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Malawi grapples with a mental health crisis

Malawi grapples with a mental health crisis

Update: 2025-04-29
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Statistics project increased cases of mental health illness, including suicide, in Malawi. Government records indicate that 1,984 suicide cases have been reported since 2019. In this podcast, DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Joseph Sukali, a mental health advocate, and DW correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha to understand the leading causes of this crisis.
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Malawi grapples with a mental health crisis

Malawi grapples with a mental health crisis

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