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

(8 days ago) WEBHealthcare Delivery. • Demand for mental health services is increasing in Africa, particularly among vulnerable populations like women. • Most African governments devote less than 1% of their budgets to …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/08/4-facts-mental-health-africa/

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MENTAL HEALTH IN AFRICA - Royal African Society

(7 days ago) WEBMental conditions account for 5% of the total burden of disease (Disability Adjusted Life Years, DALYs) and 19% of all disability (YLDs) in Africa, yet the mental health …

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

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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 …

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

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

(3 days ago) WEBMental health in Africa. Across the African Region, more than 116 million people were already estimated to be living with mental health conditions pre-pandemic, …

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

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Stigmatization of Mental Illness in Africa Psychology …

(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-Saharan Africa, Cluver and

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

(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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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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Mental health fact sheet Africa Health Organisation

(3 days ago) WEBKey facts. Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders. Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health is determined by a range of …

https://aho.org/fact-sheets/mental-health-fact-sheet/

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High mental health burden for Africa’s youth - Nature

(Just Now) WEBResearch has shown a high incidence of mental disorders and mental health symptoms among adolescents in 16 sub-Saharan African countries, with a …

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) WEBThis scoping review of population-based epidemiological studies was done to provide background information on the prevalences and distribution of psychiatric …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00009-2/fulltext

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Mental health in Africa: The need for a new approach

(9 days ago) WEBInnovations, many pioneered in Africa, are making mental health treatment more possible and affordable, but more needs to be done. Joshua lives in Sierra Leone. …

https://africanarguments.org/2019/12/mental-health-in-africa-the-need-for-a-new-approach/

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Atlas of African Health Statistics 2022: Health situation - WHO

(1 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, …

https://www.afro.who.int/publications/atlas-african-health-statistics-2022-health-situation-analysis-who-african-region-0

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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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All about mental health issues in Africa; how to recognize and …

(3 days ago) WEBMental Care Tips. Mental health disorders affect many Africans including adults and children each year. Here you'll find in-depth mental health information …

https://www.datelinehealthafrica.org/featured-health-topics/mental-health

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The social and cultural aspects of mental health in African …

(1 days ago) WEBgovernment health budgets to mental health care. 12 According t o a study by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health Initiative, 13 the biggest barrier to global men tal …

https://www.commonwealthhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The-social-and-cultural-aspects-of-mental-health-in-African-societies_CHP13.pdf

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FACTS: Mental Health Issues In Africa – My Afrika Magazine

(1 days ago) WEBHere are 4 facts put together by World Economic Forum in 2021. The article done by Sean Mayberry (CEO, StrongMinds) had the following; • Demand for mental …

https://myafrikamag.com/facts-mental-health-issues-in-africa/

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Mental health of adolescents - World Health Organization (WHO)

(3 days ago) WEBIt is estimated that 3.6% of 10–14-year-olds and 4.6% of 15–19-year-olds experience an anxiety disorder. Depression is estimated to occur among 1.1% of …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health

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4 Practices to Strengthen Your Mental Health - Psychology Today

(4 days ago) WEBKey points. Regular exercise rewires your brain to combat stress and enhance memory, emotional regulation, and focus. Enhance emotional intelligence by …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/psychlopedia/201803/4-practices-to-strengthen-your-mental-health

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Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem' – DW – 04/30/2024

(7 days ago) WEB04/30/2024 April 30, 2024. We know people get lonely — COVID lit a loneliness epidemic. But we don't know enough to help everyone in poorer regions, like …

https://www.dw.com/en/loneliness-is-not-just-a-first-world-problem/a-68931169

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Mental Health Fact Sheet 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, …

https://www.afro.who.int/publications/mental-health-fact-sheet

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2024: Olivia Munyambu '24: Researching the mental health of …

(4 days ago) WEBFor her Honors College APEX Project, "Addressing Mental Health Amongst Undergraduate Students of the African Diaspora on the University of Massachusetts …

https://www.umassd.edu/feature-stories/2024/olivia-munyambu.html

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Harsh weather, economic distress worsening mental health

(8 days ago) WEBLoss and displacement as a result of worsening economic conditions and extreme weather events such as floods are increasing mental health problems in …

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/harsh-weather-economic-distress-worsening-mental-health-experts-4607876

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Mental Health Disparities: African Americans - Psychiatry.org

(7 days ago) WEBApproximately 11% of African Americans are not covered by health insurance, compared with about 7% for non-Hispanic whites.4. Death rate for African Americans is higher …

https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-African-Americans.pdf

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The Evolution of Mental Health in the Black Community

(4 days ago) WEBData from the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2021 showed that only 5.08% of the psychology workforce was Black — as opposed to 80.85% being …

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mental-health-in-the-black-community

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Mental and Behavioral Health - African Americans

(7 days ago) WEBThe overall suicide rate for black or African Americans was 60 percent lower than that of the non-Hispanic white population, in 2018. Black females, grades 9-12, were 60 …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-african-americans

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HHS releases national suicide prevention strategy, plan

(9 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a public-private partnership whose members include the AHA, …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-04-24-hhs-releases-national-suicide-prevention-strategy-plan

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Strengthening mental health services in Borno, Adamawa and …

(2 days ago) WEBBorno, 19 April 2024 - In the midst of humanitarian crises, the mental health needs of displaced and underserved populations often go overlooked.. Recognizing this …

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/strengthening-mental-health-services-borno-adamawa-and-yobe-states-through-primary-health-care

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Conservative justices press whether mental health issues can lead …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments in another major abortion access case as it grapples with the aftermath of reversing Roe v. Wade. Follow here for live …

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/abortion-supreme-court-idaho-04-24-24/h_e3b01b341608280e5b4fc4d286517d77

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Ryan Garcia: Boxer was three pounds overweight for major fight

(7 days ago) WEBMany speculated that Ryan was going through a mental health crisis, including boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. “It’s like the Truman Show, watching Ryan …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/sport/ryan-garcia-devin-haney-boxing-spt-intl/index.html

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Adderall Abuse Risks Becoming Another Opioid Crisis, DEA Says

(1 days ago) WEBThe fast rise of prescriptions for Adderall and other stimulants, along with rampant online treatment and advertising, suggest the start of another drug crisis like the …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/adderall-abuse-risks-becoming-another-opioid-crisis-dea-says

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