Register on the Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa database

To the Editor: Nearly half a million South Africans look online for solutions to mental health problems every month. The Mental Health Information Centre (MHIC) of Southern Africa aims to provide the most complete and up-to-date online directory of mental health service providers in sub-Saharan Africa. This online service allows anyone to search for a mental health service provider in their area. The MHIC now invites you to list yourself on our database by visiting www.mentalhealthsa.org.za. You can list yourself in a number of categories and sub-categories, allowing users to find you directly by your field of expertise and interests. For privacy reasons your e-mail address and mobile number will remain hidden. Once registered, you will receive an e-mail with detailed instructions about the next steps.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa (MHIC), PO Box 19063, Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0)21 938-9229, fax: +27 (0)21 931-4172, e-mail: mhic@sun.ac.za.

Janine Roos
Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa ]]> Department of Psychiatry
Stellenbosch University
jroos@sun.ac.za