Taboo: A Glimpse at Ethiopia’s Approach to Mental Health
By Yabsera MarcosA country as rich in secrets and decadence as it is in culture and history, Ethiopia has existed for many years with more troubles simmering just beneath the surface than most people can imagine. Already the second most populous country in Africa, Ethiopia’s population is growing at an alarming rate and is projected to increase by 120 percent by the year 2050. The addition of nearly two million people per year can only exacerbate the plethora of health and educational problems that affect daily life in Ethiopia, and bring to the surface, long buried troubles. One such issue, hidden within the deep religiosity of Ethiopian society is the taboo subject of mental health.
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