Mental Health Dashboard

Description

This Mental Health Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of mental health indicators in the WHO African Region. It integrates data from various sources, including national surveys and regional frameworks, to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation.

Key Features

• Overview of SDGs indicators and the burden of mental health disorders across countries.
• Alignment with the regional mental health framework.
• Integration of the Mental Health Modules from STEPS and GSHS Surveys.
• Country profiles showcasing national mental health system capacity and service delivery.
• AI-powered Mental Health Chatbot Integration

Metadata

Data sources

• WHO Mental Health Atlas: 2014, 2017, 2020, 2024
• WHO STEPS and GSHS Surveys
• Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
• Global Health Observatory (GHO)
• World Population Prospects (WPP)

Update frequency

• WHO Mental Health Atlas: Every 3-4 years, depending on country participation
• WHO STEPS Surveys (with Mental Health module): Every 5 years, subject to country implementation
• Global datasets (GBD, GHO, WPP): Updates will be reflected as soon as the respective teams release the new data on their official platforms

License / Data use policy

• Data is publicly accessible and follows WHO’s open data policy. Proper citation of source is required.

Suggestion

We invite you to contribute to strengthening mental health data across the WHO African Region. Your input is crucial for enhancing regional insights and promoting evidence-based decision-making.

You can share your national data or mental health policy documents by submitting them through our online form. The form will open in a new browser tab, and after providing your input, you can safely return to the dashboard.

Contact

We're here to help. For any inquiries or support related to the Mental Health Dashboard, please get in touch with our regional focal point: