Lagen Marjorie

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@JovanAkampurira @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @NkataP @MaryKampogo @cymosembi @RwabambariR @Joshua78603823 @ciru_mureithi @oyella_yvonne @kizzajoseph15 @cathy_nakasi @akellot1 TCA4. True. Increased budget allocation is critical in improving quality of services.
#SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth

[Obalim Grace @obalim86]

As practitioners what's next in regards to actions @Haggai77561602 @NkataP @MaryKampogo @cymosembi @RwabambariR @JovanAkampurira @Joshua78603823 @ciru_mureithi @oyella_yvonne @kizzajoseph15 @cathy_nakasi @akellot1 @lagenmj #SuicidePreventionMonth

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @NkataP @MaryKampogo @cymosembi @RwabambariR @JovanAkampurira @Joshua78603823 @ciru_mureithi @oyella_yvonne @kizzajoseph15 @cathy_nakasi @akellot1 A4. Strengthen response through coordination among partners operating in both refugee settlements and hosts communities

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@JovanAkampurira @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @Joshua78603823 @NkataP @cathy_nakasi CT3. Coupled with lack of psychotropic drugs at the health units/ hospitals, treatments options are limited.

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@KKwilbroad @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @ciru_mureithi @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @Joshua78603823 @NkataP @JovanAkampurira @cathy_nakasi @aliveagain14 Equipping community members with the right knowledge on how to identify and respond to cases will go a long way towards ensuring sustainable approaches to suicide prevention and response.

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@ciru_mureithi @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @oyella_yvonne @MaryKampogo @RwabambariR @kizzajoseph15 @Joshua78603823 @NkataP @JovanAkampurira @cathy_nakasi A3, this is so true. The media plays a big role in how the community view suicide.

[Obalim Grace @obalim86]

Uganda MHPSS NWG partners will be hosting a Tweet chat on 30th Thursday at 10:00am UG time Plz join in the conservation as we look at some of de barriers against the prevention of suicide in Uganda #SuicidePreventionMonth @ChiromoHospGrp @KPAkenya @counsellingug @TpoUg @CbtKenya

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@Hilztoo @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @tucaleb @Pamankunda @MaryKampogo @kizzajoseph15 True. Even that captured by the Ministry of Health does not include interventions by both humanitarian and development partners
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#MentalHealthMatters

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @tucaleb @cymosembi @Joshua78603823 @EtokuIsaac @Pamankunda @cathy_nakasi @Hilztoo @KOlgah @byamikes Partners need to adapt methodologies in use to promote inclusion at all levels.

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @tucaleb @cymosembi @Joshua78603823 @EtokuIsaac @Pamankunda @cathy_nakasi @Hilztoo @KOlgah @byamikes MHPSS service providers need to pay close attention to staff/ self care to promote delivery of quality interventions.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#MentalHealthMatters

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@EtokuIsaac @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @cathy_nakasi @Joshua78603823 @Hilztoo @tucaleb @Pamankunda @MaryKampogo @kizzajoseph15 True. Minimum training packages should be provided to staff before deployment especially in the context of covid 19.

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@EtokuIsaac @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @cathy_nakasi @Joshua78603823 @Hilztoo @tucaleb @Pamankunda @MaryKampogo @kizzajoseph15 True. Good headway has been made towards harmonization of quality standards and coordination.
#MentalHealthForAll
#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @cymosembi @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @Hilztoo @tucaleb @Pamankunda @MaryKampogo @kizzajoseph15 Dwindling funding baskets has resulted in phaseout of programs; leading to escalation in distress. Suicides on the increase in Settlements especially West Nile.
#MentalHealthForAll
#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @Pamankunda @cymosembi @Haggai77561602 @Hilztoo @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @byamikes @TPO Calls received through our amHPSS helpline show that lack of basic needs especially food and shelter is the major cause of distress in the settlements. There is need to address these concerns by providing MHPSS and protection services together.

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @Pamankunda @cymosembi @Haggai77561602 @Hilztoo @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @byamikes @TPO Covid pandemic has brought out the need for strengthening partnerships to ensure delivery of comprehensive services across the MHPSS pyramid.

#MentalHealthForAll
#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@Pamankunda @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @cymosembi @Hilztoo @tucaleb @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @byamikes @TpoUg True. Outcasts, bewitched etc. A lot needs to be done to change attitudes/ perceptions.

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@EtokuIsaac @obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @Pamankunda @cymosembi @Hilztoo @tucaleb @cathy_nakasi @Joshua78603823 @byamikes @TpoUg Yes, door to door campaigns helped address myths about covid 19 and promoted safety of households

#MentalHealthForAll
#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @Pamankunda @cymosembi @Hilztoo @tucaleb @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @byamikes @TpoUg I also loved the way the MHPSS National Working Group galvanized its member’s and worked closely with Ministry of Health to ensure an effective and efficient response in provision of services to both refugees and host communities

[Lagen Marjorie @lagenmj]

@obalim86 @Haggai77561602 @MaryKampogo @KOlgah @Pamankunda @cymosembi @Hilztoo @tucaleb @cathy_nakasi @EtokuIsaac @Joshua78603823 @byamikes @TpoUg War Child Holland adapted its TeamUp approach to be implemented at household level. Previously 60 children took part in one play session. We are not only supporting wellbeing at household level but also adhere to Covid SOPs