Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (May 16, 2025)
(Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis)— Three
mental health professionals from Saint Kitts and Nevis
just completed five weeks of immersive mental health
management training in Taipei, Taiwan.
Natasha Mitchum, Mc Millan Cuffy and Sheron
Morris were awarded certificates after presenting their
reports on the course at a closing ceremony on
Thursday, May 15, 2025.
The “2025 Seed Instructor Training for Mental Health
Service System Enhancement Project in Saint Kitts
and Nevis” is the first of its kind funded by the
International Cooperation and Development Fund
(Taiwan ICDF) and facilitated by the Taipei Veterans
General Hospital.
His Excellency Donya L. Francis, Saint Kitts and
Nevis’ Ambassador to Taiwan, expresses sincere
gratitude to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital for
their continued partnership with Saint Kitts and Nevis.
“The Taipei Veterans General hospital is a true friend
and partner of Saint Kitts and Nevis, as they
continually extend themselves to support and build
our healthcare system through training and
donations,” Ambassador Francis said.
The seed instructors crafted two teaching modules for
schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. They also
developed two educational tools to support mental
health awareness in the Federation.
They endeavor to change the look of psychiatry on the
islands by educating other mental health professionals,
campaigning to reduce stigma and discrimination, and
advocating for patients.
The training program began on April 9, 2025. The
participants were assigned to the psychiatry
departments of the Taipei Veterans General Hospital,
the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yuli branch and
the Taipei City Hospital SongDe Branch. The
participants were also able to explore Taiwan in their
free time.
On behalf of the Government and people of Saint
Kitts and Nevis, Ambassador Donya L. Francis thanks
Taiwan ICDF for designing this significant project for
Saint Kitts and Nevis; thereby, further investing into
the enhancement of our healthcare system.
