Lingap Diwa of Unilab Inc., in partnership with the City Health Office (CHO) Malaybalay Mental Health Gap Program, conducted a Mental Health Community Clinic at The Gardens Party Venue on August 28, 2024. This initiative aimed to provide free consultations and discounted medications for individuals with neurological and psychiatric conditions.

The clinic, which ran from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, included consultations by neurologist Dr. Kristina Anne Co and psychiatrist Dr. Jasmine Co Untian. The event was led by CHO-Mental Health Program head Dr. Ann Michelle C. Go, along with nurses Shelleme O. Macatol and Gazel Dela Cruz.

Lingap Diwa, represented by coordinator Ms. Shiela A. Andres, provided free medications and offered a 29% discount on additional prescriptions through their Kabalikat booth.

The activity was also geared toward reaching out to patients with signs or diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric conditions, promoting awareness of mental health issues, and improving access to Central Nervous System (CNS) healthcare for Filipinos.

Report: Mhegan L Dominguez, HEPO III-CHO NADA