Returning guest Dr Stenette Davis, Consultant Psychiatrist at the HSA, helps break the stigma associated with mental health in observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness in October.
Dr Davis shared that stigma continues to be a big problem in providing mental health as people don’t want to be identified with having a mental illness and others don’t want to seek treatment.
Furthermore, Dr Davis stressed having a mental illness is the number one risk factor for attempting suicide.
If you or you know someone who struggles with mental health, contact HSA Behavioural Health Department at 949-8600.
Mental health services are provided by the Cayman Islands Government and are free of charge to all residents of the Cayman Islands.
