About

Advancing mental health awareness in my community and making a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues is my passion. I am proficient in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, formulating individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing with substantial practical experience at Butabika Hospital, Uganda's national referral psychiatric facility.

Skills

  • Research skills
    9
  • Microsoft Office skills
    9
  • communication skills
    9
  • Customer service oriented
    9
  • Cultural Competence
    6
  • Therapeutic Interventions
    6
  • English
    9
  • Ateso
    10
  • Luganda
    10

Experience

Irene Fortunate

Work experience
  • Diagnosing mental health conditions based on DSM-5 criteria.
  • Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments.
  • Developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
  • Delivering individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Irene Fortunate

Education
  • Involved in research, and Data Analysis. Positive psychology advocate. Understanding cross cultural perspectives on Happiness & subjective wellbeing.

Irene Fortunate

Education

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