Cairo, 2026 — Mental health advocates in Egypt are raising alarm over a surge in psychological distress among young people, linking the trend to rising living costs, unemployment, and social pressure. Recent reports highlight growing calls for community-based mental health services as existing systems struggle to cope with demand. �
Despite ongoing reforms under Egypt’s national mental health programme, access remains uneven, with most services concentrated in urban hospitals. Experts warn that without scaling affordable, localized care, millions of young Egyptians may remain untreated—deepening long-term social and economic consequences.
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