Ghana Mental Health & Psychology Internship - Lowest Fees & High-Impact Projects
Highlights
- Earn international volunteering experience by assisting doctors and nurses in treating patients in Ghana.
- Spend a few weeks in Ghana and immerse in its rich culture and history.
- Add to your CV or resume with this great experience
Overview
This mental health and psychology internship is only available to those already studying a mental health or psychology related degree at university or fully qualified staff.
Whether you are taking your elective placement in Africa or are a trained professional, this unique experience will provide a deeper understanding and awareness of the mental health care system. See first-hand the struggles the hospital faces with clinic and ward rounds as well as have the chance to regularly head out into the community on our home visit and outreach project.
By spending time observing and shadowing the mental health crew, you will gain a real insight into the struggles faced and the stark contrasts of how a developing country treats their patients. Our mental health and psychology internship will allow participants to see how psychiatric services operate in Ghana.
Important Information
On your first day at the project the community nurses will be on hand to give a talk with you around the psychiatric history and development that Ghana has experienced. You will go on to learn the processes involved that the doctors and nurses go through when undergoing consultations with psychiatric patients. This includes assessing patient records, evaluating any progresses, measuring any diagnoses and prescribing any relevant medicines. The doctor will talk through with you generally the different ways in which they take care of patients suffering from mental health issues. There will be on-going opportunities for you to assist in such health education procedures throughout.
You will feel part of the crew from day one, where you will get to witness varying forms of mental illnesses with the crew talking through the different ways in which they take care of patients. The friendliness and willingness of the healthcare professionals, together with their high levels of English mean they are always on hand to answer any questions.
You will be volunteering from Monday to Friday with your working hours depending on your placement for that day. Although these will vary day to day, you should expect to be at your placement for 5-7 hours, between 8am and 5pm.
Please note we can never guarantee hands-on experience, as the decision ultimately lies with the medical staff. Your level of hands-on involvement is dependent on your experience, duration of program and willingness to get involved. The doctors will assess your capabilities and assign responsibilities accordingly. Those with little or no medical experience will assume a largely observational role. If you are studying medically related degree, then you should have more opportunity to undertake some more basic hands-on involvement.