AFRICA
& MENTAL HEALTH
WHO estimates that 85% of people in Africa with depression have no access to effective treatment.
MENTAL HEALTH FACTS.
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The World Health Organisation estimates that 85% of people with depression have no access to effective treatment yet it is a silent epidemic in Africa, especially for women, who are affected at twice the rate of men. Sadly, most African governments spend less than 1% of their allocated health budget on mental health.
The most recent systematic review focusing on sub-Saharan Africa reported that one in seven children and adolescents experiences significant psychological challenges, and almost 10% qualify for a psychiatric diagnosis. Besides the mental disorders common in high-income countries, impoverished living conditions and the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS were extra risk factors for mental health morbidity in Africa.
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