MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Health-focused development organization Americares Philippines will continue providing psychological support to residents still coping with trauma from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Sept. 30.

The renewed effort follows the group's deployment of mental health teams to the towns of Medellin, Bogo, and Borbon in October, where they assisted vulnerable sectors, including children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Under its Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program (MHPSS), Americares has been conducting sessions designed to foster emotional recovery, build resilience, and strengthen local mental-health support systems.

In a recent interview with the Philippine News Agency, Am...