Promoting Positive Mental Health Well-Being
This website is dedicated to promoting positive mental health and well-being for all Guyanese. It will serve as a home for resources, information, news and updates, as well as support services for mental health. The built-in chat feature allows users to connect with a first responder, and be linked to professional counsellors who can then provide mental health support.
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Your mental Health is just as important as your physical health
Our mental health influences our overall well-being, quality of life and our ability to function effectively. Good is mental health allows us to cope with the stresses of life, to work productively and contribute to our communities.
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The #KindtoYourMind Campaign is the government’s overarching mental wellness campaign that aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and improve the understanding of mental health and wellness within our society. It seeks to normalize conversations around mental health and promote a culture of compassion and support.
Learn to identify conditions and how they are treated
What Happens when you start a chat with us online?
Our trained responders will read your messages and respond in real time, helping you work through what’s on your mind.
The responders can help to schedule an appointment at the mental health unit for you.
The conversations will be treated with greatest confidentiality.
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Empower your mind, share your journey—together, we thrive.
How Can we help you?
Don’t be afraid to utilize services which are available to you!
Online Chat Support
Online chat support provides immediate, confidential assistance for those seeking help with suicidal thoughts
Counselling Services
Counselling services are provided free of cost through the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health unit
915 Suicide Prevention Hotline Coming Soon
Recent News Updates
Ministry of Health launches new National Mental Health Action Plan and National Suicide Prevention Plan
From Newsroom: The Ministry of Health today launched the National Mental Health Action Plan and...
More accessible mental health services, focus on substance abuse part of new action plan
From Newsroom: Guyana’s new National Mental Health Action Plan and National Suicide Prevention Plan, targeting...
Guyana media professionals trained on responsible reporting on suicide, mental health, trauma, mass tragedies and self-care for journalists
From Newsroom: GEORGETOWN, 19 September 2023 – More than 25 local journalists were trained to...
‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative launched to promote mental health in 25 schools
From Newsroom: The government, through the Ministry of Health’s Adolescent Health Unit, has launched its...
UNICEF Official praises Guyana for strides in fostering good mental health
From Newsroom: UNICEF Country Representative for Guyana and Suriname, Nicholas Pron said Guyana is making...
You are not Alone!
Here are some brave souls who have shared their struggle with mental health
