Mental Health in West Africa: Overcoming Stigma and Enhancing Care

NAIROBI, Jul 24 (IPS) – Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 116 million people in the African region were living with mental health conditions. A large proportion of mental disorders is caused by depression and anxiety, and these conditions take a significant toll on health and wellbeing of people aged 15 to 59 years who are most affected.

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