MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS INTERVIEW WITH A MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT MS MONICA LEMOS ON THE 11TH OF JANUARY, 2025.

The Legacy Action and Royal Development Initiatives Arrange an interview focused on mental health awareness featuring an expert from Australia MS MONICA LEMOS. Given the significant rise in mental health issues in this part of world especially Cameroon. we believe it is essential to conduct an awareness campaign with specialists to help decrease the prevalence of mental health disorders. We also took the opportunity to discuss the importance of maintaining mental well-being and the consequences of mental instability. In addition to highlighting the dangers of substance abuse, she also emphasized that alcohol consumption is a pervasive issue in Cameroon. To address this, she stressed the importance of looking out for one another and raising awareness about the risks associated with excessive drinking.

Furthermore, she noted that gender-based violence is a significant contributor to mental health problems in Cameroon, particularly among women. Many women in the country suffer in silence, unable to express their emotions due to societal expectations, which can lead to severe mental health consequences.

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