Migration and its associated processes can produce considerable stress on those who are
migrating as well as on those around them. Depression should be a common sequel of the …

Nigeria is a large West African country, more than 900 000 km2 in area–nearly four times the
size of the UK. Despite having a population of about 117 million people, 42% of whom live …

Culture influences all spheres of human life. It defines health, illness, and the search for relief
from disease or distress. With increased mobilization of people across geographical and …

Recent events in Canada, such as the discovery of graves of Indigenous children at former
residential schools and the emergence of Black Lives Matter, have highlighted inequities …

<p>Female genital mutilation (FGM) is widely practised in several regions of the world. It is
often associated with physical, psychological, sexual and social sequelae. Migration of …

Culture‐bound syndromes were first described over 60 years ago. The underlying premise
was that certain psychiatric syndromes are confined to specific cultures. There is no doubt …

Cannabinoids are a diverse class of chemical compounds that are increasingly recognized
as potential therapeutic options for a range of conditions. While many studies and reviews of …

Abdominal pain is a common reason for medical visits. We examined the prevalence,
gastrointestinal, and emotional significance of abdominal pain in a population-based cohort …

Background Post-secondary students frequently experience high rates of mental health
challenges. However, they present meagre rates of treatment-seeking behaviours. This elevated …

Background: South Africa (SA) has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment and youth
who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), even higher among Black South …