Joshua

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@obalim86 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @lagenmj @akellot1 @asiimwe_scovia @NkataP @cathy_nakasi @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @JovanAkampurira #suicidepreventionmonth A5 Reviewing the policies and laws about suicide, considering that suicide is a mental health concern which needs clinical support but not being treated as a criminal offense

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @NkataP @MaryKampogo @cymosembi @RwabambariR @JovanAkampurira @ciru_mureithi @oyella_yvonne @kizzajoseph15 @cathy_nakasi @akellot1 @lagenmj #suicidepreventionmonth A4: Community sensitization is needed to create more awareness

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@lagenmj @JovanAkampurira @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @NkataP @MaryKampogo @cymosembi @RwabambariR @ciru_mureithi @oyella_yvonne @kizzajoseph15 @cathy_nakasi @akellot1 #suicidepreventionmonth A4 Resources mobilization

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@oyella_yvonne @JovanAkampurira @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @NkataP @cathy_nakasi @lagenmj #suicidepreventionmonth A3 You are right no empirical studies carried out to find out the root causes of suicide specifically among the refugee communities in Ugandan. This also is a barrier to getting a solution.

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@JovanAkampurira @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @NkataP @cathy_nakasi @lagenmj #SuicidePreventiomonth A3 Lack of coordination amongst the MHPSS practitioners with emphasis to suicide is another barrier.

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @NkataP @JovanAkampurira @cathy_nakasi @lagenmj Suicidepreventionmonth A3 Barrier number 1 Lack of awareness

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@RwabambariR @cymosembi @ciru_mureithi @obalim86 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @kizzajoseph15 @lagenmj @akellot1 @asiimwe_scovia @NkataP @cathy_nakasi @Haggai77561602 @JovanAkampurira suicidepreventionmonth A1 It's a taboo in certain cultures to marry from a family with a history of suicide. This shows discrimination and stigmatization

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@oyella_yvonne @obalim86 @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @lagenmj @akellot1 @asiimwe_scovia @NkataP @cathy_nakasi @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @JovanAkampurira Suicidepreventionmonth A1 yeah that's why there is a belief that a family whose member committed suicide, the is likelihood of suicide.

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@ciru_mureithi @obalim86 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @lagenmj @akellot1 @asiimwe_scovia @NkataP @cathy_nakasi @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @JovanAkampurira #suicidepreventionmonth A1. You are right that's why there's need for advocacy and awareness on suicide. On my view anyone who attempts suicide has already a mental concern which doesn't need to be criminalized but a special therapy to support them

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#suicidepreventionmonth A2 The are many gaps in the suicide response and prevention strategies around the country. The first gap is the criminalization of suicide. A lot of advocacy is needed for people to understand the mental issues around suicide.

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#MentalHealthForAll#WorldMentalHealthDay A4. Relapse among our clients caused by lack of Social Support

[Joshua @Joshua78603823]

@Pamankunda @obalim86 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @lagenmj @cymosembi @Haggai77561602 @Hilztoo @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @byamikes @TPO Thank you Pamela and Mary. There is a need for Mental Health Awareness and psycoeducation in the community to eradicate stigmatization

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#MentalHealthForAll#WorldMentalHealthDay A5. All actors in MHPSS, we need to strengthen Social Support Network at LCs and RWCs levels to complement psychotherapy

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WMHD

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#mentalhealthForAll#MentalHealth,Day. A1. Covid19 has affected Mental Health assessment. We adopted Tel-Therapy providing psychotherapy on phone. So there was no time to assess the client's affect/mood and body language

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#MentalHealthForAll#WorldMentalHealthDay A4. Relapse among our clients caused by lack of Social Support

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#MentalHealthForAll#MentalHealthDay A2. Building up Social Support Network to complement psychological Support

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@obalim86 @KOlgah @Pamankunda @Haggai77561602 @tucaleb @lagenmj @cathy_nakasi @cymosembi @MinofHealthUG @TpoUg @Jude0keria @PatOnyango2 @byamikes Yes! Can't wait