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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2 03:19 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...
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Beauties at Brunch Vision Board Party aims to empower women after Melissa
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Beauties at Brunch Vision Board Party aims to empower women after Melissa
January 2 02:50 PM
In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, many Jamaicans are carrying unexpected emotional weight, including grief, uncertainty, an...
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Brazilian miners die in Guyana after pit collapses
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Brazilian miners die in Guyana after pit collapses
January 2 02:50 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Guyana Police Force on Friday said that two Brazilian gold miners died after a mining pit collapsed at Chenapou, North ...
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
January 2 02:22 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, has sought to assure the association's restive auxiliary work...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Mental Health ‘unseen enemy’ after Melissa, Tufton warns
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Mental Health ‘unseen enemy’ after Melissa, Tufton warns
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
November 28, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has warned that Jamaica is now entering what may become the most difficult phas...
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Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
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Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being urged to limit their exposur...
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#EyeOnMelissa: ‘Prioritise your mental health,’ says Health Ministry
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#EyeOnMelissa: ‘Prioritise your mental health,’ says Health Ministry
October 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding Jamaicans to pay atte...
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Clinical psychologist highlights workplace stressors that undermine mental well-being
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Clinical psychologist highlights workplace stressors that undermine mental well-being
October 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Clinical psychologist at Bellevue Hospital, Jesutofunmi Simpson, is drawing attention to the overlooked workplace stressors active...
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Gov’t committed to strengthening services for the homeless
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Gov’t committed to strengthening services for the homeless
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has affirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthenin...
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Psychiatrist says men do not have to suffer in silence
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Psychiatrist says men do not have to suffer in silence
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Due to stigma surrounding mental health challenges, men often wait to seek help until their situation gets critical, a delay that ...
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J’Adam Workshop creates safe space for men through dance
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J’Adam Workshop creates safe space for men through dance
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 10, 2025
In a society where avenues for male self-expression can be limited, a Jamaican dancer and educator is carving out a safe space for men to create freel...
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Students in distress encouraged to seek help
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Students in distress encouraged to seek help
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — School children who might be experiencing distress and suicidal feelings are being urged to seek help, as resource personnel are a...
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PSOJ calls for workplace reforms to support mental health
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PSOJ calls for workplace reforms to support mental health
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is reaffirming the urgent need to prioritise mental health as a critical compone...
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Dr Dawes urges Jamaica to improve efforts in addressing mental health crisis
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Dr Dawes urges Jamaica to improve efforts in addressing mental health crisis
October 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In light of the troubling uptick in suicides across the country, Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, ...
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‘Let’s check on each other’
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‘Let’s check on each other’
Tufton urges Jamaicans to check in with others about their mental health
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has urged Jamaicans to check in with their family and friends about their ...
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WATCH: Vox pop on mental health
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WATCH: Vox pop on mental health
September 30, 2025
As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close on Tuesday, Jamaicans shared views on whether mental health challenges are taken seriously on the island....
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Youth-led group tackles mental health stigma with peer-to-peer support
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Youth-led group tackles mental health stigma with peer-to-peer support
BY BRITTANIA WITTER Online reporter witterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Armed with nothing more than determination and a phone, Nowell Lewin Jr is building a movement to break Jamaica’s silence on menta...
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Parents must pay close attention to changes in children’s behaviour – NPSC
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Parents must pay close attention to changes in children’s behaviour – NPSC
September 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, is appealing to parents to pay clo...
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Bellevue Hospital CEO cops top honour at Australian Mental Health Foundation awards
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Bellevue Hospital CEO cops top honour at Australian Mental Health Foundation awards
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Suzette Buchanan, chief executive officer of Bellevue Hospital, has been named International Mental Health Advocate of the Year by...
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Konshens reflects on devastating loss of his brother Delus
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Konshens reflects on devastating loss of his brother Delus
September 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Konshens says his life was on pause for the last nine years dealing with the loss of his brother Delus, who passed...
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Bellevue Hospital urges mental health to be part of back-to-school focus
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Bellevue Hospital urges mental health to be part of back-to-school focus
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the new school year begins, Bellevue Hospital is calling for mental health to be treated as a national priority alongside acade...
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JPs encouraged to help mentally ill navigate Jamaica’s justice system
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JPs encouraged to help mentally ill navigate Jamaica’s justice system
August 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —President of the Court of Appeal Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, is encouraging justices of the peace (JPs) to serve as a bridge bet...
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Women’s Rugby World Cup to offer players ‘mental health support’
August 20, 2025
TWICKENHAM, United States (AFP) — Women's Rugby World Cup chiefs have promised to offer players "mental health support" after saying female athletes a...
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All set for seventh annual mental health expo
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All set for seventh annual mental health expo
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 23, 2025
 TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Global Hands Foundation will be hosting its seventh annual mental health expo aimed at p...
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Expert calls for urgent attention to burnout and emotional health among males
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Expert calls for urgent attention to burnout and emotional health among males
July 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Mental health expert, Dr Marlon Simpson is calling for urgent attention to the mental well-being of Jamaican men, highlighting the c...
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ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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