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Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa - WHO

(5 days ago) WEBReversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa. 06 October 2022. Brazzaville – World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a campaign to raise …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/reversing-suicide-mental-health-crisis-africa

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UNICEF & WHO call for end to historic underfunding of mental …

(1 days ago) WEB“The greatest challenge to adequate mental health service provision in Africa is the chronically low investments by governments. It’s time for a radical change.” …

https://www.unicef.org/wca/press-releases/unicef-who%E2%80%AFcall-end-historic-underfunding-mental-health-services-africa

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Barriers to mental health care in Africa - WHO

(4 days ago) WEBKampala – Poor access to mental health care in many African countries due to low government investment is one of the major hurdles to prevention and care services. On average African …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/barriers-mental-health-care-africa

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Reversing Suicide, Mental Health Crisis in Africa - Africa Newsroom

(1 days ago) WEBBRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), October 6, 2022/APO Group/ --. World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a campaign to raise awareness and …

https://who-africa.africa-newsroom.com/press/reversing-suicide-mental-health-crisis-in-africa?lang=en

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Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa Africa Renewal

(Just Now) WEBOctober 2022. 6 October 2022. By: WHO. Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa. World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a campaign to raise awareness and …

https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/october-2022/reversing-suicide-mental-health-crisis-africa

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High mental health burden for Africa’s youth - Nature

(Just Now) WEBAcross 37 studies published between 2008 to 2020 and spanning 97,616 adolescents, the researchers found the following prevalence: depression (26.9%); …

https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-021-00097-y

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WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health and …

(7 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization today released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for …

https://www.who.int/news/item/17-06-2022-who-highlights-urgent-need-to-transform-mental-health-and-mental-health-care

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COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in …

(9 days ago) WEBWake-up call to all countries to step up mental health services and support. In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, …

https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide

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Nigeria’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care in Africa

(Just Now) WEBMetrics. Nigeria’s new mental health act establishes human rights protections for patients and promotes community-based care, offering a roadmap for …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02536-9

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A research agenda for mental health in sub-Saharan Africa

(Just Now) WEBIn April 2022, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched a new non-communicable disease and mental health strategy that …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02779-6

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Mental Health WHO Regional Office for Africa

(2 days ago) WEBA negative working environment, on the other hand, may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism and lost productivity. Message of the WHO …

https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/mental-health

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Why is there a mental health emergency in Africa? - Al Jazeera

(4 days ago) WEBOn Thursday, October 20 at 19:30 GMT:The World Health Organization has launched a campaignaimed at boosting suicide prevention across Africa, amid a continent-wide …

https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2022/10/20/why-is-there-a-mental-health-emergency-in-africa

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Mental health in Africa - The Lancet Global Health

(3 days ago) WEBMental health problems appear to be increasing in importance in Africa. Between 2000 and 2015 the continent's population grew by 49%, yet the number of years lost to …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(18)30303-6/fulltext

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Africa CDC Kick-off the Implementation of a Continental Mental …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Africa CDC launched a new Mental Health Leadership Programme (AMHLP) to address the African population’s mental health challenges. Funded by …

https://africacdc.org/news-item/africa-cdc-kick-off-the-implementation-of-a-continental-mental-health-leadership-workforce-programme/

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Why some Nigerian families lock up children and the mentally ill

(8 days ago) WEBA 2013 report by Nigeria's health ministry said at least 10% of the population had experienced common mental health disorders. Less than 10% of that number had …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53893271

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Mental Health, A Universal Human Right for Africans – Africa CDC

(3 days ago) WEBTherefore, this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day 2023 “ Mental health is a universal human right ”, is aligned with Africa CDC’s strategic priorities to …

https://africacdc.org/news-item/mental-health-a-universal-human-right-for-africans/

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Accessing Mental Health Services in Africa: Current state, efforts

(3 days ago) WEBThe Current Situation of Mental Health Services In Africa. The current look of Africa's mental health is gloomy, and despite tries, the situation has not changed. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9387063/

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Mental Health Data Prize Africa - APHRC

(6 days ago) WEBAPHRC in partnership with Wellcome has launched the Mental Health Data Prize Africa, a project that aims the development and implementation of innovative solutions for mental …

https://mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/

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Designing AI for mental health diagnosis: challenges from sub …

(Just Now) WEBRecently clinicians have become more reliant on technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for effective and accurate diagnosis …

https://jme.bmj.com/content/early/2024/02/19/jme-2023-109711

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'Life after cancer’: Nigerian survivors challenge taboos, push for

(1 days ago) WEBIn Nigeria, as in many parts of Africa, cancer is a taboo subject. Traditional beliefs can make it challenging to discuss. And the bad news was that it was an …

https://theworld.org/stories/2024/05/13/life-after-cancer-nigerian-survivors-challenge-taboos-push-for-better-health-care

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Inaugural Dementia Conference in Africa, Convened by

(2 days ago) WEBAfrica’s growing healthcare landscape, characterized by rapid growth, urbanization, and a vibrant youth population, presents a unique opportunity for …

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/16/2883446/0/en/Inaugural-Dementia-Conference-in-Africa-Convened-by-Nature-Davos-Alzheimer-s-Collaborative-and-Aga-Khan-University-to-Advance-Lifespan-Brain-Health-Innovations-Across-Diverse-Commu.html

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It's OK to have a bad day, Harry tells students - BBC

(6 days ago) WEBLightway Academy's School Director, Joyce Agbese, told the BBC mental health is a topic not often talked about in Nigeria. She praised Prince Harry's message …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4g9zzeql1o

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Prince Harry and Meghan, greeted with cheers, talk mental health …

(7 days ago) WEBKADUNA, Nigeria, May 10 (Reuters) - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were greeted with wild cheers, song and dance as they visited a school to talk about mental health in …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/prince-harry-meghan-talk-mental-health-first-nigeria-visit-2024-05-10/

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is

(6 days ago) WEBPresident Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEBRecent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Social Isolation and Loneliness: Understanding a Mental Health Crisis

(7 days ago) WEBExploring and developing a better understanding of the social determinants of health is becoming standard in medical education and training. Social isolation and …

https://www.aha.org/news/blog/2024-05-15-social-isolation-and-loneliness-understanding-mental-health-crisis

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Navigating the Mental Health Effects of Partisan News

(9 days ago) WEBKey points. Partisan news can have consequential effects on our mental health and relationships. There are intentional steps we can take to better manage …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/things-to-consider/202405/navigating-the-mental-health-effects-of-partisan-news

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBThe country’s jails and prisons have become its largest provider of inpatient mental health treatment, with 10 times as many seriously mentally ill people now held …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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A new model for public health in Africa can become a reality

(Just Now) WEBThe Africa CDC must coordinate the continental agenda on local manufacturing of these fundamental health-care tools, targeting outbreak-prone as well …

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02749-5

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Opinion Mental Health Awareness is Backfiring on Teens - The …

(1 days ago) WEBSoaring rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents.Medical groups declaring a “national emergency.” The surgeon general calling for an “all of society” …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/opinion/mental-health-awareness.html

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3 in 4 Americans feel that mental health takes a back seat - ABC …

(2 days ago) WEB3 in 4 Americans feel that mental health takes a back seat to physical health 60% of Americans give a poor or failing grade to how mental health is treated. By Dr. …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/3-4-americans-feel-mental-health-takes-back/story?id=109818495

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WEBThe MHBG supports public mental health systems in providing community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

(9 days ago) WEBNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/03/03/nj-covid-children-anxiety-depression-epidemic/6895463001/

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WEBMany new mothers in the U.S. don't get treatment for depression or opioid use because there's no widely deployed system for mental illness screening in the first year …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WEBOrganizations around New Jersey are lighting their buildings with a tint of green throughout the month to show solidarity for mental health awareness. The …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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Why gardening is good for our emotional health and our social …

(4 days ago) WEBQuitting can be a superpower that helps your mental health. News explained in charts, maps, photography and videos. In photos: The scene in Houston after severe …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/05/17/gardening-mental-health-benefits/

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Does Mindfulness Training Lead to Better Mental Health?

(3 days ago) WEBMindfulness training programs can help young people to get more in touch with potential mental health problems. The inclusion of well-trained counselors and …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/opinion/mindfulness-mental-health.html

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