A scoping review of mental health counseling practices, challenges, and prospects in Ethiopia
Puntos clave
This review aims to explore current mental health counseling practices in Ethiopia and identify existing challenges.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on mental health counseling in Ethiopia.
Analyzed various counseling practices and their cultural relevance.
Identified challenges faced by counselors and potential opportunities for improvement.
Culturally relevant counseling practices are limited in Ethiopia.
Significant challenges include stigma, lack of resources, and inadequate training for counselors.
There is a pressing need for a tailored counseling approach that fits the Ethiopian context.
Resumen
There is an urgent need to develop an Ethiopia-centered counseling approach that integrates cultural relevance with professional practices to better meet the needs of the population.