Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists - TTAP

01/11/2025

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The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP) attended the United Nations TT Health and Wellness Staff Expo where we conducted a lightening workshop on "Managing Anxiety" and hosted an information booth to promote mental health and wellness, as well as share our services to the UN staff.

Pictured are:
1. President of TTAP - Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh
2. ⁠Administrative Assistant - Izaiah Lutchman
3. ⁠Student Members - Faatimah Mallum and Amelia John

28/10/2025

🧠📱 Human Impact goes deep into matters of the mind!

Today at 11:15AM on Freedom 106.5fm, host Tusca Martinez and guest TTAP Member and MSc. in Couples and Family Therapy Dennise Demming explore “Mind Matters: Love and Respect”.

📻 Don’t miss this insightful conversation that just might change the way you look at your screen.

🧠📱 Human Impact goes deep into matters of the mind!

Today at 11:15AM on Freedom 106.5fm, host Tusca Martinez and guest Dennise Demming explore “Mind Matters: Love and Respect”.

📻 Don’t miss this insightful conversation that just might change the way you look at your screen.

20/10/2025

TTAP in the Media - October 2025

TTAP member Clinical and Counseling Psychologist Dr. Crystyn Scott will be sharing insights on “Let’s Talk Therapy: from CBT to Psilocybin” on tomorrow’s radio segment Freedom 106.5fm

20/10/2025

18/10/2025

Post-Conference lecture by Dr Maysa Akbar, American Psychological Association. We thank the APA for their continued support and contribution to TTAP’s mission and vision.

18/10/2025

Album #4: Awards and Honours

18/10/2025

Album #3: TTMHC, 2025

18/10/2025

Album 2: panels and presentations

PANELS
1. Crime, Aggression, Culture & Caribbean Youth
2. Crossroads of Culture & Wellbeing
3. Building Trust in Mental Healthcare
4. Unseen Connections: The Hidden Impact of Work-Related Stress on Your Body, Performance, & Relationships
5. Mental Health and the Caribbean Man
6. Caribbean Family Dynamics and Their Impact on Intergenerational Mental Health: Essential Tools for Building Healthy Relationships

PANELISTS
Alina Williams
Bertrand Moses
Charles JP Collier
Christine Descartes
Corey Dillon (filled in for Idi Stuart)
Dr. Dianne Douglas
D**e Rostant
Professor Gerard Hutchinson
Dr. Hazel Othello
Dr. Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool
Dr. Ian Hypolite
Idrees Hosein
Mrs. Cavelle Joseph-St. Omer
J'elle Valdez
Dr. Katija Khan
Kelly Mc Farlane
Dr. Maysa Akbar
Michael Annisette
Dr. Navi Muradali
Dr. Janelle Mayers
Rhondall Feeles
Dr. Samuel Shafe
Samantha Griffith
Sharline Cordner
Shontelle Brewster
Dr. Shelene Gomes
Dr. Talia Esnard
Victoria Siewnarine-Geelalsingh
Wendell Wanwarren

16/10/2025

Album 1: Opening Ceremony of the Trinidad and Tobago Mental Heath Conference and Award Ceremony, 2025

Call to order - D**e Rostant (MC)

Safety briefing - Radisson Hotel

National Anthem - Solaris choir

Welcome remarks - Kelly Mc Farlane, President TTAP

Greetings from the American Psychological Association - Dr Maysa Akbar, Chief Diversity Officer

Greetings from the International Union of Psychological Science - Dr. Ava Thompson, Secretary General

Greetings from the Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations, Dr. Katija Khan

Greetings from the TT Association of Social Workers, Samantha Griffith, President

Greetings from TT Association of Psychiatrists - Past President and Independent Senator, Dr. Varma Deyalsingh

Remarks by The Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health

The opening ceremony was streamed live and can be found on TTAP's page

Please share your photos and videos with us via ttmhc@psychologytt.org and admin@psychologytt.org 😌

15/10/2025

We are filled with pride and eager to share yet another milestone! TTAP has officially presented its first independent research study!

Topic:
Resilience in Retirement: Exploring the Factors Influencing Resilience In Older Adults.

Our Research and Publications Committee proudly presented at UWI’s DBS post-graduate research conference on October 9th. Committee Chair, Dr. Felicia Frederick-Davis, along with committee members Stephanie Sam, Shivana Hosein, and Izaiah Lutchman, introduced TTAP’s work thus far.

Our team delved into the potential unique factors that help older adults in our region build resilience and navigate this important life chapter and this currently ongoing research. We are grateful for the opportunity to advance conversations that matter for our community. Kudos to our research committee!

15/10/2025

Thank you all!

Special thanks to the Honorable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health for delivering remarks during the opening ceremony. He affirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting efforts to improve mental healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago.

We are also so grateful for our gold, silver, and award sponsors
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- The Matroo Foundation
And for all of the sponsors who believed in and were eager to support what has now been accomplished. Your commitment and dedication to supporting the advancement of mental health awarenes and care in T&T will not go unnoticed.

Also, to our sister associations we say thank you for being open to sharing this day and this stage with us. We look forward to many more collaborations in the future.
- The Association of Psychiatrists of Trinidad & Tobago
- Trinidad & Tobago Social Workers Association
- Trinidad & Tobago National Nursing Association

And to our international allies from
- The International Union of Psychological Science
- The American Psychological Association
- The Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations
We thank you for your support and presence at this monumental occasion.

Finally, this couldn’t have been done without the hard work and dedication of the TTMHC Planning Committee
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- Idrees Hosein
- Izaiah Lutchman
- Shivana Hosein
- .s_psych
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- Vishal Boodram
- Shani Friday

12/10/2025

As mental health continues to be a growing concern across Trinidad and Tobago, Minister of Health Dr. Lackram Bodoe assures that the government is ramping up efforts to address the issue.