The Ministry of Health of Bolivia, through the National Program for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions, with PAHO/WHO support, organized a training workshop in Cochabamba, December 13-5, for implementing WHO's mhGAP Intervention Guide for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings.
It was attended by thirty-seven medical doctors from the "Mi Salud" (My Health) program from all nine Bolivian departments.Professionals received theoretical-practical tools to address the major psychiatric disorders present in the country (depression, suicide, epilepsy, alcohol consumption and others) in the community practice.
This workshop is part of the activities developed by both institutions within the framework of technical cooperation for improving mental health prevention and care in Bolivia. It was coordinated by Dr. Andrea Bruni, PAHO/WHO Subregional Advisor on Mental Health.
