‘Lazy, weak, bewitched’ – how stigma stops Uganda’s children from getting help, and what schools can do about it
Originally published by The Conversation – Articles (AFRICA) — Read the original article →
“Me who is a poor person, do I have the luxury to have depression? No, it is only you who is rich that has the luxury to have depression.”
This statement, shared by a research participant in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, captures a persistent misconception: that depression belongs to wealthy people or those whose lives are comfortable enough to permit emotional vulnerability.
It is an example of how socio-cultural beliefs can become a barrier to recognising mental health problems and seeking support.
