Mental health issues are not something that immediately comes to mind when you think of leprosy or lymphatic filariasis (LF). It is only right that we concern ourselves with the physical effects of the condition first and foremost, but the social and financial effects are immense too and contribute significantly to the wellbeing of people affected.
At Lepra, we believe good mental health is critical for people affected by leprosy or LF, we believe in whole-person care, and we believe it’s essential that mental wellbeing support is provided together with physical health care.
