Tuberculosis and all the disruption and stress that goes with it can take a toll on a person’s mental health, and mental health problems can in turn make them more vulnerable to TB. In the wake of World Mental Health Day 2022, Tiyese Jeranji explores ...
Furin makes a similar point. She says when people are depressed or suffering from anxiety or if they have substance use issues, this can affect the overall treatment experience, including adherence.
According to Furin, there are basic screening scales that can be deployed to screen for mental health issues among people living with TB, including substance use. “We must do more to support those with TB in order to tackle the leading cause of death in our country. Delivering high-quality counselling and integrating TB and mental health services can help strengthen TB care,” says Human.
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