Addressing the complex hurdles to optimal mental health in Africa’s workplaces [WHO]
Brazzaville – Access to mental health services in the African region is still inadequate despite recent progress. While countries have made advancements including increasing the number of mental health specialists, investment and policy development, challenges ranging from poor awareness to stigma and insufficient services continue to undermine effective mental health care. Dr Naeem Dalal, a mental health emergency response consultant for WHO in the African Region, discusses some of the common barriers to this critical care.
