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Mental health clinics in violence-prone South Sudan are rare and endangered
Mental health services reach just over 20,000 people in eight sites but face closure risk as funding from international donors ends this year, experts warn.
- Joy Falatiya was kicked out of her home by her husband in March 2024 and had suicidal thoughts until receiving psycho-social therapy at a rare mental health clinic in Mundri, South Sudan.
- South Sudan has the fourth-highest suicide rate in Africa and is ranked thirteenth globally, with mental health services lacking access in the government-run health system.
- Over a third of those screened by an Amref Health Africa project in South Sudan show signs of psychological distress or mental health disorders, highlighting the need for such services in the conflict-affected country.
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South Sudan: Clinics offering mental health support scarce and at risk of shutting down
Authorities in South Sudan are sounding the alarm over the state of the country's mental health. Just last month, 12 suicides were reported in Juba in a single week. Clinics offering mental health support are scarce and at risk of closing down. In 2022, eight centres opened nationwide with the aim of serving over 20,000 people for the first time. However, with funding from Italy and Greece set to expire, their future is uncertain.
The Silent Struggle: Mental Health Crisis in South Sudan
Joy Falatiya's story highlights South Sudan's mental health challenges due to displacement and conflict. Access to mental health services remains scarce, risking patients' recovery as funding nears expiration. The program, launched in late 2022, has been a lifeline for over 20,000 people amidst ongoing violence and economic hardships.
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Mental health clinics in violence-prone South Sudan are rare and endangered
Joy Falatiya said her husband kicked her and five children out of their home in March 2024 and that she fell apart after that. Homeless and penniless, the 35-year-old South Sudanese mother said she thought of ending her life.
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