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Mental Health in Somaliland: a critical situation

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Somaliland is experiencing an explosion of mental health problems that has received little coverage. The country has experienced devastating civil wars that have resulted in widespread trauma, and the lack of necessary mental health infrastructure is an obstacle to allowing the population to heal and recover. War trauma, poverty, unemployment and widespread substance misuse (khat) have all negatively affected the mental health of its citizens. This report provides an overview of a rapid needs assessment carried out across Somaliland that examined current service provision, gaps in services, and interviews with mental health professionals and caregivers.

Source: BJPsych International

DOI: 10.1192/bji.2019.14

Authors: Fatumo Abdi Abdillahi, Edna Adan Ismail, Swaran P. Singh

Institutions: Faculty of Public Health, Edna Adan Maternity Hospital, Edna Adan University, University of Warwick

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: King's College London, Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, King's College London, University of London