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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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The prevalence of mental health problems in sub …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground and purpose Most research regarding child and adolescent mental health prevention and promotion in low-and middle …

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0251689

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Scaling up public mental health care in Sub-Saharan Africa: …

(3 days ago) WEBHIV and mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa: shared goals, divergent paths In 2015, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) set 2020 …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8607303/

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MENTAL HEALTH IN AFRICA - Royal African Society

(7 days ago) WEBDALYs) and 19% of all disability (YLDs) in Africa, yet the mental health workforce in Africa is lower than in any other WHO region, at a median rate of 0.9 per 100,000 …

https://royalafricansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RAS_Mental-Health-in-Africa-Report.pdf

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Reimagining global mental health in Africa BMJ Global Health

(8 days ago) WEBThe state of mental health care in Africa. MH continues to be a neglected public health issue in Africa.10 According to the World Mental Health Atlas, some countries in Africa …

https://gh.bmj.com/content/8/9/e013232

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Mental Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and …

(Just Now) WEBDepression is the leading cause of disability throughout the world and is especially prevalent among low-income African countries, where 75 percent (PDF) of …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2015/03/mental-healthcare-in-sub-saharan-africa-challenges.html

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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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The epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in Africa: a scoping review

(3 days ago) WEBAbstract. This scoping review of population-based epidemiological studies was done to provide background information on the prevalences and distribution of psychiatric …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9113063/

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Mental Health WHO Regional Office for Africa

(2 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better …

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

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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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Addressing mental illness in Africa: Global health - ResearchGate

(5 days ago) WEBIn this conceptual paper, I discuss the multiple. individual and community level challenges that contribute to mental health care. disparities in Africa. These challenges …

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283091942_Addressing_mental_illness_in_Africa_Global_health_challenges_and_local_opportunities

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Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa - WHO

(5 days ago) WEBBrazzaville – World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a campaign to raise awareness and spur action for suicide prevention in the African region, which …

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

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4 facts you didn't know about mental health in Africa

(8 days ago) WEBListen to the article. • Demand for mental health services is increasing in Africa, particularly among vulnerable populations like women. • Most African …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/08/4-facts-mental-health-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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Stigmatization of Mental Illness in Africa Psychology Today

(Just Now) WEBThe very process of stigmatisation can lead to mental health consequences. Noting that there are currently nearly 14 million orphans as a result of AIDS living in Sub …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/global-events/201910/stigmatization-mental-illness-in-africa

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Accessing Mental Health Services in Africa: Current state, efforts

(7 days ago) WEBThe current look of Africa's mental health is gloomy, and despite tries, the situation has not changed. 17.9 million years were lost to disability in 2015 [8]. Over …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2049080122011815

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A research agenda for mental health in sub-Saharan Africa

(Just Now) WEBA research agenda for mental health in sub-Saharan Africa. Nature Medicine 30 , 616–617 ( 2024) Cite this article. As with other parts of the world, African …

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

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

(Just Now) WEBOnly 49% of Member States in the African region have any mental health legislation, and the average government budget allocation to mental health in Africa …

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

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Reimagining global mental health in Africa - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBAbstract. In 2001, the WHO launched The World Health Report most specifically addressing low-income and middle-income countries (LAMICs). It highlighted the …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37666576/

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Exploring Solutions To Mental Health Challenges in Africa Through

(5 days ago) WEBPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 116 million people in Africa were living with a mental health condition. The widespread occurrence of mental health issues is …

https://aphrc.org/blogarticle/exploring-solutions-to-mental-health-challenges-in-africa-through-research-by-michelle-mbuthia/

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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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Climate change is affecting mental health literally everywhere

(6 days ago) WEBFor all these people and more, climate change is taking a clear toll on mental health — in every part of the world. Mercy Njeru, a member of Connecting Climate …

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/05/climate-change-is-affecting-mental-health-literally-everywhere/

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Nigeria Project Hope

(Just Now) WEBMental Health and Resiliency . Project HOPE, through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and in cooperation with the Africa CDC, has implemented a mental health and …

https://www.projecthope.org/region/africa/nigeria/

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Mental health interventions for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: …

(3 days ago) WEBThe most recent systematic review of studies from Sub-Saharan African countries encompassing a total population of 97 616 adolescents found the following …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9429610/

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Celebrate, remember and reframe: the therapy sessions healing …

(7 days ago) WEBWith fewer than one psychologist for every 100,000 people, mental health support at state clinics focuses on the most acute conditions. “If we talk about day-to …

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/may/14/south-africa-women-mental-health-phola-trauma-therapy-healing-counselling?ref=upstract.com

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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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A Hidden Struggle People Living With Bipolar Disorder Face

(6 days ago) WEBKey points. A common difficulty for people with bipolar disorder is trusting one's happiness. The euphoria of mania can sometimes be mistaken for joy and vice versa.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/beyond-mental-health/202405/a-hidden-struggle-people-living-with-bipolar-disorder-face

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Black Men and Mental Health Symposium Boston.gov

(5 days ago) WEBMay 14, 2024—Cambridge, Mass.— The Office of Black Male Advancement in partnership with Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American …

https://www.boston.gov/news/black-men-and-mental-health-symposium

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Ask the expert: How are mental health and wellness connected in …

(8 days ago) WEBFor Black women and girls, trained therapists are critical, but there are other mental health practitioners in their communities. It could be faith-based leaders or cross …

https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/ask-the-expert-how-are-mental-health-and-wellness-connected-in-the-black-community-and-beyond

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Suicide Data and Statistics Suicide Prevention CDC

(3 days ago) WEBAn overview of suicide trends and data. Data for race and Hispanic or Latino (Hispanic) origin should be interpreted with caution; studies comparing race and Hispanic origin on …

https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html

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The 114th Annie Malone Day Parade ksdk.com

(3 days ago) WEB114th Annie Malone Day Parade highlights mental, physical health For nearly 4 hours, bands and organizations rolled down Market Street for the second …

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/114th-annie-malone-day-parade-highlights-mental-physical-health/63-648c6355-5ec8-4dc4-b29e-c53f6fd54534

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