Claire vd Westhuizen (@clairevdwest) 's Twitter Profile
Claire vd Westhuizen

@clairevdwest

Deputy Director of the Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health in the Dept of Psychiatry & Mental Health at the University of Cape Town

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linkhttp://cpmh.org.za calendar_today23-06-2010 12:12:52

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lori lake (@lorilakethetha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

[CALL TO ACTION] Millions of children in SA are struggling with their mental health, so please join us in calling on the Minister of Health to close the treatment gap for children and adolescent mental health. Sign the petition: awethu.amandla.mobi/petitions/dema… #mentalhealth2023

Katy Katopodis (@katykatopodis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

About to address the #SAMentalHealth conference. The wellness of journalists is critically important to us at SANEF. That’s why we formed the Journalism safety and wellness subcommittee.

About to address the #SAMentalHealth conference.

The wellness of journalists is critically important to us at <a href="/SAEditorsForum/">SANEF</a>. 

That’s why we formed the Journalism safety and wellness subcommittee.
Claire vd Westhuizen (@clairevdwest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congrats, Dr Carrie Brooke-Sumner from SAMRC on your best poster award at SA Mental Health conference 2023! Great work: Peer led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE) #TalkAboutMentalHealth SAMRC CPMH

Congrats, Dr <a href="/carrie_b_s/">Carrie Brooke-Sumner</a> from SAMRC on your best poster award at SA Mental Health conference 2023! Great work: Peer led recovery groups for people with psychosis in South Africa (PRIZE) #TalkAboutMentalHealth <a href="/MRCza/">SAMRC</a> <a href="/CPMentalHealth/">CPMH</a>
Claire vd Westhuizen (@clairevdwest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last session of SA Mental Health conference 2023. Prof Dan Stein of Department of Psychiatry & Mental Health UCT Health Sciences discusses mental health game changers for SA. We need strategies, an increased focus on mental health, funding to implement policy. #talkaboutmentalhealth

Last session of SA Mental Health conference 2023. Prof Dan Stein of Department of Psychiatry &amp; Mental Health <a href="/UCTHealthSci/">UCT Health Sciences</a> discusses mental health game changers for SA. We need strategies, an increased focus on mental health, funding to implement policy. #talkaboutmentalhealth
Claire vd Westhuizen (@clairevdwest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deputy President of SA closes meeting: we need to act with urgency for mental health, incl resourcing, mental health promotion, prevention & early treatment. We need engagement with all stakeholders to raise awareness & destigmatise mental health problems #talkaboutmentalhealth

BJPsych Journals (@thebjpsych) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you read 'The WHO World Mental Health Report: a call for action'? You can find the Editorial by @pimcuijpers Afzal Javed and Prof. Kamaldeep Bhui CBE in the #BJPsych June issue. Editorial: shorturl.at/lwVXZ Issue: shorturl.at/xBHP7 Cambridge UP - Psychology & Psychiatry Royal College of Psychiatrists

Have you read 'The WHO World Mental Health Report: a call for action'? 

You can find the Editorial by @pimcuijpers Afzal Javed and <a href="/KSBhui/">Prof. Kamaldeep Bhui CBE</a> in the #BJPsych June issue. 

Editorial: shorturl.at/lwVXZ
Issue: shorturl.at/xBHP7

<a href="/CambUP_Psych/">Cambridge UP - Psychology & Psychiatry</a> <a href="/rcpsych/">Royal College of Psychiatrists</a>
MH InnovationNetwork (@mhinnovation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Check out the mental health service user spotlight blog by @CharleneSunkel, founder/CEO of the Global Mental Health Peer Network @global_peer Title: Thriving with Schizophrenia 🚩Link -> mhinnovation.net/blog/2023/may/…

Check out the mental health service user spotlight blog by @CharleneSunkel, founder/CEO of the Global Mental Health Peer Network @global_peer  

Title: Thriving with Schizophrenia
🚩Link -&gt; mhinnovation.net/blog/2023/may/…
Masiviwe (@masiviweza) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let’s talk #child and #adolescent #mentalhealth this #YouthMonth. The first step to improving your #mentalhealth is #askingforhelp when you need it.

Let’s talk #child and #adolescent #mentalhealth  this #YouthMonth.
The first step to improving your #mentalhealth is #askingforhelp when you need it.
Masiviwe (@masiviweza) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Where can you find help in your area? Click the link below to find out. bit.ly/mhresources-map Images: Children's Institute, University of Cape Town

Where can you find help in your area? Click the link below to find out.

bit.ly/mhresources-map

Images: Children's Institute, University of Cape Town
SADAG (@thesadag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A big SHOUT OUT to our new online Support Group dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space for individuals who have experienced Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). SADAG understand the profound impact that such traumatic experiences can have on survivors, and

A big SHOUT OUT  to our new online Support Group dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space for individuals who have experienced Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).  SADAG understand the profound impact that such traumatic experiences can have on survivors, and
Community Keepers (@communitykeeper) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the company of colleagues, partners, and friends, Community Keepers was tonight named winner of the NSTF🇿🇦 award in the category Non-Governmental Organisation. In his acceptance speech, Gerrit dedicated the award to team CK, our partners, funders, and academic associates.

In the company of colleagues, partners, and friends, Community Keepers was tonight named winner of the <a href="/NSTF_SA/">NSTF🇿🇦</a> award in the category Non-Governmental Organisation. In his acceptance speech, Gerrit dedicated the award to team CK, our partners, funders, and academic associates.
4 Steps to my Future (4STMF) (@4stmf_rsa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

4 Steps to my Future (4STMF) is a #universal #school-based #mentalhealth and #wellbeing programme - locally developed and successfully piloted in #SouthAfrica amongst primary school-aged children. Our findings are open access acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… Research at Stellenbosch University Dep. Basic Education

JAACAP Journals (@jaacap) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#JAACAP #podcast: Dr. Vidal interviews Dr. Venturo-Conerly on a #metaanalysis that highlights the potential benefits of youth #psychotherapy in low- and middle-income countries. jaacap.org/audio-do/meta-…

#JAACAP #podcast: Dr. Vidal interviews Dr. Venturo-Conerly on a #metaanalysis that highlights the potential benefits of youth #psychotherapy in low- and middle-income countries. jaacap.org/audio-do/meta-…
Claire vd Westhuizen (@clairevdwest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr Edith Kwobah was a valued colleague, chief encourager among the PGDip (Public Mental Health) class of 2024 and a truly inspiring woman. She had so much passion for mental health and improving mental healthcare access. We will miss her! Rest in peace, Edith. CPMH