Abudwak District are Implementing Workshop by Habeb Foundation

Habeb Mental Health Foundation implemented 2 months training of Mental health GAP intervention program for mental, neurological and substance use disorders for 15  non-specialized health workers in Abudwak District Galgadud Region.

This program began October 27, 2014 after first consultation meeting held Siyad Hotel in Mogadishu, that meeting attended the authority from Habeb Mental Health Foundation and authority from Shifo Mental Hospital committee in Abudwak District.

 This Meeting will be agree the Dr. Habeeb and his mental health staff to open Shifo Mental Hospital in Abudwak District and provide 2 months of mental health training for 15  non-specialized health workers, as voluntarily.

 Al Hamdulilah we succeeded to implemented the training on May 21, 2015. the Aim of training is:-

1. In order to prepare the Nurses and Social Workers to take up these activities in respect of District

Mental Health Programme in Abudwaq.

2. It is necessary to give at least 2 months in-service training programme, which could focus on the following  components:

A. the trainees to able Diagnoses and treated Mental Disorders through Mental Health GAP intervention guide.

B. To educate the public about the Mental illness through various resources available like media.

2. To create awareness in the community about the Mental Health programme through Primary Health care Centre.

 we are very happy to take the role of my government and the role of international community in mental health care in Somalia.