A recent report has revealed that youths in Kenya and several other African nations are in a better mental state compared to their counterparts in affluent countries globally.
Young adults aged 18-34 in several African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria, have demonstrated greater mental resilience over the past six years.
On a 1-100 Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) scale, Kenyan youths scored between 50 and 60, which was higher than young adults in high-income countries who have experienced a decline in mental well-being since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Tanzania ranks first in Africa and the highest globally, while youths in Nigeria recorded MHQ scores above 60.
