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By Catherine Kyobutungi and Ekin Bolukbasi – Catherine Kyobutungi is the Executive Director at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC); Ekin Bolukbasi is the Data Prize Manager at Wellcome. Like in many other parts of the world, there is growing concern over the deteriorating state of mental health in Africa. While this calls for […]
...In a groundbreaking development for holistic health in Ghana, Flower Talk is proud to announce the launch of its pioneering Flower Therapy Mental Wellness space in Accra. This innovative venture stands as Accra’s first alternative therapy space dedicated to enhancing mental health through natural remedies. The Flower Talk Wellness Space is more than just a […]
...Over a century ago, in 1910, British colonial authorities in Kenya redesigned a then-smallpox isolation center into what became the Nairobi Lunatic Asylum, a dire institution in which African patients–95 percent of the asylum’s population–were kept in the worst conditions and European patients in the best. Until independence in 1963, only Europeans worked there as […]
...By Francis Kokutse Poverty alleviation policies, especially cash transfers, will not only improve the poor condition of the beneficiaries but can also play a role in strengthening the psychological health of people as well as improve the mental health of those living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries (LMICS), including Africa, a new study has […]
...Mental health in the workplace is becoming a focus for progressive organisations that value their employees as people, not costs on a balance sheet. And smart leaders realise how physically and mentally healthy employees are good, not only for productivity but also for a positive culture. Despite the increased awareness, burnout is getting worse, as […]
...By Ifeanyi Nsofor Patients who visit public clinics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, are asked mental health questions to detect signs of stress and depression early. The process starts with a basic checklist, with patients referred to a nurse, doctor, or specialist. Asking these questions at primary care not only can identify issues early on, but it […]
...Employees today are accountable for making mental health in the workplace a business priority. This includes creating a stress-free work environment, as well as being empathic and responsive to the requirements of employees.Businesses that turn a blind eye to employee wellness may find that their unwillingness to provide help hurts their bottom line. In this […]
...By Mosh Matsena Parenting is a challenge. It can be quite daunting, even overwhelming at times. Both working and stay-at-home parents understand the demands of raising their children through different stages and difficult circumstances in life. The challenges, however, are exponentially elevated when it comes to working parents with children who have mental health issues. […]
...The right to health is a fundamental human right, also recognized by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which must be upheld. As health cannot exist without mental health, ignoring this component has tremendous consequences on individuals and the society. Mental wellbeing plays a key role in a child’s development and learning abilities. […]
...Mental health related challenges were exacerbated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which saw rates of depression, anxiety and suicide rise alarmingly. A study conducted by Wits School of Economics and Finance showed that the prevalence of depressive symptoms doubled between 2017 and 2020. Exercising its duty of care within its malls, with the objective of […]
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