This paper presents a narrative review of current knowledge on autism in Africa, including
prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and the impact of social and cultural factors on families and …

Background Internally displaced people (IDPs), uprooted by conflict, violence, or disaster,
struggle with the trauma of violence, loss, and displacement, making them significantly more …

Africa faces a dire need for neurosurgical services. Despite the high burden of neurosurgical
conditions, there is disproportionately low access to neurosurgical services. Barriers to …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health issue in resource‐limited settings
that negatively affects the well‐being of mothers and children. However, PPD often remains …

Background Harnessing mobile health (mHealth) solutions could improve the delivery of
mental health services and mitigate their impact in Uganda and similar low-resource …

Sociocultural factors largely shape how communities conceptualize, express, and respond
to mental and relational health problems. This paper reviews and summarizes literature on …

Effective communication between providers and patients is one of the most important factors
for achieving better health outcomes in the delivery of healthcare and in order to achieve …

2 contributor to depression and anxiety is sugar overconsumption [13]. However, no African
country implements a sugar tax to address mental health conditions. Eswatini, for example …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that
presents distinct challenges for African children due to a complex interplay of social …

Objectives In areas with limited and unaffordable biomedical mental health services, such as
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), traditional healers are an incredibly well-used source of mental …