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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.