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The Unseen of Africa’s Under-development “The Effect of Mental Health on the Growth of African Youth and Continental Development”

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjhcs.2025.v07i05.008

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Mental health is increasingly recognized as a foundational element shaping the growth trajectories of African youth and influencing broader continental socioeconomic outcomes. Given that over 60% of many African nations’ populations are aged 15 to 24, the prevalence of mental disorders particularly depression and anxiety poses profound challenges to individual potential and collective development. This article synthesizes recent empirical evidence demonstrating the extent of mental health challenges among African youth, articulates their multifaceted impacts on education, employment, and social integration, and situates these within systemic barriers such as under-investment, cultural stigma, and policy neglect. The analysis further explores emerging regional initiatives and evidence based intervention models that advance pathways to resilience and productivity. Recommendations emphasize integrated policy frameworks, sustained resource allocation, and culturally responsive strategies to harness Africa’s demographic dividend sustainably.

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