A scoping review of mental health counseling practices, challenges, and prospects in Ethiopia

Key Points

• 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.