Overview
The CHUK Mental Health department delivers a range of care and treatment for the treatment of people experiencing common mental health disorders such as mild to moderate depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia and uncomplicated post traumatic stress disorder.
Mental health problems affect society as a whole, and not just a small, isolated segment. While certain groups are more vulnerable, no-one is immune to poor mental health.
Mental health problems are health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or behavior, but good mental health is more than simply the absence of problems.
Remember, taking time out to remember a few simple ways to protect your mental wellbeing could make all the difference. These include:
The mental health department subunits are:
About the team
The mental health department’s team is made of Psychiatric consultant doctors, Psychiatric Residents, Mental health Nurses, Clinical psychologist and Clinical secretariat. The hospital porter, Security doorkeeper and cashier further support the team.
Access to the service
The access to Mental Health Care service is via the Mental Health Referral and Booking Centre.
Working hours
Outpatient: every day from 7: AM to 4: PM,