Chip Title: | Reducing mental health stigma through awareness creation in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties |
Participant(s): | Dr. Alfred Gitonga Miriti Dr. Muriithi Muhoro |
Organization: | Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital |
Year: | 2016 |
Country: | Kenya |
Region: | Eastern_Africa |
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About the Organization
Mathari hospital is a specialized National Referral, Training and Research Public Institution in mental health.
Current Mission
To provide quality specialized mental healthcare services, offer training in mental health and conduct research in mental health.
Proposed New Mission
A training, research and referral institution where mental health is valued and promoted, mental disorders treatedA training, research and referral institution where mental health is valued and promoted, mental disorders treated
Problem Area
Stigmatization of mental disorders and personsStigmatization of mental disorders and personswith mental disorders
Program Goal Statement
To reduce or eliminate stigma towards the mentally ill in Nairobi and Kiambu counties.
Long Term Outcome Smart Objective
To reduce stigma towards the mentally ill by 25% in Nairobi and Kiambu counties by the end of 2017.
Measure
To Increase utilization of mental health services by 20% in Nairobi and Kiambu counties by the end of 2017.