By Augustine Mumbere,
Kasese District last year recorded a total of 642 mental health cases, according to Dr. Amon Bwambale, the District Health Officer.
Speaking at the World Mental Health Day celebrations held today at Rwenzori Square in Kasese Town, an event organized by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Dr. Amon revealed that mental illness is on the rise both in Kasese and across the country.
Dr. Amon noted that out of the 642 reported mental health cases, 160 involved adults whose conditions were linked to drug abuse.
He attributed the growing mental health burden to several social factors, including poverty, unemployment, stress, negative social influences, and substance abuse. Dr. Amon Speaking…..
Mr. William Bwambale, the Kasese District Community Development Officer, commended Médecins Sans Frontières for its ongoing support to adolescents urged young people to avoid behaviors that could negatively affect their mental and overall well-being.
Meanwhile, Dr. Joy Muhindo, the Kasese Municipal Health Officer, encouraged community members to seek guidance and counseling services to help prevent mental health cases. She emphasized that untreated mental illnesses have, in some cases, led to suicide. Mr. William and Dr. Joy…
Mr. Sonny Israel, the MSF Kasese Branch Coordinator, called on adolescents to utilize the counseling and mental health services provided by the organization. END
