| The Psychiatry Department of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital was established in November, 2011 and started operating as a distinct Sub-Management Unit in the same year.
Cases managed at the Department include the following:
Depression
Schizophrenia and other psychoses Somatization disorder Bipolar disorders Dementias Alzheimer's, vascular, etc. Child developmental and behaviour - disabilities ADHD, Autism, etc. Insomnia and other sleep disorders
Learning disability
Psychological assessment for educational placement Post traumatic events (e.g. rape) Drug overdose Stress related conditions Panic and other anxiety disorders Substance abuse and addiction Sexual dysfunction |
Referrals
The Department has the capacity to assess all types of psychiatric and psychological problems. It also receives referrals from various facilities in and around Accra for assessment and management. Patients may be referred by a health professional or directly (self-referral).
Training
The Psychiatry Department has been accredited to train future Psychologists and Psychiatrists in the West Africa sub-region. The Director of the Department is one of the consultants overseeing to the smooth running of this programme.
Units within the Department
- Addictive Diseases Unit - Brief Assessment Unit - Psychological Unit - ECT
Outpatient Department
The section is used for initial assessment and follow up of patient. Ward There are 15 beds distributed as follows; Eight for females Seven for males
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