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MENTAL HEALTH IS A BIRTHRIGHT

Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. It is being well, contributing to society, and having nurturing relationships.

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DEPRESSION IS REAL

In a 2015 study, the Philippines had nearly 3.3 million people diagnosed with depression. According to the NSO, depression ranks as the 3rd most common disability in the country.

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HEALING HAPPENS ONLY IN SAFENESS

Stigma is still common across the Philippines. Depressed people are still thought as 'buang' or crazy. This prevents people from seeking help.

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TREATMENT WORKS

Evidence shows that mental healthcare and psychotherapy work for depression and other life difficulties.

WHAT WE ARE

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Inner Peace Mental Health Services is a private psychological clinic based in Cebu City. The company provides expert and compassionate care for people with emotional difficulties and mental health concerns. We also conduct mental health related programs for organizations around the Philippines.

Chen is an award-winning psychologist based in Cebu City. He was awarded as one of the Top Global Mental Health Leaders by the World Health & Wellness- Congress & Awards on November 25, 2020.

He graduated his BS Psychology and MA Clinical Psychology at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City and received a Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology from The School of Positive Psychology, Singapore.

In practice, he focuses on using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for treating depression and anxiety. Other evidence-based methods he uses are EMDR therapy (for psychological trauma), mindfulness and self-compassion meditations. He is also a Certified Trauma Counselor by EMDR Philippines.

He is also a Clinical Director at Gestalt Wellness Institute of Southeast Asia (GWISEA), a mental health clinic located in Cebu City and Talisay City.

He is currently assigned as the Global Advisor Board for Mental Health First Response (MHFR) in Cebu. MHFR is an established method for intervening and preventing crisis and suicidal situations. He conducts mental health awareness seminars whenever he can as part of his advocacy.

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PHILIPP CHEN R. TAN, M.A., RPsy

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OUR SERVICES

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PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CONSULTATION

Sessions aim at educating, preventing, and treating problems in work or personal life. Common problems we treat include lack of sleep, depression, and anxiety.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Tests and interviews help us gain insight about a person's personality or functioning. This information may be used for work or school decisions.

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TRAINING EVENTS AND SEMINARS

Seminars improve the skills and mindset of participants. Seminars may include mental health awareness, stress management, and suicide intervention.

WE CAN HELP WITH

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ANGER MANAGEMENT

Uncontrolled anger destroys relationships. People also lose their jobs because of this. We can help you manage and cope better with anger.

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DEPRESSION

There is no single cause for depression.  People may lose sleep or their appetite. Others no longer enjoy things they used to. We can help identify the symptoms and give the proper intervention.

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TRAUMA FROM ABUSE

Going through trauma or abuse is never easy. Abuse may be physical or sexual in nature. Sometimes the worst part is managing oneself after the traumatic event.

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STRESS AND ANXIETY

Stress and anxiety can cause much suffering.  We can help you find better ways of coping to lessen these symptoms.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are life's great motivators. We help people find destructive communication patterns, and make your relationships work.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

People suffering emotionally are more at risk of suicide. Sometimes it isn't obvious though when a person is thinking of dying.

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CONTACT US

innerpeacemhs@gmail.com

Rm. 1-B, Advent Business Center, Acacia St., Camputhaw, Cebu City