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Mental health conditions have become very common everywhere in the world. However some societies especially in the African continent, most health and social systems neglect mental health and do not provide the care and support people need and deserve.
The lack of mental health services has resulted into millions of people around the world to suffer in silence, experience human rights violations or are negatively affected in their daily lives but this has to change. Research has shown us that transformation inmental health is possible. Using findings from research and practice, we can explore diverse options to deepen the value andcommitment we give to mental health, to reshape environments that influence mental health, and to develop and strengthen community-based mental health services.
Mental health is an important part of our general health and well-being and a basic human right. Having good mental health means we are better able to connect,…