Man killed by Tunisian police after setting himself on fire
The man was subsequently killed by police, and a police officer and a passerby suffered injuries.
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Mental Health
Kenya moves to decriminalize attempted suicide
The Kenyan High Court has ruled that criminalizing attempted suicide is unconstitutional, a significant step towards addressing mental health stigma in the country.
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Mauritania struggles with mental health resources
Mauritania faces critical challenges in mental health care with only one psychiatric ward serving a population of five million and families stepping in to fill gaps.
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South Africa’s kite festival takes flight, elevating mental health
The Cape Town International Kite Festival celebrates its 30th year, combining colorful kite displays with a serious mission: raising awareness for mental health.
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Millions displaced in Congo face mental health issues
People displaced by the fighting are struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
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US high school shooting leaves four dead, nine injured
A tragic incident unfolded at a Georgia school as a 14-year-old student opened fire, killing four people and wounding nine others.
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Sierra Leone psychiatrist transforms mental health care
A young doctor’s unwavering commitment to transforming Sierra Leone’s mental health landscape, from battling stigma to building a world-class psychiatric hospital.
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South African judge holds officials accountable for patient deaths
South African court rules that negligence by health officials led to the deaths of mentally ill patients transferred to unfit facilities.
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