Dr. Judith Leiba, MD
March 19, 2025
JOB TITLE/POSITION: Director, Child & Adolescent Mental Health.
BRANCH/DIVION/CEPARTMENT/UNIT: Health Services Planning & Integration.
CORE FUNCTION: Promotion of optimal development and good mental health in all children.
Development of services through the formulation and implementation of plans, policies, programmes and projects.
VISION FOR THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS: My vision for the Ministry of Health and Wellness is for us to continue to push proper mental health practices amongst Jamaicans, especially our youth. I believe good health starts with proper mental health.
FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE JOB: Giving a voice to young persons who may otherwise have been “silent and invisible”.
HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED: Immaculate Conception High School and
Campion College.
FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Going to Hellshire Beach with my family on holidays.
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Burgundy.
DREAM VACATION: My dream vacation would be a beach trip to Italy.