Black History Month Special: Dr. Naa Adoley Addo's Psychiatric Journey from Ghana to the NHS
The Royal College of Psychiatrists PodcastShow Notes
In this conversation, Naa Adoley Addo shares her journey from psychiatric training in Ghana to her practice in the NHS. She discusses the rigorous training she underwent, the challenges and rewards of working in the UK, and the cultural differences she encounters in mental health care. Naa also reflects on her achievements as a psychiatrist, the balance between her career and motherhood, and the importance of cultural diversity in the psychiatric field.
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