Association Events

The AMHA promotes professional development and community engagement through a variety of events.

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The annual General Assembly of AMHA

On December 26, the annual General Assembly of the Armenian Mental Health Association (AMHA) took place, during which the Association's activities in 2024 were summarized.

The work of the Association's substructures was presented, with particular attention given to areas such as professional qualification, the development of the Code of Ethics for psychotherapists, support for early-career professionals, and research initiatives.

A detailed report was also presented on the activities implemented within the framework of the EU-funded program “Rights, Services, and Participation: Promoting a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia.”

Summarizing the achievements, by the end of 2024, the Armenian Mental Health Association:

Has 212 members
Created 52 jobs, 44 of which are professional positions
Trained 24 trainers to conduct continuing education for all school psychologists in Armenia
Provided additional training for 55 primary health care physicians
Provided additional training for 50 psychologists
Initiated work on 4 clinical guidelines
Initiated work on 4 clinical care pathways
Developed and approved methodological guidelines for school-based psycho-pedagogical staff
Participated in the development of the draft law on Mental Health
Completed the development of the Code of Ethics for psychotherapists
Translated 20 psychometric questionnaires and launched the process of localization and validation
Conducted clinical case discussions and meetings with young professionals
In cooperation with partners, organized a Summer Psychotherapy School.

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Training Program for Primary Health Care Physicians

In September 2024, the “Enhancing the Capacities of Primary Health Care Physicians in the Field of Mental Health: Recognition, Primary Care, and Referral” training program was launched. The program is implemented by the Armenian Association of Mental Health with the financial support of the European Union, within the framework of the project “Rights, Services, Participation: Promoting a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia.”

The training is designed for physicians providing primary health care services and is conducted in three phases.

As a result of the training, family physicians will acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge of various psychiatric disorders, enabling them to identify, provide appropriate initial care, and refer patients for further treatment when needed. They will also gain skills in effective communication with patients, learning practical approaches and techniques to enhance their interaction during clinical practice.

Training topics include:

Depression
Anxiety disorders and conversion/dissociative disorders
Postpartum disorders
Communication skills with patients
Comprehensive psychiatry
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Addictions
Autism
Neurocognitive disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Psychotic episodes
Suicide
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia
Eating disorders

Training sessions are held in Tsaghkadzor, Vanadzor, and Jermuk.
So far, 45 physicians from all regions of Armenia have participated in the program. The training series will conclude in December 2025.

The project “Rights, Services, Participation: Promoting a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia” is funded by the European Union and implemented by:

Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly - Vanadzor Office
Armenian Association of Mental Health
Foundation for the Development of Democracy
in partnership with the “Disability Rights Agenda” Human Rights NGO.

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Training for Psychologists of General Education Institutions

With the financial support of the European Union and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian Association of Mental Health is conducting a six-day training program for psychologists working in general education institutions under the title:
“Organizing the Activities of the Psychologist in a General Education Institution.”

Goals of the Training

To contribute to the development of the professional competencies of psychologists in the field of education.
To promote the active role of psychologists within the educational environment and strengthen their involvement in relationships between schools and communities.
To support psychologists in effectively responding to students’ difficulties and teachers’ concerns.

Within the framework of the program, approximately 1,400 psychologists from general education institutions across Armenia’s regions and the capital city will receive training.

The training sessions began in 2024 and will be completed by 2026.

The program “Rights, Services, Participation: Promoting a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia” is funded by the European Union and implemented by:

Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly - Vanadzor Office
Armenian Association of Mental Health
Foundation for the Development of Democracy

in partnership with the “Disability Rights Agenda” Human Rights NGO.

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