The work of NHS Grampian nurses, Lorna Gordon and Lorna Milne, at Zomba Mental Hospital has been recognised and commended in the Scottish Parliament. The training they provided on risk identifation and management was supported by SMMHEP. You can read the motion at the following link: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S6M...
We are looking for a psychiatrist to support coordination and delivery of the postgraduate teaching programme for psychiatry trainees in Blantyre, Malawi. This exciting opportunity comes with a bursary for living expenses, free accommodation, travel expenses and use of a car. See more information in the attached job advert and do get in touch if you'd like to discuss further - we'd love to hear from you!
With the support of SMMHEP, Lorna Gordon and Lorna Milne travelled to Malawi earlier in the year to support risk management training at Zomba Mental Hospital. Read more about their experience at the following link: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/nhs-grampian-nurses-travel-to-malawi-to-help...
Last week, SMMHEP presented their study examining the impact of the Malawi Mental Health Guide on frontline mental health workers in Malawi. This collaboration between key stakeholders in mental health in Malawi has resulted in the Mental Health Guide being distributed to 400 health centres around Malawi, with information on the assessment and management of mental health conditions in Malawi. It has also led to the development of a free mobile application that has been downloaded nearly 1000 times.
SMMHEP was delighted to welcome three colleagues from Zomba Hospital, Malawi to Aberdeen for joint working on Risk Assessment. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Olive Liwimbi, Clinical Officer Vincent Moyo and Senior Nursing Officer Isabell Yangairo were hosted by NHS Grampian staff in Royal Cornhill Hospital Blair Unit.
The Malawi Quick Guide to Mental Health app is available to download here for free:Android
We're so proud of this really positive review of The Malawi Quick Guide to Mental Health! https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-bulletin/article/malawi-...Click on the link below to download a copy of the Quick Guide for free.
The Malawi Quick Guide to Mental Health has now been delivered to over 600 health facilities in 28 districts around the country with the aim of improving mental health care for Malawians!Many thanks for a superb distribution job Owen Mwale and Atupele Indira!
Thank you to Dr Philippa Lilford for writing your 'Mental Health in Malawi article about your time volunteering with SMMHEP. A really enjoyable and illuminating read which will be particularly valuable to new volunteers!
Article abstract:
Along with partners in Malawi, SMMHEP is proud to launch 'The Malawi QuickGuide to Mental Health' aimed at healthcare professionals with little to no experience of managing mental illness or distress. The COVID-19 pandemic has galvanised its completion due to the likelihood of increased rates of mental illness during and after the pandemic and the predicted need for healthcare professionals to cross cover different specialities. SMMHEP is grateful for the very significant contribution of Dr Donncha Mullin who took the lead in writing and editing the Guide and in coordinating a very succes
