Mental Health Services

Cultural beliefs and inadequate mental health literacy discourage help-seeking. Limited mental health services and stigma are presented as barriers in the Gurage Zone context. Routine clinical care in Gurage Zone health facilities should i…

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Cultural beliefs and inadequate mental health literacy discourage help-seeking. Limited mental health services and stigma are presented as barriers in the Gurage Zone context. Routine clinical care in Gurage Zone health facilities should include assessment of suicidal behaviour and self-injury. The authors recommend integrating mental health services into schools and primary care settings.