Mental health of mother’s fathers and families is a very
important aspect of a child’s life, from conception throughout adult hood. This
subject is important to me, because I have learned how difficult a child’s life
is when parent’s and families has a poor mental health. Mental health does not
mean without a disability. I have seen a person with autism care for an infant
and toddler better than a stable adult.
Mental health is a
rising epidemic in south Africa. Money
for mental care facilities is limited. In many areas care is for less than two
percent of the population with mental health issues http://www.consultancyafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1213:the-silent-crisis-mental-health-in-africa&catid=61:hiv-aids-discussion-papers&Itemid=268
I also found out that children with mental illness are increasing,
but the hospital can only hold ten children. In 2010 fifteen to twenty children
per week had their first evaluation. http://allafrica.com/stories/201007221065.html
I find it very interesting that mental healthcare is so disregarded in Africa, however with all of the issues pertaining to the very basic needs of human life not being fulfilled it is understandable. Many parts of Africa still have no clean water for their people to drink, so I guess the issue of mental health gets put on the back burner. I wonder if there are any specific non-profit groups that pertain to aiding those types of countries with mental health services?
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