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Mental Healthcare Crucial In Peace Building – United States Institute

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), on Tuesday in Abuja emphasised the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering resilient and peaceful societies. Dr Chris Kwaja, USIP’s Country Director, made this assertion at the National Dialogue on Integrating Mental Health and Psycho-social Support into Peace building, organised by the African Centre of USIP in…

Kenya Launches Clinical Guidelines On Management Of Mental Disorders

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

Kenya on Tuesday published the first clinical guidelines for managing mental disorders that have spiked in the country. Patrick Amoth, director general of health in the Ministry of Health, said the guidelines aim to improve the identification and treatment of mental disorders within primary healthcare settings. “These guidelines have been designed for use by various…