In an effort to tackle mental health challenges across the country, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with other stakeholders have launched a new crisis hotline as well as a website where persons can seek support.
The mentalhealth.gov.gy website is intended to serve as a central hub where persons can learn more about mental health and access crucial resources such as a 24/7 chat platform which will be manned by trained professionals.
The toll-free 915-suicide prevention hotline will also be 24/7 and will offer callers professional help.
These initiatives were rolled out with support from the Office of the President and SBM Offshore Guyana.
Another project aimed at tackling mental health issues is an animated video series for children, developed by SBM Offshore. The videos aim to educate viewers on mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying.
Speaking during the launch event of these initiative, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony underscored the importance of the wider society in promoting mental wellness among citizens.
“This is not a Ministry of Health problem, this is a societal problem and if we are going to deal with it, then all of us will have to work together to make sure that we can reduce the amount of cases of persons attempting suicide, or for that matter, we would like to see no one in this country actually committing suicide,” Dr Anthony expressed.
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