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 National Suicide Prevention Plan for Guyana 2024-2030 with the support of the Pan American Health
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 the years 2024 to 2030, was launched on Tuesday. Though stakeholders believe the focus on
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 report responsibly on suicide, trauma, mass tragedies, and mental health issues during a recent two-day
‘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 ‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative in schools which is geared towards promoting mental health and
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 significant strides in fostering good mental health and well-being among the population. In his address
