Ayya Africa is an online platform that offers mental health education and advice to the wider African community. The platform aims to offer tailored knowledge and information by utilizing the use of the internet and digital technology.
DISCLAIMER:
Ayya Africa aims to enhance the dignity and value of peoples lives by focusing on the area of Mental Health, relying on accurate sources regarding behavior, conditions, and treatments of various mental illnesses by providing insights. We strive to bring tools that have been researched, reviewed, and even edited by registered experts in providing Mental Health services. The information we provide is NEVER a substitute for a professional, diagnosis, or treatment. It is very important to see a Mental Health specialist if you are concerned or want to take action after reading or hearing the information available through the Ayya Africa App. Ayya Africa and our experts will not be held responsible in any way for the harm anyone may suffer from taking matters into their own hands based solely on this information, education, and explanations provided within our app.
Please also note that in Tanzania, there are only three types of Mental Health service providers:
1. Specialist Doctor of Mental Health and Illnesses (Psychiatrist)
2. Clinical Psychologist
3. Expert Mental Health Nurse.
Others who assist include Counselor (Advisor), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist (Physical Therapy provider), and others according to the patients needs.