AFRICAN HEALTH DEPRESSION IN AFRICA

Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being, and yet it’s been neglected in many parts of the world. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that worldwide, 450 million people have a mental disorder and 25% of the population will suffer from mental illness at sometime in their lives. According to the WHO, mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” D

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it can be a cause of suicide. Depression can cause the affected person to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at school and in the family and can lead to suicide. Depression has been reported as th eath amo (WHO, 2015