Dr. Timothy Barrett
University of The Bahamas has appointed Dr. Timothy Barrett to serve as Mental Health Consultant effective Monday, 4th January 2021, providing mental and psychological health services for faculty, staff and students, including the University of The Bahamas-North community.
The Managing Director of Holistic Health Services Ltd., Dr. Barrett will implement a wellness-based Employee Assistance Programme and Student Assistance Programme offering psychological services via office visits, and through virtual sessions. A 24-hour, seven days a week counselling hotline, staffed by a team of trained professionals, will be made available. UB employees and students will also receive grief counselling and be kept abreast of current and critical mental and psychological health information. The ultimate aim is to increase workplace productivity, heighten morale and reduce levels of frustration, stress, disciplinary and grievance actions. Early and timely interven