The Chains of Mental Illness in West Africa

In parts of West Africa, religious retreats set up camps for people with mental illnesses, where patients are frequently shackled and prayer is often the only treatment.

Source: NYT Health - October 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: BENEDICT CAREY Tags: Mental Health and Disorders Human Rights and Human Rights Violations United Nations Alternative and Complementary Medicine Human Rights Watch Togo Source Type: news