Institute Of Psychiatry News

Professor Neil Greenberg of March on Stress at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, visited the Philippines to assess the competencies of mental healthcare providers who assist MPHRP in supporting seafarers and families after piracy. The visit also provided an opportunity for Professor Greenberg to meet with the MPHRP regional team based in Manila to share knowledge and experience. Professor Greenberg met with five organisations. The interviews were aimed to ask questions about the various standards that are required to run a mental healthcare / psychotherapy service in the UK according to a Core Standards document which has been developed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.