Stigma and Treatment: Community Engagement and Clinical Evidence in Advancing Mental Health Care in Busoga and Ghana

NameBUSOGA HEALTH FORUM
Activity TitleStigma and Treatment: Community Engagement and Clinical Evidence in Advancing Mental Health Care in Busoga and Ghana
DetailsThis session explores how stigma remains a major barrier to mental health care in Busoga and Ghana. It highlights the role of community involvement and proven clinical approaches in improving mental health awareness and treatment access. Participants will gain insights from local initiatives that show how partnerships between health workers, traditional authorities, and communities can break down stigma, promote early help-seeking, and strengthen mental health care delivery through culturally appropriate and evidence-informed strategies.
CompetencePsychiatry
Start Date04-07-2025
End Date04-07-2025
Event Time02:00 PM
LocationZoom
Cost (UGX)0
CPD Points2