Doctor Warns of Mental-Health Crisis in Olancho

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 22, 2026 · Originally reported August 20, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

A private-practice physician in Olancho who saw 320 patients in the first eight months of 2026 says depression (28%), bipolar disorder (24%), and anxiety (15%) dominate his diagnoses, and he is urging more openness about seeking psychiatric care.

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