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Global issues in mental health

Tuesday, November 3, 2015: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Oral
This session will feature presentations which address the public health challenges which occur as a result of global health issues . These are often not brought to the forefront due to societal stigma and cultural taboos. there will be a discussion of examples of global best practices .
Session Objectives: Discuss the current state of mental health and stigma in international health settings. Describe programs that strengthen mental health in international health settings.
Moderator:
Mary Anne Mercer, DrPH

4:30pm
Mental health professionals' attitude and perception of their role in tackling substance abuse and related disorders in Nigeria   
Olubusayo Akinola, PhD, Wen-Hung Kuo, PhD, John Oswald, PhD, MPH, Lawrence Fulton, PhD and Olawunmi Obisesan, PhD
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
  
4:43pm
Maternal Mental Health: A Neglected Priority   
Padmini Murthy, MD, MPH, MS and Amy Ansehl, DNP, FNP-BC
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
4:56pm
Families “on the sidelines”: Palestinian parents' perspectives on autism service quality in the West Bank   
Sarah Dababnah, PhD, MPH, MSW
5:09pm
Mental Health Services in the Dominican Republic from the Perspective of Health Care Providers   
Susan Caplan, PhD, APRN-BC, Kaila Queen, Medical Student, Ritu Nahar, Medical Student and Karen W. Lin, MD
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
5:22pm
Cash transfers and psychological well-being among orphaned and vulnerable adolescents: A longitudinal study in western Kenya   
Sylvia Shangani, Don Operario, PhD, Becky Genberg, PhD, Kipruto Kirwa, Miriam Midoun, ScM, Liangyuan Hu, Joseph Hogan, ScD, Lukoye Atwoli, David Ayuku, Omar Galarraga, PhD and Paula Braitstein
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)

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Organized by: International Health
Endorsed by: Vietnam Caucus, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs, APHA-Committee on Women's Rights

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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