The challenges of defeating depression
- Sesina Hailou
- Nov 16, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 11, 2024
Until recent years, mental illness has long been a taboo in Ethiopia.
It was seen as the work of evil spirits. Now, many are aware of mental illnesses; however, the overall understanding has a long way to go.
Published and written for The Reporter

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