How mental health affected Batswana during COVID-19
Friday, October 22, 2021 | 610 Views |
FRANCISTOWN: Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Additionally, experts say good mental health depends on a delicate balance of factors and that several elements of life and the world at large can work together to contribute to disorders. Having limited financial means or belonging to a marginalised group such as the Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) or persecuted ethnic group, like the Basarwa community, can increase the risk of mental health disorders, the researchers add.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...