Event

Professor Wendel Abel, Professor of Mental Health Policy and Head of Department of Community Health & Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The UWI Mona Campus, brings his wealth of knowledge to our campus at this years’ UWI/Guardian Group Premium Open Lecture.

Professor Abel will speak on the topic, Making a Difference in Education: Tackling Mental Health Issues.

The Lecture takes place on September 27 at 5.30pm at the Daaga Auditorium.

This lecture is free and open to the public, however interested persons are asked to confirm their attendance by contacting:

• The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
• 662-2002 ext. 82611
• Or email: cetl@sta.uwi.edu

About Professor Wendel Abel

Professor Abel completed his medical training at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and Johns Hopkins University in the United States. He has a Bachelor of Medicine, a Bachelor of Surgery, a Doctorate in Psychiatry and a Master’s in Public Health. He is Professor, Mental Health Policy Advisor and Head of the Department of Community Health & Psychiatry, The UWI, Mona.  He is also the Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at the University Hospital of the West Indies.  His work in Academic Psychiatry involves the training of Medical Doctors, Psychiatrists and other professionals in behavioural disciplines.  He has written more than 83 journal articles, several technical reports and book chapters which focus on a range of mental health issues. Professor Abel has been a policy advisor and advocate for mental health in Jamaica and the Caribbean for many years. He has played a critical role in shaping public policy for persons living with all disabilities including mental disabilities. He has worked with agencies such as the Organisation of American States (OAS), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the European Union (EU) and CARICOM and this has facilitated several policy and programme initiatives such as the integration of mental health into education and primary health care, the reintegration of deportees, drug and violence prevention and treatment, and marijuana policy reform.

About The UWI/Guardian Group Premium Open Lecture Series

The UWI/Guardian Group Premium Open Lecture, held biennially, is a collaborative effort that features internationally renowned educators. The Premium Teaching Awards is held on alternating years to honour teaching excellence at the St. Augustine Campus.