Prof Benjamin Harris, MD, DPM

Affiliation: A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine University of Liberia

Title: Development of Liberia's Mental Health Policy and Commencement of Postgraduate Residency Training in Psychiatry

Bio: Dr. Benjamin Harris is a Professor of Psychiatry and Chairman, of the Department of Psychiatry, A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine, University of Liberia. He also is an adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Harris is a clinician and educator with vast experience in post-conflict mental health. His primary areas of expertise are psychoactive substance use prevention, HIV/AIDS-related mental health, general health/mental health policy, program planning, implementation, and supervision. Dr. Harris worked for a number of years with the Global Program on AIDS and played an active role in the development of the World Health Organization HIV and AIDS-related counseling policies and guidelines.

Presentation Summary:

• Describe the history of mental health in Liberia

• Summarize the policy and legislative environment in Liberian Mental Health

• Give examples of the development and current operations of the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons

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