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Two MHF Staff Complete RINO Zuid Mental Health Training

July 2, 2025

Mental Health Foundation (MHF) Social Psychiatric professionals at the Faraja Day Center, Janice Djaoen-Busby and Aisha Mathew, have successfully completed the Mental Health Professional – POH-ggz Caribbean course.
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Toughen Up Is not the answer for Men's Mental Health

June 16, 2025

Men around the world are silently struggling with mental health challenges. Despite facing high rates of suicide, substance abuse and emotional distress, many men are discouraged from seeking help due to rigid societal norms around masculinity.
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MHF engages in planning sessions with Politecnica architects

June 9, 2025

The Mental Health Foundation recently held a three-day planning session with architects from Politecnica, marking a key step toward the development of a modern mental health facility on Sint Maarten.
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Social Determinants and Mental Health

May 19, 2025

Mental health isn’t just about what’s going on in your brain, it's about your life, the world around you.
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MHF Faraja Day Center celebrate International Women’s Day

April 7, 2025

Host Mercedes “Electra” van der Waals-Wyatt champions women’s empowerment
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MHF and ABVO St. Maarten Union Sign Historic First CLA

February 17, 2025

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has reached a groundbreaking achievement by signing its very first Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) with labour union ABVO St. Maarten.
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Establishment Federation Dutch Caribbean Mental Health

February 5, 2025

On December 17, 2024, the Dutch Caribbean Mental Health Federation was officially established as a unique collaboration between mental health institutions Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba and Sint Maarten.
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MHF Strengthens Child Therapy Services

January 27, 2025

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) extends gratitude to the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) for their generous donation supporting the Structured Play Therapy Project, an initiative spearheaded by Child Psychologist Giselle Codrington.
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Setting Mental Health Goals for 2025

January 14, 2025

Mental well-being is the cornerstone for living a fulfilling life. This year, let’s make mental health a priority by setting some meaningful and attainable goals.
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