NCMH - Public Health Unit

𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫'𝐬 37𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭

The University of the Philippines Medicine Choir held its 37th Year-End Concert: Balik Tanaw, at the Philippine Christian University. The NCMH Public Health Office participated in the event as an invited partner. A total of 92 participants attended.

During the concert, the NCMH Public Health Office set up a mental health booth to promote its programs and services. Attendees visited the booth to learn more about available mental health resources and participated in a spin-the-wheel activity, where they received exclusive NCMH PHO merchandise. The office also sponsored a prize for the event raffle.

The concert provided an opportunity to engage with the community to engage with the community and raise awareness about mental health. The NCMH Public Health Office extends its gratitude to the University of the Philippines Medicine Choir for the invitation and the opportunity to be part of this event.

𝗡𝗖𝗠𝗛 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 ‘𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘’ 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

“𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵, 𝘱𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘪. 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮... 𝘚𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘩𝘰, 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰... 𝘬𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢?”

Those grounding words opened Day 1 of Project CARE (Creating Awareness, Resilience, and Emotional Wellness), instantly setting a vulnerable tone for what was to come. What followed was a rare outpouring of raw emotion—tears, tight embraces, and a profound sense of collective relief.

On May 29, 2026, the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Public Health Office, in partnership with Barangay Nangka officials led by Brgy. Captain Hon. Celso R. Delas Armas Jr., successfully launched this critical mental health milestone.

The atmosphere inside the community hall was heavy with shared histories, yet pulsing with an undeniable desire for change. Far from a standard, rigid health lecture, this initial rollout focused heavily on dismantling the "culture of silence" that frequently isolates survivors of domestic abuse and deep psychological distress.

This is only Day One. With the campaign set to roll out further in the coming days, both NCMH and Barangay Nangka officials are pledging to sustain this powerful momentum, proving that mental health care belongs right at the doorstep of the people who need it most.

𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇-𝐏𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧

Nakibahagi ang National Center for Mental Health – Public Health Office (NCMH-PHO) sa “Proteksyon sa Altapresyon: Hypertension Awareness and Sreening Campaign" ng Department of Health – Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) na ginanap noong Mayo 26, 2026 sa University of Makati.

Layunin ng programa na mapalawak ang kaalaman ng publiko tungkol sa hypertension o altapresyon at hikayatin ang mga indibidwal na regular na magpasuri ng kanilang blood pressure. Mahalaga ang maagang pagtukoy sa altapresyon upang maiwasan ang mga komplikasyong maaaring makaapekto sa kalusugan.

Bilang suporta sa programa, nagtayo ang NCMH-PHO ng booth kung saan namahagi ng iba't ibang impormasyon at souvenir items tulad ng tumbler, payong, mug, at stickers para sa mga dumalo. Sa pamamagitan ng pakikiisa sa mga ganitong gawain, patuloy na sinusuportahan ng NCMH-PHO ang mga inisyatibang naglalayong itaguyod ang kamalayan at pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng publiko.

𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐌𝐏𝐈-𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐕 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and BMPI-UNTV formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on May 25, 2026, reinforcing their commitment to advancing mental health awareness, education, and public access to credible information nationwide.

The partnership establishes a collaborative framework for the development and dissemination of informative and relevant mental health content across multiple media platforms. Through this initiative, both organizations aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues, provide information on available services, and promote open discussions on mental well-being.

By using NCMH’s expertise and UNTV’s extensive broadcast network, the collaboration will help deliver reliable mental health information to communities across the country, including those in remote areas. Through this joint effort, NCMH and BMPI-UNTV reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting mental health literacy, increasing public awareness, and empowering Filipinos with the knowledge and resources necessary to support their mental well-being.

Lahat tayo ay nararapat na tanggapin at mahalin. 🌈

I celebrate you.
You celebrate with pride.

𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝

Para sa kaligtasan, kalinisan, at kaayusan ng lahat, hinihikayat namin ang mga service user, bisita, at empleyado na magsuot ng angkop at disenteng kasuotan habang nasa loob ng ating pasilidad.

Maraming salamat sa inyong pakikiisa at pag-unawa.

Sa gitna ng traffic, init ng panahon, at pagod sa buong araw, madaling magpadala sa galit at frustration. Pero minsan, hindi natin alam kung ano rin ang pinagdadaanan ng ibang tao sa kalsada.

Kaya piliin natin huminga, umintindi, at piliin ang compassion kaysa init ng ulo.

𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐭: 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

On May 21, 2026, the Public Health Office, in partnership with the Cardiology Section, Nutrition and Dietetics Section, and Clinical Laboratory Section, officially launched the second season of Lose It to Win It. This season introduced a new theme, Besties Edition, where participants team up with their besties and support each other in reaching their health goals.

The launch featured fun games, messages of encouragement from the executive committee, partners, and previous winners, as well as the participants' baseline weigh-in. The activity emphasized the importance of teamwork, support, and building healthy habits together.

The program was also supported by Yakult Philippines, AstraZeneca, and Zydus. Yakult Philippines, together with the Public Health Office, set up an interactive booth with additional activities for participants to enjoy.

As Season 2 begins, participants are encouraged to stay committed and motivate one another throughout their wellness journey.

𝗡𝗖𝗠𝗛 𝗣𝗛𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗛𝗟𝗚 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Public Health Office participated in the MHLG Collective of PasigLaban Kabataan Inc. held at LoveYourself Capitol, Pasig City. The event aimed to support the development of a Mental Health Learning and Guidance Toolkit that can be used in schools and youth-serving communities to strengthen mental health awareness and support.

As part of the discussions for the toolkit, Mr. Jonas Robbie M. Isorena talked about Understanding Adolescent Mental Health and shared how adolescent development can affect mental health. Meanwhile, Ms. Kate C. Balbido discussed A Whole Person Approach: The Four Dimensions of Mental Health, highlighting the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of a person's well-being. She also shared the concept of Kapwa, which emphasizes a shared sense of self and identity.

Events like this help promote a better understanding of adolescent well-being and the importance of holistic mental health support.

The Public Health Office is grateful to be part of this initiative and to support PasigLaban in developing a toolkit that can help students and young people build stronger support systems.