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Mental health remains a concern among adolescents. [Istockphoto]
A Kenyan adolescent boy suffers more from inattention and hyperactivity disorder compared to girls, a health survey has revealed.
On the contrary, adolescent girls suffer more from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. A majority of adolescent children suffering mental health issues also preferred seeking help from "religious/faith leaders (34.2 per cent) and school staff (31.9 per cent), while only 10 per cent had accessed services from doctors and nurses," noted the study carried out last year.
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