Tanzania, May 21 -- Arusha. Rising mental health challenges among young people in Tanzania have prompted religious leaders to organise a gospel crusade aimed at restoring hope, strengthening youth spiritually and encouraging early help-seeking before conditions worsen.

The crusade, dubbed Mkutano wa Uamsho , will be held from May 21 to May 24, 2026 at Calvary Temple Church in Arusha.

Mental health experts say economic and social pressures are major contributors to psychological disorders, with prolonged unemployment often linked to chronic stress, sleep disturbances and long-term mental health complications.

They further note that even financially stable individuals are not immune, particularly when exposed to high-pressure work enviro...