Harriet Yayra Adzofu

Harriet Adzofu is a Psychiatric Nurse working with the Accra Psychiatric Hospital since 2008. Her focus is to work directly with people suffering from mental disorders, their relatives, and the larger community in early prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Harriet conducts several health educational talks in her community to empower people to live healthy lifestyles.Harriet Yayra Adzofu holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Central University College, a HND in Public Health Nursing from Public Health Nursing School, and a diploma in Mental Health Nursing from Nurses Training College. Upon completion of the Washington Fellowship, Harriet plans to establish an NGO to strengthen mental health awareness in Ghana with the aim of reducing the stigmatization of people with mental disorders and protecting their fundamental human rights. She believes that people who suffer from a mental illness are equally talented and can achieve their full potential and contribute immensely to national development when given the needed support and resources.