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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 disability as a result of mental and substance use disorders increased by 52%. In 2015, 17·9 …

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

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Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa Africa …

(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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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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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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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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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 prevalence of mental health problems in sub-Saharan …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground and purpose Most research regarding child and adolescent mental health prevention and promotion in low-and middle-income countries is undertaken in high-income countries. This …

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

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UNICEF & WHO call for end to historic underfunding of …

(1 days ago) WEBUNICEF & WHO call for end to historic underfunding of mental health services in Africa On World Mental Health Day partners confirm commitment to joint …

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

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Mental health in Africa - The Lancet

(5 days ago) WEBWhile the global annual rate of visits to mental health outpatient facilities is 1051 per 100 000 population, in Africa the rate is 14 per 100 000.2 In Sierra Leone, for example, the …

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

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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 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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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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The prevalence of mental health problems in sub-Saharan …

(3 days ago) WEBThe highest prevalence for depressive symptoms was reported for a subsample of 496 adolescents (aged 15–19) from Johannesburg, South Africa, with …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8121357/

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Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of …

(8 days ago) WEBThe “treatment gap” – the proportion of people with mental illness who don’t get treatment – ranges from 75% in South Africa to more than 90% in Ethiopia and …

https://theconversation.com/why-africa-needs-to-start-focusing-on-the-neglected-issue-of-mental-health-91406

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Transforming Mental Health Care in Africa: Challenges, …

(7 days ago) WEBJuly 2023 Africa Health 19 Mental HealthFeature Introduction Mental health as defined by the World Health people annually27. In Zimbabwe, the Friendship Bench first-line …

https://africa-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AH-July-19.pdf

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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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Sociocultural contexts of mental illness experience among Africans

(3 days ago) WEBHence, the context of mental illness experience should be a key consideration in the provision of culturally appropriate interventions. Historically, scant …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13634615211029055

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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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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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65 per cent of young people with mental health related issues

(4 days ago) WEBPRETORIA, 5 October 2021 – Some 65 per cent of young people stated that they had some form of a mental health issue but did not seek help, according to findings from the latest …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/65-cent-young-people-mental-health-related-issues-did-not-seek-help-unicef

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5 Organizations Improving Mental Health in Africa

(Just Now) WEBStrongMinds: Concentrated in Uganda and Zambia, Strongminds provides mental health care to impoverished women living in Africa. It specifically helps treat …

https://borgenproject.org/improving-mental-health-in-africa/

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Adolescent mental health in South Africa: what do the numbers say?

(1 days ago) WEBAn article by South Africa’s Independent Online claims that one in five youth aged nine to 17 has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and only a third of those get …

https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/adolescent-mental-health-south-africa-what-do-numbers-say

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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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Afghan Women Struggle with Soaring Mental Health Issues

(Just Now) WEBMay 16 (IPS) - The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security …

https://www.globalissues.org/news/2024/05/16/36735

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FemTech McKinsey

(4 days ago) WEBA market of opportunity. Depending on scope, estimates for FemTech’s current market size range from $500 million to $1 billion. Forecasts suggest …

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/the-dawn-of-the-femtech-revolution

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Millaz Theatre Company explores timely mental health issues

(Just Now) WEBGrief is another mental health issue that requires much sensitivity, patience, and time in which to heal emotions that have been traumatised by the loss of Spongy’s …

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/lifestyle/art/millaz-theatre-company-explores-timely-mental-health-issues-4625406

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What are geomagnetic storms and why do they produce the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Earth has experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm of the past 20 years, resulting in stunning light displays across the globe. But what are geomagnetic …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/aurora-australis-borealis-geomagnetic-storms-explained/103834308

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