TEKEM HERMINE NADEGE. Mental Health Nurse, MHGAP Trainer, PFA Provider. Cameroon.

TEKEM HERMINE NADEGE. Mental Health Nurse, MHGAP Trainer, PFA Provider. Cameroon.
Bio:
With over six years of dedicated experience in mental health nursing, I specialize in providing compassionate care and support in a liaison psychiatric hospital setting. As a certified MHGAP trainer and Psychological First Aid (PFA) provider, I am committed to equipping professionals and communities with essential mental health skills.
My passion for mental health extends beyond the hospital walls; I actively participate in task shifting initiatives, empowering communities to better address their mental health needs. In the past year, I equally participated in successfully trained 13 community mental health technicians in a comprehensive one-year course, fostering a new generation of skilled professionals dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.
I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, and I strive to make a difference every day through education, support, and advocacy.
Contact info:
linkedin.com/in/hermine-tekem-749abb178
Email: [e-mail]
Show Notes:
1. Tekem's inspiration to become a nurse came from witnessing her father's illness and the compassionate care he received from nurses.
2. She says she initially faced some challenges in the nursing profession, such as encountering malpractice or judgmental behavior from some nurses. However, her institution's commitment to compassionate care helped her maintain her passion for nursing.
3. Tekem specialized in mental health nursing after being inspired by the positive impact her senior colleagues had in helping patients with mental illness recover.
4. Tekem is a certified MHGAP (Mental Health Gap Action Programme) trainer, which aims to reduce the gap in mental health services by training non-specialized healthcare providers to provide basic mental health support.
5. Tekem also describes herself as a psychological first aid provider, which involves providing emotional support and psychosocial support to people who have experienced traumatic situations.
6. Tekem believes that providing better mental health support and resources for nurses is an important area for improvement in the nursing profession in Cameroon.
7. Tekem's advice to those considering nursing is to ensure they have a genuine passion for caring for people, not just for the remuneration.
8. Tekem emphasizes the importance of self-care for nurses, such as engaging in activities that help them disconnect from work, maintain their physical and mental well-being, and avoid burnout.
9. Tekem strongly encourages more healthcare providers to get involved in mental health, as it not only benefits patients but also helps providers become more resilient and cope with their own stressors.
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