13 Apr 2023
World Health Organization
People Power series: Informed decision making and health literacy – Patrick Boruett, Kenya
Patrick was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011 and describes himself as having lived in denial for 4 years. The diagnosis was a huge personal shock to him. Despite his background in pharmacy, his knowledge of mental health was limited. His health-care provider took very little time and attention to build Patrick’s understanding of his condition. After being hospitalized against his wishes i...
13 Apr 2023