As Liberia celebrates World Mental Health Day on October 10, Dr. Jerry Brown, the acting chief executive officer of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, says health authorities should educate the public on the prevalence of mental illnesses.
Internal Affairs and Carter Center Hold Orientation for Local Gov’t Officials
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Carter Center Liberia have concluded an orientation meant to acquaint local government officials with their newly assigned duties and functions.
60 Officers to be Trained in Crisis Intervention
At least 60 Liberia National Police officers are being trained over the next few months in crisis intervention.
Mental Health Trainings Work to Boost Clinicians’ Skills
Mental health stakeholders have been intensifying their efforts to train qualified professionals to provide better mental health care to Liberians across the country.
Campaign Launched to Stop Discrimination Against Persons With Epilepsy
Stakeholders in the mental health sector have launched an awareness campaign to reduce the discrimination and stigma against persons with epilepsy.
Traditional Women Hold Peace Conference in Nimba
Members of the National Traditional Council of Liberia’s Women Wing have concluded a peace conference in Ganta with their Mano River Union counterparts.
International Observers Highlight Findings on Runoff Election
International observer missions in Liberia, including the Carter Center, the European Union, the African Union, and ECOWAS, have described Tuesday’s poll as calm and orderly.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Begins Distributing Mental Health Act
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier this week began the distribution of the approved Mental Health Act signed into law by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to key institutions.