insert_link Health / MedicalNamibia records highe suicide rate The World Health Organisation has warned that Namibia’s economic crisis, high unemployment, and severe drought are increasing the risk of suicide. Namibia has the highest suicide rate in Africa, at 9.7 per 100,000 people. Depression is the leading factor behind suicidal behaviour, according to the WHO. Men are most affected, with high rates reported in Omusati, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Oshana, Khomas, and Hardap regions. World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) highlights […] today9 September, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalPsychologists connect traumatic brain injury to mental health problems Dr. Shaun Whittaker Psychologists have cautioned that traumatic brain injury can lead to different mental health challenges, including personality shifts, depression, and anxiety. These issues may result from brain damage, psychological trauma, or a combination of both, according to Windhoek-based psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker. Research by Howlett JR, Nelson LD, and Stein MB in Biological Psychiatry further supports this, explaining that TBI can cause a variety of […] today4 March, 2025
