Central Africa – Cameroon — In the bustling streets of Douala and the academic corridors of Yaoundé, a quiet battle is unfolding. Beneath the energy of Cameroon’s youthful population lies a growing wave of anxiety, depression, and substance dependence — driven by unemployment, social pressure, and prolonged regional tensions.
In Cameroon, mental health clinics are seeing more young people reporting panic attacks, insomnia, and emotional burnout. The Anglophone crisis has compounded psychological stress, displacing families and disrupting education.
Yet mental health services remain limited and largely urban-centered. For many young Cameroonians, therapy is a luxury, and stigma remains a powerful barrier. Advocates warn that without urgent intervention, Cameroon risks raising a generation silently overwhelmed by emotional distress.
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