Mental Health Awareness Grows in Morocco as More Seek Professional Help

Malaise, somatizations, sexual problems, addictions, marital problems, etc. are pushing many Moroccans to turn to the offices of therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists or coaches that are now proliferating, reports La Vie éco. According to a specialist interviewed by the newspaper, all those who have experienced a stinging failure or a disabling trauma can feel the need to consult. He lists the most recurrent issues: the academic failure of children, the loss of a loved one, a poorly assumed retirement, couple conflicts, the psychological effects of a brutal divorce, addiction or the loss of a job.

The therapy offered is of different kinds: brief, cognitive or other. Its duration depends on the problem facing the patient. The sessions range from one week to every two weeks depending on the issues to be addressed. According to the specialists, the norm is 45 minutes per session. The patient has to pay between 300 and 500 DH or even 900 or 1,000 DH for a session. According to professionals, the number of consultations has increased from 3 per day at the opening of the offices to 10 per day currently. Enough to confirm this new trend.