Dr. Sampson Arzoaquoi, Assistant Minister for Prevention Services at the Ministry of Health (MOH), has said that considering the 14 years of civil crisis, Liberia must develop a robust mental health program to reduce the number of persons observed with mental disorders. Minister Arzoaquoi made the assertion on Monday October 2, at program commemorating World Mental Health Day, held at the Liberia Chamber of Commerce in Monrovia. He lauded the mental health unit at the MOH its continued commitment to push for more support for people with mental health problems. He also lauded partners for their continued support in ensuring that Liberia has a better environment for people with mental health problems by providing quality healthcare for all mental health people and the health sector. To promote good mental health in the workplace, she said, the mental health action plan outlines addressing the social determinants of mental health, such as living standards and working conditions; activities for prevention and promotion of health and mental health, including activities to reduce stigmatization and discrimination; increasing access to evidence-based care through health service development and access to occupational health services.

Source: Daily Observer October 04, 2017 02:15 UTC