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Umar Musami, Psychiatrist, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital looking at medication for mental disorders in Bakass Camp in early March 2018

Healing the mental scars of violence in northeastern Nigeria

It began as a hot autumn day like any other for Aisha (pseudonym).…
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Procession in the principal streets of Takoradi

Ghana celebrates World Mental Health Day

The government of Ghana joined the rest of the world in commemorating…
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Over 300 textile workers listening to presentations during the World Mental Health Day commemoration at the factory.

Mental health in the workplace: Commemoration of the World Mental Health Day in Swaziland

09 November, Mbabane: More than 300 textile workers in Siteki in the…
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Closing ceremony by Minister of Public Services and Labour, Hon. Rwanyindo Kayirangwa Fanfan(middle)

Rwanda celebrated the World Mental Health Day 2017

On 10th October, Rwanda joined other countries all over the World to…
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Mr Momodou Gassama (WHO) presenting on stress management in workplaces for officials of Standard Chartered Bank Gambia Ltd.

Gambia observes World Mental Health day: WHO and partners engage stakeholders to create healthy work places

The Gambia observed World Mental Health Day 2017 through a series of…
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Volunteer burial teams have played a vital role in the disaster response

Supporting the mental health needs of frontline responders

FREETOWN, October 18 2017 --- When the biggest natural disaster…
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Mr Amakali shares his journey of living with a mental illness at the World Mental Health Day public lecture

Mental Health in the Workplace

‘I was slow and sleepy most of the time and this affected my…
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Mental Health Nurses engaging a community member affected by the mudslides disaster

Mental health is a critical component in disaster response and recovery

FREETOWN, September 13th 2017 - Sia Twiyor* survived the 14 August…
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Sexual and intimate partner violence affects millions in Africa

Brazzaville, 5 January 2015 – In the African Region, one in five…
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