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Clinical Psychologist Draws Attention to Workplace Stressors That Undermine Mental Well-Being

Clinical Psychologist at Bellevue Hospital, Jesutofunmi Simpson, is drawing attention to the overlooked workplace stressors actively undermining the mental well-being of the working-class community. Mrs. Simpson specifically highlighted economic struggles, a lack of job satisfaction, and micromanagement from supervisors as...
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left), and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left), and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

Expansion of Savanna-La-Mar Hospital at Procurement Stage
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left), and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left), and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

Health Ministry Moves Ahead with Plans to Expand Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby , walk through sections of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event, held on World Homeless Day, October 10, at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted by the KSAMC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby , walk through sections of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event, held on World Homeless Day, October 10, at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted by the KSAMC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Persons Encouraged to Partner With KSAMC to Feed the Homeless
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left) and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left) and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

Health Centres in Western Jamaica to Be Revitalised Under ‘Operation Refresh’

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right ) engages with patrons during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event held on World Homeless Day Friday (October 10) at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Sharing in the moment is the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right).
Health & WellnessLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged Not to Abandon Homeless Relatives

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is appealing to family members not to abandon their homeless relatives on the streets. “We can build more Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centres, we can build more night shelters, but we have to start now to build a culture of personal responsibility where people take responsibility for their loved ones and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right) engages in conversation with Mental Health Officer, Mischelle Callaghan-Graham (right) during the Clarendon Municipal Corporation’s World Homeless Day observance held at the Old Police Station grounds in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (October 10). Looking on are Mayor of May Pen, Joel Williams (left) and Councillor for the Palmers Cross Division, Carlene Benjamin.
Health & WellnessLocal Government

Clarendon Municipal Corporation Treats Homeless on World Homeless Day

Homeless persons in Clarendon were treated to meals, care packages, health screenings and other social services by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in collaboration with the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, in observance of World Homeless Day. World Homeless Day (October 10) was observed in Jamaica under the theme ‘Bridging Gaps in Homelessness: Connecting Persons to Services and Community...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), share lens with RalRosa Foundation Board Members (from second left) Courtni Foster, Kim Watson, Richard Watson, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (President), Nicole Shirley, and Dr. Nicole Kboba. The occasion was a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Ambassador Anderson, in Georgetown, Washington DC, on October 1.
Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gets a Boost

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a-Clinic Programme recently received a renewed boost with the announcement by President of the RalRosa Foundation, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, that her organisation would extend its adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew for an additional three years. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Jamaica’s Ambassador to...
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Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Bridget Opiavbe
Health & Wellness

Psychiatrist Says Men Do Not Have to Suffer in Silence

Due to stigma surrounding mental health challenges, men often wait to seek help until their situation gets critical, a delay that sometimes has tragic consequences. Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Bridget Opiavbe, is encouraging men that they do not have to suffer in silence. “The general truth is men tend to have poorer health-seeking behaviours. They have the belief...
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National Tourism Champion and student at the St. Catherine-based Charlemont High School, Kayda Lee McLean, speaks to JIS News on October 7.
Health & WellnessTourismYouth

Students in Distress Encouraged to Seek Help

School children who might be experiencing distress and suicidal feelings are being urged to seek help, as resource persons are available to assist them. According to National Tourism Champion, Kayda Lee McLean, a student at the St. Catherine-based Charlemont High School, responsible adults are in the communities and at schools, and “when young people reach that limit, they can go...
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Young man receiving psychological support during a counseling session with a therapist in a modern office setting.
Health & Wellness

Consultant Psychiatrist Affirms That Suicidal Recovery is Possible

Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital in Kingston, Dr. Bridget Opiavbe, is reminding the public that individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts can receive effective treatment and that recovery is possible. She further emphasises that seeking help for suicidal ideation – defined as thoughts of death or suicide, or suicidal intent, which involves a desire or plan to act on those thoughts,...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (centre), in conversation with Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen and Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation Representative for Jamaica, Ian Stein, during the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s ‘Let’s Implement the National School Nutrition Policy’ mass media campaign launch, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, on Thursday (October 9).
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Developing Training Manuals for School Cooks

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, with funding from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is developing curriculum and training manuals to equip school cooks with knowledge and skills in healthy eating. Making the disclosure, State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, said standardised recipes will also be developed for schools. “At least 200 cooks will be trained in 2026 to 2027...
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