09/09/2026
Why do so many Sierra Leoneans continue to suffer in silence?
Deep-rooted stigma, cultural misconceptions and fear of judgment have made mental health difficult to discuss openly. For generations, mental health challenges have often been misunderstood as spiritual attacks, supernatural problems or personal weakness.
Sierra Leone’s history of conflict, Ebola, natural disasters, economic pressures and other national challenges has also left lasting psychological effects on individuals and communities.
But as awareness grows, are we changing the way we understand and respond to mental health?
On this episode of Focus Salone, we explore the roots of mental health stigma, why people remain afraid to seek help, how perceptions are changing, and what must be done to make mental healthcare more accessible and accepted.
Host: Shella Reffel
Guest: Faith Juliana Niederhauser
Founder & Executive Director, Sierra Wellness Hub
Thursday, 10th September 2026 | 8:00 AM
Watch Live: Amazetv SL
www.amazetv.live