Socio-economic factors associated with mental health disorders in Fort Portal, western Uganda.

Background: Mental health disorders, which are interlinked with social issues such as poverty and stigma, present a significant burden in Uganda.

Aim: This article explores perceptions about and experiences of mental health disorders in western Uganda, particularly as they pertain to the socio-economic context.

Setting: The research was conducted in the mental health unit at the Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Kabarole District, Uganda.