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Mental health includes our overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health is important at every stage of a human life. Mental health affects how we think, act, and feel. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health has historically been neglected, stigmatized, and hidden as a health need in most African countries. In this discussion we explore some mental health misconceptions among Africans and how these misconceptions have affected mental health awareness and education.
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Mental health includes our overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health is important at every stage of a human life. Mental health affects how we think, act, and feel. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health has historically been neglected, stigmatized, and hidden as a health need in most African countries. In this discussion we explore some mental health misconceptions among Africans and how these misconceptions have affected mental health awareness and education.