While health is defined as a state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing, often the focus of the health systems sidelines the mental aspect. This in developing countries has led to the onset of depression and its effects are as brutal with depression said to be among the leading cause of disability in Africa today. A mental health elective with us is a preserve of those who seek to venture into the field of Psychiatry and students in other healthcare fields who want to experience mental health practice in Africa. Through customized rotations with mental health practitioners one emerges more knowledgeable in the practice of mental health abroad.
