Mental Health
Lesotho’s mental health point prevalence is 20.8%, which translates to nearly one-fifth of the population experiencing mental illness.
Our Impact
PIH Lesotho Integrated mental health services into the Primary Health Care and MDR-TB hospital.
13960Screenings for mental healthsince 2020
917Diagnosis with common mental health disorderssince 2020
917Patients treated for common mental health disorderssince 2020
Improving Access To Mental Health Care
In Lesotho, the burden of mental disorders increases as individuals progress from infancy through adolescence, peaking notably between the ages of 15 and 19. Addressing this growing concern requires a comprehensive mental health services approach of:
- Integration
- Decentralization
- Capacity building of health workers through training and supervision
Lerato Mpholo at Botsabelo site who has been receiving mental health services
