Laos Embraces Community Support Amidst Rising Youth Mental Health Pressures
Laos faces challenges in mental health awareness due to stigma and a shortage of specialists. The newly established Lao Mental Health Association aims to address these gaps by shifting care towards community-based support and training general practitioners.
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