"For the ones who had to leave, the ones who stayed, and the ones who never stopped trying." MY STORY Before I became a psychologist, I was a corporate employee. I started my career in banking, where I experienced firsthand the weigh of intense pressure, tight deadlines, and heavy responsibility. While I enjoyed and valued that experience, I realized that my deeper purpose lay in psychology, understanding people beyond diagnoses and listening with empathy. So I became a Registered Psychologist and started my own private practice. WHY I DO THIS Millions of Filipino families depend on a parent working abroad. Philippine policy research notes that cases of distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are increasing amid difficult working conditions, and it calls for stronger mental health awareness and support (Zarsuelo, 2018). Their families left at home carry an equally heavy burden such as the spouse managing households entirely on their own, children growing up with a parent existing only on a digital screen, and aging parents waiting anxiously for the next phone call from home. Employees endure silent struggles as well. Many push through unrealistic targets, and face difficult workplace relationships quietly, fearing that taking a break means falling behind. The Philippine Mental Health Act requires employers to develop workplace mental health policies and programs that raise awareness and reduce stigma (Republic Act No. 11036, 2018), but policy alone doesn't reach the person sitting at their desk, exhausted and still showing up. Having worked in banking myself, I know how heavy it can be to be measured by workloads and deadlines while carrying everything else in your life. Whether you work or have worked abroad, at home, or in an office, your mental health matters just as much as your work productivity. MY ADVOCACY "Pahinga" is not a luxury, and you shouldn't have to earn it. No one should have to push themselves into exhaustion before they are allowed to be happy with the people they love. I believe OFWs, the breadwinners who sacrifice so much, and the families they leave behind deserve care for their minds as much as support for their finances. I believe the same for employees who show up everyday carrying pressure, deadlines, and responsibilities, often in silence. Your worth is not measured by how much you endure, and asking for help is not a weakness. I want to establish "Mind Malaya" so that Filipino families and hard working individuals can live freely, flourish, and stay connected, no matter what life and career challenges they face. Take a breath. Let's take it from here. Your first step doesn't have to be a massive leap. You can Book a session with me, and let's talk about it. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS jamaica.rpsy@mindmalaya.com SCOPE OF CARE I do not prescribe or manage medications as they are the work of medical Doctors and Psychiatrists. My work is centered on providing non-medical, evidence-based psychological support through counseling, psychoeducation, assessment, and therapeutic intervention. If your care requires medical management, I will gladly refer you to other specialists in the field. FOR ASSESSMENT, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUESTS Psychological assessment (for employment, workplace, or clinical purposes), psychological reports, and certificates are separate from regular counseling. Each has its own process, requirements, fees, and timeline. Please message me before booking so I can confirm that the service fits your needs and that I can provide it. Some assessments need to be done in person, and I only use tools I am trained and authorized to administer online. TELEPSYCHOLOGY LIMITATIONS Online sessions can make care more accessible, especially for families and workers with busy or distant lives. They also have limits, and I want you to know some before we begin. My online sessions are for adult (18 years old and above) clients in the Philippines. Child consultations are in person only. I decide with you whether telehealth is suitable, and I may recommend in-person care if it is not. NOT FOR URGENT CARE OR EMERGENCIES My services, including online sessions, is not an emergency or crisis service. I do not monitor messages at all hours, and I may not see a message in time. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please do not wait for me. Call 911 (National Emergency Hotline-Police, Fire, Hospital) or one of the listed contact details below right away or go to the nearest hospital or emergency room. MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS (24/7) • NCMH Crisis Hotline (National Center for Mental Health): 1553 (landline) | 1800-1888-1553 0919-057-1553 (Smart/TNT) | 0917-899-8727 (Globe/TM) | 0966-351-4518 • Hopeline PH (Natasha Goulbourn Foundation): 2919 (toll-free for Globe/TM) | 0917-558-4673 | 0918-873-4673 | (02) 8804-4673 FOR OFWs AND THEIR FAMILIES • DMW-OWWA 24/7 Hotline: 1348 (from outside Metro Manila: (02) 1348; from abroad: +632-1348) • Email: repat@dmw.gov.ph IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ABUSE OR VIOLENCE • PNP Women and Children Protection Center: (02) 3410-3213 • DSWD: (02) 8931-8101 to 07 OTHER SUPPORT • Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA): (02) 8921-4958 HELPLINE LINK • https://findahelpline.com/countries/ph REFERENCES Philippine Mental Health Act, Republic Act No. 11036 (2018). https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/83255 Zarsuelo, M. M. (2018). A review of the Philippine policies on mental health of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Acta Medica Philippina, 52(5), 480–485. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v52i5.337