The Founder of Hephzibah Mental Health Wellness Centre, Cynthia Martin, has called on all Namibians to join hands in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
She made this call during the Sunflower Night of Pledges in the capital.
Mental health has emerged as one of Namibia's most pressing public health challenges, with rising cases of depression, anxiety, and suicide, especially among young people.
According to the World Health Organisation, Namibia currently ranks 11th globally and 4th in Africa for suicide rates.
The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.
The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men.
