BHAC

04/03/2025

Tune into today! BHAC’s Medical Director, Psychiatrist Dr. Marc Lockhart will be discussing youth mental health concerns and potential solutions.

10/10/2024

Calling all students Year 7-12! Register now for “Inspire: A Youth Meet Up to Speak Out’”

📣Registration is now open for Cayman’s very first “Inspire: A Youth Meet Up to Speak Out”

This all-day event is designed for all Year 7 – 12 students to connect and share thoughts on important issues.

📍Come along to Lion’s Centre on Monday 21 October 2024 and enjoy a day of

☑️Interactive workshops
✅Discussions about topics that matter to you – especially mental health🗣💬
☑️Mindful activities
✅Lots of fun, free food & drinks🍕🥤, and an After Party at the end🕺🕺🏽

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference!🙌

📱Scan the QR code, or click the link to register: https://app.smartsheet.eu/b/form/986ae5e46bbd40c485004ba7fa88beb3

🖱Click this link to learn more about the initiative: https://www.gov.ky/news/press-release-details/ministry-of-health-and-wellness-hosts-caymans-first-inspire-youth-event

06/03/2024

Join us in welcoming Dr. Chris Mahfood, Psychiatrist, to our clinical team. Dr. Mahfood has eight years of clinical experience in the field of psychiatry and trained at the University of the West Indies where he was an attending psychiatrist for the child and adolescent clinic and HIV/AIDS clinic. His interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, psychotherapy, and forensic cases.

His treatment approach is holistic; offering psychotherapy if needed and encouraging his patients to address all areas of their health. He promotes balance in diet, physical activity, and behavioral practices.

Dr. Mahfood is now taking appointments for children, adolescents and adults. Please call 746-0066 or email info@bhac.ky to schedule an appointment.

https://bhac.ky/our-staff/

01/12/2023

A lovely brunch at Ristorante Pappagallo, celebrating BHAC’s 10 year anniversary.

22/02/2021

BHAC’s Medical Director Dr. Marc Lockhart shared insights about the impact of COVID-19 and strategies for building resilience at the Alex Panton Foundation Youth Mental Health Symposium.

Local health experts say the mental health impact of COVID-19 on the Cayman Islands community is “significant” – even as scientific data continues to be collected. “Viktor Frankl said that an abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior. So what we’re going to be looking f...

21/01/2021

BHAC Administrator Charmaine Elias and Psychiatrist Dr. Susanne Neita both serve on the board of the Alzheimer's and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands. Many thanks to the Cayman Islands Watercraft Association for their generous donation to this worthy cause.

06/09/2020

Understanding burnout, and what can be done to prevent it:

It’s about how they manage stress, not how much stress they face.

30/03/2020

Tips for coping during stressful times from BHAC’s Medical Director, Dr. Marc Lockhart:

Dr. Marc Lockhart, chairperson of the Cayman Islands Mental Health Commission, on how to manage our mental wellbeing during these stressful times.

19/03/2020

Notice to Valued BHAC Patients and Clients:

BHAC is continuing to provide services to the community during these challenging times. To protect our patients, clients and staff, appointments with our providers are available via telephone or video conference. Please call 746-0066 or email info@bhac.ky to schedule your telemedicine appointment. Please note that while our office is currently closed to the public, our team continues to provide the care and support that have been our hallmark for the last 7 years.

20/12/2019

Do you get stressed or anxious over the holidays? Sticking to your normal routines and getting plenty of rest can help you feel better.

This time of year work and social calendars kick into high gear. As a result, stress, anxiety and depression can increase. In anticipation of the professional and social pressure, here are a few ways you can manage your mental health this holiday season:

14/12/2019

Saying “no” without feeling guilty takes practice, but it gets easier over time.