Mental Health Expert | Suicide Prevention Trainer | MHPSS Specialist | DBT & CBT Practitioner | Integrative Mental Health Provider Dr. Tiffany Kim A. Dela Cruz is a highly trained mental health professional in the Philippines specializing in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, psychosocial support, workplace and school mental health systems, and integrative mental health care. She is a certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer under LivingWorks and is trained in Suicide First Aid, providing evidence-based suicide prevention education for professionals, organizations, and communities. Suicide Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and MHPSS Dr. Tiffany is a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) responder and trainer with extensive experience in crisis intervention, psychological debriefing, and psychosocial processing in both man-made disasters (such as war, fire, and large-scale emergencies) and natural disasters (including typhoons and earthquakes). She delivers MHPSS trainings for responders, institutions, and community leaders, strengthening disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Leadership in National Mental Health Services Dr. Dela Cruz previously served as the Head of the Center for Wellness of the National Center for Mental Health, where she led mental health service delivery, program development, and capacity-building initiatives. Her leadership experience informs her current work in mental health systems strengthening at organizational and community levels. Workplace, School, and Community Mental Health Dr. Tiffany provides technical assistance for mental health in the workplace and in schools, supporting organizations in building comprehensive mental health programs, policies, and response mechanisms. She regularly conducts mental health talks, trainings, and lectures for: -Private companies -Government and public sector institutions -Schools and academic institutions -Community organizations Her work focuses on prevention, early intervention, and sustainable mental health systems. DBT, CBT, and Evidence-Based Psychotherapies Dr. Tiffany received direct training from Dr. Marsha Linehan, the proponent of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She teaches core DBT skills, including Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness, particularly for individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and high-risk behaviors. She is also well-versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), having completed professional training with the Beck Institute, founded by Dr. Aaron T. Beck. Her background reflects international and local training in globally recognized, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches. Integrative Mental Health: Eastern and Western Approaches In addition to Western psychotherapy, Dr. Dela Cruz practices integrative mental health care, combining Eastern and Western medicine. She provides Acupuncture and incorporates mindfulness-based practices, offering holistic care that addresses both psychological and physiological aspects of mental health and well-being. Animal-Assisted Intervention Dr. Tiffany is trained in Animal-Assisted Intervention and provides: -Screening for Emotional Support Animals (ESA) -Responsible pet ownership lectures -Steward services for therapy dogs She advocates for ethical, evidence-informed use of animal-assisted approaches in mental health care. Research, Awards, and Academic Recognition Dr. Dela Cruz was awarded Second Place by the Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine for her research on the prevalence of cognitive impairment among geriatric inpatient service users with schizophrenia. She was also a finalist for the same research recognized by the Philippine Society for Geriatrics and Gerontology. Media, Public Education, and National Training Dr. Tiffany is a sought-after mental health speaker and lecturer, frequently invited to share expertise through radio and television appearances locally and internationally, including CNAsia, Warm Hearts, GMA, and PinaSigla. She is also a trainer for the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), providing lectures and clinical knowledge for doctors working in underserved areas of the Philippines. Professional Commitment Dr. Dela Cruz is committed to advancing accessible, culturally responsive, integrative, and evidence-informed mental health care through clinical practice, training, advocacy, and mental health systems development across individual, organizational, and community contexts.