29-04-15

Today, Gede made a poster presentation to participants attending the inaugural International Mental Health Congress in Lille, France. The presentation focused on the research undertaken by Gede in 2014 which gathered important data related to the levels of mental health knowledge and stigma among HIV-AIDS Adherence Counsellors. The research was undertaken with the support of Gede’s partners, the Network of People Living With HIV-AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) and resulted in a very lively Q&A session at the Congress. Gede also took part in well attended Congress sessions, many of which (on Day 2) focused on an issue close to the Foundation’s heart – how to ensure that primary health care services include mental health screening and treatment/referral. Final day tomorrow!