Mental health challenges are a severe issue that could lead to suicide if not properly addressed.South Africa has a significant burden of mental health issues,which contributes to the soaring rate of suicide.Adequate mental health-care provision could reduce the high suicide rate in South Africa....
This overview is part of a series of research and publications aimed at synthesizing available literature on population health issues in the MENA region, assessing them for their quality with an aim of contributing to improving the quality of evidence generated in the region [14,15]. The ...
aspects of mental health issues. Our findings highlight the disparities between countries in terms of the poverty impacts of COVID-19, preparedness of countries to respond, and economic vulnerabilities that impact the prevalence of mental health problems. Research on the social and economic burden is...
A mental health program is a national plan of action that outlines the strategies and resources needed to address mental health issues in a country. It prioritizes community-based care, deinstitutionalization, and collaboration across different sectors. These programs may also focus on specific populat...
Thus, attitudes about mental health disorders among African Americans may reduce utilization of existing services. With respect to Hispanics, most studies support the lack of difference in rates of mental illness as compared to Whites; however, sample size issues have restricted the generalizability of...
Furthermore, having pre-existing mental health issues increased the risk of exacerbation and developing mental health problems, due to COVID-19. In particular, while the well-being of many caregivers has been affected by the pandemic stress, this effect was greater among parents, and particularly...
In Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), approximately 9 million students are enrolled in tertiary education (TE), which is 4% of the total TE enrolment globa
Middle East and Africa By Platform Insights The iOS segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The market has witnessed significant growth, with a focus on addressing issues such as loneliness and burnout. iOS mental health apps, designed for mobile devices and...
intellectual, or cognitive disabilities’ rights are known to be frequently violated in mental healthcare worldwide, with common use of coercive practices and limited recognition of people’s right to exercise their legal capacity and make decisions for themselves on treatment and other issues affecting...
Mental health-related stigma is a global public health concern and a major barrier to seeking care. In this study, we explored the role of stigma as a barr