World Bipolar Day: Dispelling Myths and Raising Awareness in Africa

Every year on March 30th, the world observes World Bipolar Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness, education, and understanding of bipolar disorder. In many parts of the world, including Africa, mental health conditions like bipolar disorder are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or completely ignored due to cultural beliefs, stigma, and a lack of mental health awareness. For many Africans, mental illness is often attributed to spiritual attacks, curses, witchcraft, or demonic possession, rather than being recognized as a medical condition caused by chemical imbalances in the brain

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