NCMH - Public Health Unit

𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇-𝐏𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐑𝐌𝐎-𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐔 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 & 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬)

The Employee Relation and Transaction Unit (ERTU), in collaboration with the Public Health Office, Psychological Section, and Nutrition and Dietetics Section, conducted “The HOME Initiative (Honoring Our Maternal & Paternal Employees)” on June 17, 2026, at Pag-Asa Hall.

The activity aimed to recognize and support employees, particularly maternal and paternal figures. A total of 100 employees participated in the activity, which was successfully conducted through two sessions, morning and afternoon.

The activity included the following;

• Mental Health Lecture: A session focused on practical strategies for cognitive offloading, work-life integration, and stress management for working parents and parental figures in collaboration with the Psychological Section.

• Zumba: An energetic physical activity session in collaboration with the Public Health Unit (PHU) that promotes cardiovascular health and endorphin release.

• Interactive Nutrition Lecture and Nutrition Counseling: A creative session focusing on the importance of the preparation of a balanced meal, followed by short nutrition counselling sessions.

This event is more than a simple celebration; it is a strategic investment in the well-being of our primary resource, our people. By addressing the specific mental, physical, and nutritional needs of the mothers and fathers in our workforce, we foster a more resilient, appreciated, and productive hospital community

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𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇-𝐏𝐇𝐎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Grounded in the belief that mental health is a fundamental right for all, the National Center for Mental Health Public Health Office (NCMH -PHO), in collaboration with the Barangay Nangka local government, successfully concluded the second day of “Project CARE: Creating Awareness, Resilience, and Emotional Wellness” on June 12, 2026.

Following the impactful launch of the initiative last May 29, Day 2 shifted its focus toward equipping frontline community leaders and local government workers. Held at the 3rd Floor of the Barangay Nangka Hall, the seminar-workshop targeted Barangay Employees and Officials—the vital first responders of the community.

By educating Barangay Officials, Barangay Tanods and Admin Staff, the initiative ensures that grassroots governance is not only efficient but deeply compassionate. When community leaders are mentally resilient, they are better equipped to build stronger, healthier, and safer neighborhoods.

The NCMH extends its deepest gratitude to the leadership and officials of Barangay Nangka, Marikina City, for their unwavering commitment to integrating mental health advocacy into local governance.

Together, we prove that mental health matters, safe spaces empower, and true healing begins when a community stands united.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 2026

Sa bisa ng Presidential Decree No. 184 ang buwan ng Hunyo ay dineklarang National Kidney Month na ang layunin ay ipaalam sa mga Pilipino ang tungkol sa kalusugan ng ating mga bato.

Ngayong taon, ang tema ay "Tunay na Bughaw Ang Buhay Kung Ang Bato ay Masiglang Tunay." Ang layunin natin may matutunan o maintindihan ang sakit na CKD or Chronic Kidney Disease at kung paano ito maiiwasan.

Importante ito dahil sa kasalukuyan ang CKD ay ika -7 sa mga dahilan ng pagkamatay ng mga Pilipino. Dalawa Pilipino ay nagkakaroon ng CKD kada isang oras. May 90,000 Pilipino ang nagdialysis nitong nakaraang taon.

Kapag mas maagang natukoy ang mga abnormal na resulta, mas maagap ang magagawang aksyon upang maiwasan ang paglala ng sakit sa bato at ang posibilidad na mauwi sa dialysis.

Sa lahat ng tumatayong haligi, sandalan, at gabay sa pamilya...

Happy Father's Day po!

Masakit kapag umasa tayo at iba ang kinalabasan ng kwento. At marahil, wala tayong makukuhang sagot na sapat upang maibsan ang sakit.

Ngunit sa gitna ng sakit, maaari nating panghawakan ang isang bagay: kahit hindi natin hawak kung gaano kahaba ang ating kwento, hawak natin kung paano natin ito pipiliing punuin ng kabutihan, pagmamahal, at pag-asa.

At sa huli, hindi nasusukat ang isang kwento sa haba nito, kundi sa lalim at ligayang naiwan nito sa puso ng iba.

Siguraduhing malinis bago kainin!

What is Salmonella Infection and how can we prevent it?

𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇-𝐏𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

The National Center for Mental Health Public Health Office (NCMH-PHO) actively participated in the first-ever Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Global Summit on June 7, 2026, held at the MICE Center in Quezon City.

Aligned with the Department of Health’s commitment to the National Reintegration Network (NRN), the NCMH-PHO team provided dedicated wellness and mental health support services to over 1000 land- and sea-based OFWs and their families.

The NCMH-PHO’s presence at the summit underscored a vital shift toward holistic migrant care, ensuring that as global Filipinos build the nation’s economy, their psychological well-being and resilience remain a top priority. The initiative successfully bridged critical mental health resources directly to returning and deploying workers, reinforcing the government’s collective mandate to deliver comprehensive and compassionate reintegration services.

𝙉𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙝𝙪𝙡𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙞.

Once your kidneys are damaged, the damage is often irreversible.

Kaya habang maayos pa ang iyong mga bato, alagaan mo sila gaya ng pag-aalaga nila sa iyo araw-araw.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 2026

During the month of June, we celebrate the National Safe Kids Week. Its primary objective is to promote and practice safe, immediate, and effective responses to childhood accidents, ensuring that homes, schools, and communities remain hazard-free zones for children. Childhood injuries and accidents are highly preventable, yet they remain a leading cause of trauma and disability among minors. At the same time, there is an increasing number of children experiencing abuses and trauma.

The objectives of the celebration are the following:
Raise widespread awareness about common childhood accidents and preventive measures.

Train caregivers and service providers in proper, safe first-response protocols.

Foster a proactive culture of safety that prioritizes child protection across all sectors.

We can help our kids to have a safe environment by removing potential hazards in usual kid environment like homes, schools and playgrounds. Attend to their basic needs not only material things but also physical and emotional support. Finally, giving families and children verified safety materials and infographics.

The Child and Adolescent Section provides comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support, pediatric psychiatric evaluations and health education. Additionally, the child protection unit also caters to children and adolescent service users who have experienced different forms abuse. Together with the Pediatrics Department, Psychological Section, Occupational Therapy and other health allied services of our center, our goal is a holistic evaluation and management of our service users.

Our children rely on us to create a world where they can explore, learn, and grow without fear of preventable harm. Ensuring their safety is not just a seasonal campaign—it is a daily, collective responsibility. Together, let us build a protective shield around our youth, because their future depends on the safe environments we build for them today.

Thank you and have a pleasant day to everyone!