the theme Third Wave: Cognitive Systems, Neural Circuits and Dimensions of Behavior: “From Drugs to Disorder: Alteration in Neural Substrates and Circuits in Drug Addiction”

We delved deep into the complexities of addiction, how substance abuse reshapes the brain, affecting behavior and mental health.

It was participated by our residents: Dr Anthea Dae Aquino Sana, MPH as our case presentor, Dr. Zhahida Amil as the moderator, the explanation of the artwork by Dr. Kriska Caye Solares, MPH and case discussion by our Interim Training Officer, Dr Bernardo L. Conde, FPNA, FPPA(Life).

This enlightening event has equipped us with cutting-edge insights and strategies to enhance our patient care. Together, we continue to learn, grow and lead in journey towards healing and hope.

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is inviting you to join us for an essential and enlightening discussion on addiction with the title, “Know the limits: What to do if my loved one has addiction?”. It will be hosted by 89.9 Brigada Duru and our guest speaker, Dr. Zhahida Amil.

We aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction, stay tuned on 89.9 Brigada Duru and Facebook live on April 13, 2024 at 3:00PM.

Way to go, Ma’am Sheena Pamaran!😊 Ma’am Sheena is one of our dedicated CSWDO detailed employee at ZCMC Psychiatry Department. ☺️

📣📣Announcement!

The Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) Training of the Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Program of the Department of Health- Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development (DOH-ZPCHD) held its annual capacity building activity last March 19-21, 2024 at Jade Hall, Grand Astoria Hotel Zamboanga City. This training was joined by our Medical Specialist II, Dr. Sheila May D. Aduviso, as a Resource Speaker on Motivational Interviewing to doctors and mental health professionals of the region.






Photo Credits to Sir Kench Lao 🙂

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry celebrates Women’s month with our participation in the Kalipi Women’s Federation of the Municipality of Alicia to impart our knowledge and experitise on how to mentally empower women.

The Department was represented by one of our resident, Dr Zhahida Amil. The event was held last March 9, 2024 at the Alicia Gymnasium, attended by Kalipi members and women from different barangays.

We would like to thank the Municipality of Alicia for giving importance to the mental health wellness of their people and for letting us be part of this event. Keep up the good works!

ARTE lang vs. REAL Pain

Join us for an hour of talk to raise awareness on self-injury with our guest speaker Mr. Rolf Marcus Villano, Psychologist from Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry.

Tune in tomorrow, March 9, 2024 at 3:00PM via Facebook Live and 89.9 Brigada Duru Zamboanga.

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Department of Psychiatry warmly Congratulates our Assistant Training Officer,
Dr. Sheila May Aduviso, MPH, DSBPP on her promotion to Medical Specialist II.

She took her oath as a newly promoted employee of Zamboanga City Medical Center last March 4, 2024 during the weekly flag raising ceremony of the said institution.

Her remarkable performance and unwavering dedication are truly admirable and serve as a source of inspiration to all of us.

Your Psychiatry Family is truly proud of you!

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