Bicol Medical Center - Department of Psychiatry

24/10/2025

𝗔 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 🅈🄾🅄 🄰🅁🄴 🄽🄾🅃 🄰🄻🄾🄽🄴

In light of recent events that have deeply affected our community, we are reminded of how fragile and valuable life truly is. Many people silently carry heavy burdens — fears, sadness, and pain that may be unseen by others.

To anyone struggling right now: your feelings are valid, and your life matters. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness — it’s a step toward healing.

Let us also remember to choose our words with kindness. We may never truly know what someone is going through, and even small acts of empathy or gentleness can make a world of difference.

If you or someone you know is in distress or having thoughts of self-harm, please don’t hesitate to seek support:
📞 𝗡𝗖𝗠𝗛 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
→ 1553 (Luzon-wide landline)
→ 0917-899-8727 (Globe)
→ 0966-351-4518 (Smart)
📱 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗛:
→(02) 804-4673
→ 0917-558-4673 (Globe)
→ 0918-873-4673 (Smart)
📱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
→ message via Facebook or email at help@mindnation.com

Let us continue to build a community that listens, understands, and uplifts — where no one has to struggle in silence. Together, let’s keep the conversation about mental health open, compassionate, and stigma-free. 💚



📷 Jehad Abo Eid

23/10/2025

𝕊𝔸𝕄𝔸-𝕊𝔸𝕄𝔸 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝

Ten amazing nurses from the Bicol Medical Center Department of Psychiatry proudly represented the team at the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc.’s “𝙎𝘼𝙈𝘼-𝙎𝘼𝙈𝘼 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝘼 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙨’ 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡-𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜” held at Seda Hotel Vertis North on October 22–23, 2025.

The 2-day conference gathered mental health advocates and professionals from all over the country to celebrate PMHA’s 75th founding anniversary — sharing insights, experiences, and inspiration toward a mentally healthier Philippines.

Truly a proud moment for our Psychiatry family!
𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢-𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰. 🇵🇭

23/10/2025

𝗕𝗠𝗖 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗦 (𝗗𝗦𝗝𝗥𝗠𝗠𝗛), and the 𝗢𝘂𝘁-𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗗𝗦𝗝𝗥𝗠𝗠𝗛), Brgy. Cadlan, Pili, Cam. Sur will be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025

This is pursuant to Proclamation No. 1056, s. 2025 signed by the Office of the President, declaring Friday, October 24, 2025 as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Pili, Province of Camarines Sur.

NOTE: As a DOH-retained hospital, BMC's wards and Emergency Department will still operate 24/7.

23/10/2025

𝑨 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒛, 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝑴𝑪 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒚!

At the Bicol Medical Center’s 92nd Foundation Anniversary Gala Night, the Department of Psychiatry / Mental Health & Psychiatry Center proudly shone as one of the evening’s most celebrated departments — bringing home three major awards that honor our excellence, dedication, and teamwork in advancing mental health care:

⚪️ 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
⚪️ 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕒𝕫𝕖𝕣 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕 for completing the Institutionalization Stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS) Revalida
⚪️ 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝟗𝟕.𝟕𝟖% 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙊𝙃 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠

These achievements symbolize the collective hard work, compassion, and dedication of every member of the Department of Psychiatry. Together, we continue to champion mental wellness and advance the future of compassionate, quality mental health care.

12/10/2025

🧠 Mental Health in Emergencies — Access for All!

Be part of the movement to strengthen mental health services during disasters at the 11th Bicol Mental Health Convention! 🌏💚

📅 October 16, 2025 | 📍 Proxy by The Oriental, Legazpi City
🎓 Earn CPD Units | FREE Registration

Join psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health advocates in championing inclusive, resilient, and life-saving mental health care during catastrophes.

🧠 Mental Health in Emergencies, Access for All!

Join the 11th Bicol Mental Health Convention this October 16 and be part of the movement to strengthen mental health services during calamities!

🧠 11th Bicol Mental Health Convention
📅 October 16, 2025 | 📍 Proxy by The Oriental, Legazpi City
🎓 Earn CPD Units | FREE Registration

With the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” this year’s convention brings together leading psychiatrists, psychologists, and health advocates to spotlight the urgent need for inclusive, responsive mental health services—especially during disasters.

The DOH Bicol CHD will bring together experts and mental health champions to share insights on building resilient systems and empowering communities.

The event is open to all professionals and advocates committed to mental wellness.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/BicolMHCon2025
𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒔.

05/10/2025

📢 BICOL MEDICAL CENTER – DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
Residency Training Program 2026

We are now accepting applicants for our fully accredited 4-year Psychiatry Residency Program at Bicol Medical Center, Pili. Our program is designed to provide comprehensive training, hands-on clinical experience, and strong mentorship to equip future psychiatrists with the skills needed to become leaders in mental health care.

🔹 Program Highlights:

Salary Grade 21 with PhilHealth benefits

Yearly SRI, Mid-Year, and Year-End Bonuses

Comprehensive didactic sessions

Diverse clinical rotations across various settings

Expert mentorship from experienced faculty

Active participation in inter-hospital competitions and academic activities

By joining our program, you will gain exposure to a wide range of psychiatric cases, evidence-based practices, and community-based mental health initiatives, preparing you to meet the growing mental health needs of society.

📍 Application is now open!
Scan the QR code on the poster for the list of requirements

📞 For inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Marie France Bocacao
📱 +639610376820 / 0548842064
📧 bmc.psychiatrydept@gmail.com

✨ Advance your career, serve the community, and shape the future of psychiatry. Start your journey with us today!

25/09/2025

The BMC Main Hospital's Out-Patient Department (OPD), Rehabilitation Medicine, Cancer Center, BMC Pili BUCAS (DSJRMMH), and the Out-Patient Department at the Department of Psychiatry (DSJRMMH), Brgy. Cadlan, Pili, Cam. Sur will be closed tomorrow, September 26, 2025 (Friday).

This is pursuant to Office of the President Memorandum Circular No. 102 and Office of the Naga City Mayor Executive Order No. 053 office work shall be suspended tomorrow, September 26, 2025, in view of the latest weather advisories on Typhoon Opong indicating intensified rains and possible strong winds within the Bicol Region and in addition as a measure intended to safeguard government workers and their families, and to assist in community-level preparedness efforts.

NOTE: As a DOH-retained hospital, BMC's wards and Emergency Department will still operate 24/7.

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Salamat po at mag-ingat po tayong lahat.

22/08/2025

Congratulations, Department of Psychiatry!

We are honored to share that the Bicol Medical Center Department of Psychiatry has been awarded the “Best Unit Award” by the BMC PRAISE Committee last August 18, 2025. 🏆

This recognition highlights our team’s commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, and efficient mental health services to all our clients.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated psychiatrists, nurses, residents, allied staff, and support team for their hard work, collaboration, and passion in delivering mental health care.

This award inspires us to continue striving for excellence and to remain a steadfast partner in the holistic care of our community.

Together, we move forward — for mental health, for healing, for everyone.

03/08/2025

A Graceful Visit from Our Lady of Peñafrancia
August 1, 2025 | BMC Department of Psychiatry

We were deeply blessed and honored to welcome the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Ina) and El Divino Rostro into our department as part of the traditional sungko organized by the Cadlan Pastoral Council.

The day began with a Holy Mass, setting a reverent tone for Ina’s visit. Throughout the morning, representatives from different hospital services led the Holy Rosary and prayer vigils, offering their time and intentions in quiet reflection and shared devotion.

We are grateful to everyone who participated — especially those who led prayers, coordinated the rotation, and offered support behind the scenes.

Moments like these remind us of the power of faith and unity in healing not just the mind and body, but also the soul.

Dios Mabalos, Ina. Continue to watch over us. 💛

19/07/2025

Day 3 of the 35th Midyear Convention & 40th Postgraduate Course and Strategic Planning with our Psychiatry Consultants and Senior Residents 💚🧠

18/07/2025

Day 2 of the 35th Midyear Convention & 40th Postgraduate Course!
Highlighting the essential roles of the 21st century Filipino psychiatrist as L-E-A-D-E-R-S in advancing mental health. 🧠💚

16/07/2025

Day 1 of the 35th Midyear Convention & 40th Postgraduate Course!
Exploring the vital roles of the 21st century Filipino psychiatrist as L-E-A-D-E-R-S in mental health. 🧠💚