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When Words Heal: The Impact of a Listening Space in Timbedra

When words heal: The impact of a listening space in Timbedra, Mauritania

Nouakchott—In the Hodh El Chargui region in eastern Mauritania, where…
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WHO strengthens responsible suicide reporting to advance Ghana’s mental health agenda

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Association…
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Changing the narrative on suicide: an engagement with the media

Windhoek—During an engagement with media houses on responsible…
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Changing the Narrative: Namibia Prioritizes Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Ministry of Health and…
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Breaking the Silence: WHO Uganda’s “Men Talk” series sparks honest conversations on men’s mental health

Breaking the Silence: WHO Uganda’s “Men Talk” series spark honest conversations on men’s mental health

In a society where emotional vulnerability among men is often masked…
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Providing mental health and psychosocial support to Uganda’s Ebola survivors

Providing mental health and psychosocial support to Uganda’s Ebola survivors

Kampala – Twenty-nine-year-old Aisha Nangobi is a midwife, a mother…
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Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Brazzaville – In response to the growing mental health needs…
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World Mental Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health in Emergencies

This blog is written by Dr Leveana Gyimah, WHO Ghana Mental Health…
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Santé mentale en situation d’urgence : entre douleur, résilience et espoir

Mental health in emergencies: Between pain, resilience, and hope

Goma – Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us…
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Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Abuja ‒ Nigeria has revitalized mental health policy and programmes…
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