Capitol Medical Center
Founded by Dr. Thelma Navarrete-Clemente, Mr. Luis C. Clemente and a handful of her contemporaries in the medical profession.
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
Founded on October 7, 2009, Health Global International, Inc. Doing business under the name and style of Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center was made a reality by the collective efforts of the founders of Health Global International, Inc., whose principal objective is to operate a facility with utmost competence while attending to the growing demand for quality medical and health care needs of the residents of Quezon City and surrounding areas.
F.E.U. - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Medical Center
The Institute of Medicine, in fact, was an idea conceived as early as the incorporation of Far Eastern University in 1934. Dr. Nicanor Reyes, Sr., founder and first president of FEU, dreamt of an Institute of Medicine in line with his vision of building up FEU, already a pioneer in progressive non-sectarian education, into a school dedicated to help in nation-building in as many areas of service as possible.
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Grief, anger management, OCD——these are just some of the mental health issues people of all ages can face throughout their lives. Learn fact-based tips on how to manage these conditions, here.
Psychotherapy or more commonly known as therapy, is universally recognized as a treatment intended to remedy a psychological disorder. However, what most people might not know is that you do not necessarily need to have a complex mental condition in order to start therapy. Therapy could be tremendously helpful if you’re someone who needs support […]
Written by • Feb 08
Watch episode 1 in our special #AskTheExpert series for International Women’s Day 2022, tackling mental health issues that continue to plague women today. Our expert is none other than psychiatrist Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal. https://youtu.be/E22hun-orYc [What follows is the complete episode transcript] Kai Magsanoc: Hello po sa inyong lahat. Welcome po sa special series ng #AskTheExpert ngayon pong […]
Expertly reviewed by • Apr 04, 2022
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) may sound like an odd name to call a mental condition, but the history behind its name sheds light on its nature. You see, BPD got its name from the early belief that patients are in the "middle" or "border" between having neurosis and psychosis. Basically, neuroses are mental conditions that don’t sever […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 20, 2022
As concerning and frightening as serial killers are, many people can’t help but be curious about their states of mind before, during, and after committing the crimes. Do they have mental disorders that “forced” them to do the unthinkable? If so, what mental illnesses do serial killers have? Find out here. What makes a serial killer? If […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 11, 2022
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a condition wherein there is a presence of either obsessions or compulsions, and sometimes both. Obsessions are defined as recurrent or persistent thoughts, urges, impulses, or mental images that intrude in a person’s day to day […]
Expertly reviewed by • Jul 28, 2022
Borderline personality disorder is a condition that not a lot of people might be familiar with. Here, we interview Julian Mauricio to share his experiences as someone diagnosed with borderline personality. Learn more as he sheds some light on what effects it can have on a person’s mental health. Can you introduce yourself? Hi, I’m Julian, and […]
Expertly reviewed by • Jul 28, 2022
Personality disorders are mental disorders that primarily affect a person’s character. As surprising as it may be, data suggests that 10 to 13 percent of the world’s population suffers from a personality disorder. What are the symptoms of a personality disorder? Find out here. Causes and Risk Factors A personality is the unique way a person thinks, […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 22, 2021
The World Health Organization reported that schizophrenia affects about 20 million people around the world. While schizophrenia is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in the Philippines, its symptoms are not always well understood by the general public. In this article, we discuss the symptoms of and treatments for schizophrenia. What is schizophrenia?Schizophrenia is a […]
Expertly reviewed by • Jun 14, 2021
Day in and day out, we see and hear derogatory remarks about someone’s physical appearance. And while we witness people calling the bullies out for their humiliating comments, the negative impact of body shaming is still there. In this article, we’ll discuss how body shaming affects the victim’s mental health. What is body shaming? Body shaming […]
Expertly reviewed by • May 25, 2021
Anger is a complex emotion. Knowing how anger affects your brain and body in various ways, can let you know more about its different physiological effects. Read on to learn more about the effects of anger, not just on your mind, but on your body as well. How Anger Affects Your Brain and Body Most of our […]
Medically reviewed by • Nov 20, 2022
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a type of personality disorder in which the patient has an inflated sense of self. As a result, one of the signs of narcissistic personality disorder is the intense and unfounded feeling of superiority. People with NPD overrate their talents while underestimating other people’s abilities. NPD got its name from […]
Medically reviewed by • Dec 23, 2022
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