Mental Health and Sickle Cell Disease: What Policy Leaves Unseen
Behind every Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) diagnosis lies a narrative of anxiety, stress, isolation, grief, pain, and resilience. Our work with women and young women from marginalised communities illustrates how mental health remains the most overlooked aspect of SCD. This dimension is often unrecognised by families, overlooked in policy, and inadequately addressed by the health system. This blog attempts to bring that experience to the centre. Continue reading
