Namibia: Health Ministry Raises Awareness About Stigma Against Mental Illness

Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at Windhoek Central Hospital’s mental healthcare unit, cautioned against the stigmatisation of mental illness during a mental health and suicide prevention awareness campaign at Outjo on Monday.

Speaking at the event, held under the theme ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’, Celestinus explained mental illness to the Outjo community and how the community can participate in seeking help for people affected by mental illness.

“Mental illnesses are stigmatised…