Community leaders and humanitarian organizations in the Central African Republic are stepping up efforts to address growing mental-health challenges caused by years of instability and violence.
Local support groups and counseling initiatives are being introduced in several communities to help people cope with trauma, grief, and stress.
Health advocates say many citizens still hesitate to seek professional help because of stigma and a lack of awareness about mental-health conditions.
Organizations working in the country are calling for stronger government investment in mental-health care and the training of more specialists to meet the increasing demand for psychological support.
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