A midwifery school that was created to address the high rate of maternal mortality in southeastern Liberia is not operational this year due to the lack of government support.
Carter Center Has Now Trained 93 Law Enforcement Officers in Crisis Intervention
The Carter Center Mental Health Program completed its latest crisis intervention training for 19 officers, which now means the program has trained 93 total law enforcement officers from the Liberia National Police, the Liberia Immigration Service, and the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Government Needs Citizens’ Input to Improve Health Care Delivery, Study Suggests
A new survey report on the success of combating the Ebola virus disease in Liberia has underscored the need for active community participation to improve future health systems in the country.
Amid Mental Health Law, Investigation Uncovers Patients are Under Going Unfair Treatments
Wednesday, October 10 was celebrated as World Mental Health Day, a day designed to draw attention to the importance of mental health.
Liberia Graduates 3rd Class of Mental Health Clinicians
A few days before World Mental Health Day, Liberia’s chief medical officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, celebrated the graduation of 22 specialized child and adolescent mental health clinicians at the Monrovia City Hall.
Carter Center Trains Officers in Mental Health Crisis Intervention
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has ended five days of training for law enforcement officers drawn from the Liberia National Police, the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization, and the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Psychotropic Drugs Not Prioritized By Liberian Gov’t
An investigation conducted by The Bush Chicken has established that psychotropic medications meant for persons with mental illness are not being prioritized by the Liberian government.
Hope for Mental Health: A Resilient System of Care Built in Margibi
The issue of mental health in Liberia still remains a problem particularly after the 14 years of civil crisis, with most traditional healers in Liberia believing that mental health related issues are caused by demonic possession or witchcraft.
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