In Kenya, mental health reforms have gained policy attention following the establishment of the Kenya Mental Health Taskforce, which recommended a nationwide expansion of community-based mental health services.
At Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya’s largest public psychiatric hospital, clinicians report increased outpatient visits, particularly among young adults seeking treatment for depression and anxiety disorders.
While Kenya launched a Mental Health Action Plan to decentralize services to county hospitals, advocates argue that stigma and inadequate funding continue to hinder progress.
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