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Designed specifically for the African context, AfroWell provides culturally-sensitive mental health support anytime, anywhere.

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Culturally Relevant

Our AI understands African cultural contexts, traditions, and mental health perspectives with advanced cultural adaptation algorithms.

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Advanced AI Support

Get immediate, personalized mental health guidance powered by Doctors Explain AI with emotional intelligence capabilities.

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Progress Tracking

Monitor your mental health journey with AI-powered analytics and personalized insights over time.

Mental Health Toolkit

How are you feeling today?

This comprehensive assessment helps you understand your current mental state with AI-powered analysis.

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Need Immediate Help?

If you're experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to emergency services or a trusted person immediately.

Clinical Mental Health Screening

These evidence-based screening tools can help identify potential mental health conditions. Note: These are not diagnostic tools but can indicate when professional evaluation may be helpful.

PHQ-9 Depression Screening

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things

2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

4. Feeling tired or having little energy

5. Poor appetite or overeating

6. Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down

7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television

8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite — being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual

9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way

GAD-7 Anxiety Screening

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

3. Worrying too much about different things

4. Trouble relaxing

5. Being so restless that it's hard to sit still

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

7. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

PC-PTSD-5 PTSD Screening

In the past month, have you had any problems from the following?

1. Had nightmares about the event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you did not want to?

2. Tried hard not to think about the event(s) or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event(s)?

3. Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?

4. Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?

5. Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?

MDQ Bipolar Screening

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and...

1. You felt so good or so hyper that other people thought you were not your normal self or you were so hyper that you got into trouble?

2. You were so irritable that you shouted at people or started fights or arguments?

3. You felt much more self-confident than usual?

4. You got much less sleep than usual and found you didn't really miss it?

5. You were much more talkative or spoke much faster than usual?

6. Thoughts raced through your head or you couldn't slow your mind down?

7. You were so easily distracted by things around you that you had trouble concentrating or staying on track?

8. You had much more energy than usual?

9. You were much more active or did many more things than usual?

10. You were much more social or outgoing than usual, for example, you telephoned friends in the middle of the night?

11. You were much more interested in sex than usual?

12. You did things that were unusual for you or that other people might have thought were excessive, foolish, or risky?

13. Spending money got you or your family into trouble?

ASRS-v1.1 ADHD Screening

Please answer the questions below based on your experiences over the past 6 months.

1. How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project, once the challenging parts have been done?

2. How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organization?

3. How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?

4. When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started?

5. How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?

6. How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things, like you were driven by a motor?

Need Immediate Help?

If you're experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to emergency services or a trusted person immediately.

Coping Strategies for Your Wellbeing

Select an area you'd like to improve and discover culturally-adapted techniques powered by AI.

Local Mental Health Resources

While we provide AI support, we always recommend connecting with local professionals when possible.

Quick Access to Verified Resources

African Mental Health Foundation (Kenya)

Research and treatment for mental health conditions in Africa.

https://africanmentalhealth.org/
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group

Africa's largest mental health support and advocacy group.

https://www.sadag.org/
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative

Mental health advocacy and suicide prevention in Nigeria.

https://mentallyaware.org/
World Health Organization - Mental Health in Africa

Regional mental health reports and resources.

https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/mental-health
African Journal of Psychiatry

Peer-reviewed research on African mental health issues.

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajpsy

AI Mental Health Counselor

Have a conversation with our AI counselor about any mental health concerns. Remember this is not a substitute for professional help.

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Mental Health Journal

Record your thoughts and feelings. Our AI will help identify patterns and provide insights.

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Your Mental Wellness Insights

Complete your first assessment or journal entry to unlock personalized insights.

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