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Medics have raised the red flag over an increase in cases of mental health distress among the youth, driven by the harsh economic hardships and unemployment.
The trend that has been on the rise over the years has led to cases of substance use as a coping mechanism, while other cases have resulted in suicides due to stigma.
According to Jamila Angela, the Director at Goldenlife Victors rehabilitation centre in Naivasha, the country continued to grapple with high cases of mental health issues due to financial squeeze.
