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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 - 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 awareness and spur …

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 …

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) WebResearch has shown a high incidence of mental disorders and mental health symptoms among adolescents in 16 sub-Saharan African countries, with a greater burden …

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

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Accessing Mental Health Services in Africa: Current state, …

(3 days ago) WebWhile most countries have policies targeted at mental health problems, these policies are often weak and outdated to combat the present challenges. Africa has 1.4 mental …

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

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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 during the COVID-19 Crisis in Africa: A …

(3 days ago) WebWe aim to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence rates of mental health symptoms among major African populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8536091/

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UNICEF & WHO call for end to historic underfunding of …

(1 days ago) Web“Far too many people who need help for mental health conditions do not receive it, yet mental health is integral to wholesome health and well-being,” said Dr Matshidiso …

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

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Reimagining global mental health in Africa BMJ Global …

(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 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. …

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

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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-Saharan …

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

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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 prevalence …

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

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THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN 2021 ON MY MIND

(4 days ago) Webfor children’s mental health. 1 THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN 2021 A TIME FOR LEADERSHIP ON MENTAL HEALTH Fear. Estimated prevalence and number …

https://www.unicef.org/media/109886/file/SOWC%202021%20Africa%20regional%20brief.pdf

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

(8 days ago) WebMental health has historically been neglected on Africa’s health and development policy agenda. Faced with many challenges, including intractable poverty, infectious diseases, …

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

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The prevalence of mental health problems in sub-Saharan - PLOS

(3 days ago) WebThe most recent systematic review focusing solely on the prevalence of child mental health problems in sub-Saharan Africa reported that one in seven children and adolescents …

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

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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 incorporates six …

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

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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, A Universal Human Right for Africans – Africa CDC

(3 days ago) WebIn Africa, many mental health conditions have received too little attention and concern by the general public, the general healthcare system, and elected and appointed public …

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

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

(1 days ago) WebMental health has been in the news in South Africa recently, with reports on bed shortages in psychiatric hospitals, signs of depression, and dealing with pandemic-induced stress.. …

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

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Uganda: Championing Access to Mental Health Care Is Crucial

(7 days ago) WebMental health problems do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. They can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time. AllAfrica is a voice of, by and …

https://allafrica.com/stories/202405140483.html

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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 and prognosis of …

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

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The prevalence of mental health problems in sub-Saharan …

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. Worldwide, mental disorders have a high prevalence, chronicity and morbidity [].Adolescent populations are especially vulnerable to developing mental disorders [] and …

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

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Africa triples health workforce in 10 years, but unemployment is a …

(1 days ago) WebAfrican countries increased their health workforce from 1.6 million in 2013 to 5.1 million in 2022, alongside improvements in training and data use, a review by the World Health …

https://www.bmj.com/content/385/bmj.q1092

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Accessing Mental Health Services in Africa: Current state, efforts

(7 days ago) WebIn essence, issues related to mental health continue to be neglected across Africa. For instance, a poll on mental health conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API) and …

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

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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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Black youth face barriers in mental health care access: experts

(2 days ago) WebFante-Coleman, who is speaking at the Saturday conference, said a Canadian study from 2015 showed Black-Caribbean children and youth waited an average of 16 months for …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/black-youth-canada-mental-health-care-access-barriers-1.7194322

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International Nurses Day 2024 report ICN - International Council …

(Just Now) WebPublication description. The theme for International Nurses Day 2024 is: “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care”. This theme and our IND report present an in-depth …

https://www.icn.ch/resources/publications-and-reports/international-nurses-day-2024-report

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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 life. In …

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 2003 Halloween storms caused blackouts in Sweden and damaged power infrastructure in South Africa. leading to engineering problems. NT Health executives put on …

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

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Kompany lauds ‘mature’ Foster for facing mental health issues

(7 days ago) WebBurnley head coach Vincent Kompany has backed Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster for having the courage to speak about his mental health issues. Foster was included this …

https://headtopics.com/za/kompany-lauds-mature-foster-for-facing-mental-health-52667927

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