Director of Disabilities Services Miss Crystal Estridge says this year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme “With Us Not For Us”, reinforces the message that persons who are special needs deserve to be treated as an individuals with their thoughts and feelings.

The community is invited to the ‘Bridge the Gap’ Showcase on Saturday, May 21 at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.

Health professionals are invited to participate in a free Medication Utilisation Review (MUR) of antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia.

The Safe Haven Transitional Centre will be launching its ‘Bridge the Gap Showcase’ later this month to encourage the public to de-stigmatise receiving mental health services.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a workshop on Medication Utilisation Review (MUR) of antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia in the Virgin Islands.

The community outreach event organised for vulnerable individuals and persons living with mental health issues by the staff of Safe Haven Transitional Centre has been called a success.

Students throughout the Territory joined in the commemoration of ‘World Mental Day 2021’ last Friday October 8 by wearing silly hats. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to invest in strengthening mental health and building community resilience of its people through the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MPHSS) project.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has called for a coordinated global voice to bring awareness to dementia during this month being observed as World Alzheimer’s Month.

Greetings to residents of the Virgin Islands. A special acknowledgement is extended to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, their families and caregivers.