Floods linked to climate change are triggering a silent mental health crisis in Kenya’s informal settlements, with new research showing significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among affected residents. The study, dubbed Weather Events and Mental Health Analysis (WEMA), found significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder…
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