Mental Health in Crisis: St. Kitts and Nevis Fails Its Most Vulnerable

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Mental Health in Crisis: St. Kitts and Nevis Fails Its Most Vulnerable

The recent public meltdown of popular St. Kitts artiste Jay Do$ has once again exposed the grim reality of mental healthcare—or the lack thereof—in St. Kitts and Nevis. As concerns grow over the nation’s crumbling healthcare system, the plight of the mentally ill continues to be swept under the rug, with no tangible solutions in sight. A Nation in Crisis On any given day, the streets of Basseterre paint a harrowing picture of neglect. Dozens of …