Mental Health Awareness in Namibia

   American Behavioral  Clinics  There is no proven way of preventing  mental illness  only measures are taken but mental illness  can be cured. Measures in prevention  of mental illness includes  reducing practicing risk factors  that cause mental illness, this can be through reading novels and visiting a therapist  for guidance. Building resilience during hard  periods  while developing and promoting health  lifestyle is one key to preventing mental illnesses.  Mental  illnesses are treated through  psychological  therapies, peer support, counseling, and medication. Early intervention  plays a crucial role in managing  symptoms and preventing  complications  related  with  untreated mental illnesses.  It is important to pay attention  to warning signs and seek routine medical care, involve family  members  in monitoring  symptoms and get help...

Living  with  people who have mental illnesses is relatively hard and challenging but manageable if handled with the right approach. NorthShore Care Supply First of all you  should  know  the type of mental  illness the person  you are caring for  has. Knowing and understanding  the illness  helps you to provide  the necessary  and appropriate  support.  These  people  need to be supported, it can be either  physically  or emotionally. Offer empathy  and encouragement  to  them. This helps to make them feel loved  and  valued.  If you  feel  you  are struggling  with  helping  them , than seek  support. You can ask your  family  members, friends, or mental health  professionals  to  provide  you  with guidance. Take care of  yourself and interact with your friends and family as caring for mental...

    Motherhood Fooundation Mental health is a health issue that affects the way one talks,behave,mood and the way people perceive things. Mental health issues range from mild ones to severe ones that can last for years.  The causes of mental health issues in Namibia are multifaceted. Factors contributing to mental illnesses in Namibia include the abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol, chronic infections, socio-economic challenges, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevalence of mental illnesses in Namibia is estimated at 25.6% and is expected to double by 2030. Additionally, stress, mental health issues, isolation, grief, economic hardships, fear of infection, and lack of proper mental health support are significant contributors to the mental health challenges faced in the country.  Furthermore, the abuse of prescription pain pills, such as opioids, has also been highlighted as a concerning issue. Moreover, challenges like gender-based violence, child neglect...

Mental Health/ National Institute of  Health (NIH) Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and in Namibia, it is gaining increasing attention due to its significant impact on the population. According to studies the prevalence of mental illnesses in Namibia is  estimated at 25.6%, with projections indicating a potential doubling of this burden by 2025. Factors contributing to mental health challenges in Namibia include the abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol, chronic infections, and socio-economic issues. Efforts to address Mental  Health Awareness in Namibia  have seen improvements in care quality through universal access to services like pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and psychosocial rehabilitation. However, challenges persist, including limited access to mental health services due to a shortage of mental health professionals like psychiatrists and mental health nurses. In light of these statistics anud challenges, raising awareness about mental ...