Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is the country’s largest urban area. The city is the countries retail and financial centre. It has an estimated population of 235,000 people. The unemployment rate in Guyana has remained at 21 percent since 2011 which is some way form the country’s record low rate of 11 percent. There is one public university in Guyana, the University of Guyana, which is located in Georgetown that was set up in 1963. The university offers courses in subject areas such as health science, technology and earth and environmental sciences. There is also 4 or 5 private universities in the country that are run by private companies often from outside of Guyana. There are 2 medical schools.
Prevention Psychology Training | Mental Health in Georgetown
Prevention Psychology Training in Georgetown explores how psychological principles can be applied to prevent mental health issues. The course covers foundations of prevention psychology, risk and protective factors, early intervention strategies, behaviour change concepts, and strategies to support long-term psychological health.
- This Prevention Psychology Training builds skills in early intervention and resilience
- Master techniques for promoting emotional well-being across different populations
- Gain tools to design preventive programmes for schools, workplaces, and communities