Author: Hellen Kemiigisha

Uganda is among countries that continue to grapple with mental-illness with neurological disorders, and substance abuse weighing heavily on public health. A seminal study by Mugisha et al. (2019) highlights the severity of the situation. The prevalence of depression and elevated stress levels often spirals into suicide attempts, shedding light on the grim reality faced by many. Miller et al. (2020) positions Uganda among the top six African countries with a 4.6% prevalence of depressive disorders, while anxiety disorders affect 2.9% of the population. Despite the evident crisis, the allocation of resources by the Ugandan government paints a concerning picture.…