Morocco Sees 6.5M with Mental Health Issues
Morocco is facing a severe health and psychological crisis, with approximately 6.5 million people suffering from mental disorders, and there has been an 85% decline in most of them receiving the necessary care. The situation is worsened by the widespread use of drugs, especially hashish and resin, as Morocco is one of the largest producers of hashish in the world and a major source of it for Europe. Studies have revealed a link between cannabis use and an increased risk of suicide among students and young people, with 27% of university students and 25% of school pupils being users of psychoactive substances. Social, economic, and educational pressures, along with the proliferation of drugs, are exacerbating mental health crises among children and adolescents. Economic losses are also predicted to reach about 21.23 billion dollars for Morocco between 2025 and 2050 due to rising depression rates and their impact on productivity and the labor market. The crisis is characterized by an intertwined relationship between drug proliferation, fragile mental health, and rising suicide rates, placing a heavy responsibility on authorities to address its causes and consequences.
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