Introduction In the northeastern part of Myanmar, a place where the ongoing violence and conflict are still present, an extraordinary group of volunteers emerged as a beacon of hope. Despite the communication, transportation and challenges such as own trauma, these volunteer leaders have taken the role of providing the Mental Health Psychosocial Support […]
Category: mental health
Ten Low-Cost Interventions to Provide Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Mental health challenges are a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 75% of those needing mental health treatment receiving no treatment at all. Limited resources, stigma, and a lack of trained professionals make addressing these issues difficult. Many LMICs face multiple, overlapping crises, such as war, economic decline, and pandemics […]
Mind the widening gap: A trauma-driven mental health crisis in Nigeria
Background Nigeria is currently facing its worst economic crisis in about 30 years. The headline inflation rate, largely driven by food inflation, rose to 33.3% in March of this year. Similarly, the Nigerian naira had weakened to an all-time low in February of this year before appreciating in the succeeding months. The persistent economic […]
Exploring art therapy as a means of stress reduction in Myanmar’s turbulent environment
Introduction In the midst of tough times in Myanmar, especially since the military took over in February 2021, stress has been on the rise. Life has become harder for many people. But there is something surprising and powerful comes in—art. Yes, drawing, painting, and being creative have become like a helping hand, a way […]
The silent mental health crisis among men in Uganda
As we did our summer field work in a mental health clinic in Kabale, Uganda, both of us— medical doctors and public health researchers—couldn’t help but notice a striking discrepancy: the absence of men at the mental health clinic contrasted with a significant number of male adults battling mental health disorders and alcoholism in […]
The good, bad and ugly of gaming landscape in Pakistan: Gamers’ mental health
In 2023, 87.35 million people in Pakistan were Internet users, with an Internet Penetration Rate of 36.7%. This rapid rise in digital life integration has created a gap in understanding digital media use and its influence on youth. This could lead to clashes between indigenous culture and what digital media promotes, such as individualism, […]
Mental health crisis in war-torn country – Ethiopia
The 2019 novel coronavirus shocked the world beyond our wildest imagination. The severe impact of this pandemic hinted at the fragility of our public health policy, disaster preparedness, and global collaboration. This global crisis is not entirely unprecedented; different scientific community members have predicted this and warned us, with a minor or insignificant response. […]