Media Coverage
*Media coverage sourced from Cayman Compass and other outlets. All articles link to the original publication.
Mental health chief backs calls for cannabis referendum
Lockhart supporting campaign for decriminalisation. Cayman’s most prominent mental health expert has added his voice – and his signature – to a campaign to decriminalise cannabis.
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Support for yes vote on cannabis, but some urge caution
Lockhart is an advocate that cannabis should be decriminalised, but, formally putting in guard rails and methods for monitoring the use and the availability of cannabis would be more protective for our environment and young people.
Cayman confronts rising strain on mental health system
Dr. Marc Lockhart, clinical director of the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, said Cayman’s limited inpatient capacity is one of the most pressing issues faced by the local mental health system.
Psychiatrist backs claims of mental health ‘crisis’ at Northward prison
Dr. Marc Lockhart, a senior consultant psychiatrist, said he backed the Human Rights Commission (HRC) view that there was a crisis at Northward, the adult male prison, where 30% of inmates are under treatment for mental health problems and on prescription drugs.
Public to get first look at Poinciana mental health facility
“This is the first time in the history of our islands that we’re able to provide tertiary or longer-term care for those with serious and persistent mental illness here in the Cayman Islands,” said Dr. Marc Lockhart, Poinciana’s consultant psychiatrist and programme manager.
