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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2021 · 13 MIN

How has Covid affected our mental health?

from Africa Daily · host BBC World Service

Mental health has seldom been a priority for most African governments. So, when the pandemic hit, the few support services available often found themselves overwhelmed. But younger people are using social media to put the topic back on the agenda. How much difference can they make? If you are affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, you can find information about support organisations on the Befrienders Worldwide website: https://www.befrienders.org/Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Aphlyne Turfy, medical psychologist in Kenya; Angel Yinkore, Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative; Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020.#AfricaDaily(Episode first released on 11 Feb 2021)

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