- In Africa, 66 million women are suffering from depression, and 85% have no access to treatment.
- StrongMinds provides free, group talk therapy to low-income women in Uganda and Zambia.
- We are scaling our reach through peer-to-peer therapy, phone-based teletherapy, public education campaigns, and partnerships.
- Women who complete our therapy achieve clinically significant reductions in depression symptoms, restoring hope for themselves and their families.
IMPROVING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN IN AFRICA
Good mental health is the foundation of healthy families and thriving communities.
IMPROVING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN IN AFRICA
Good mental health is the foundation of healthy families and thriving communities.
TREATING DEPRESSION AT SCALE IN AFRICA
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Treated for Depression by StrongMinds
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Depression-Free 6 Months Post-Treatment
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Increase in Work Attendance
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Increase in Family Food Security
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Increase in Children's School Attendance
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Increase in Women Feeling Socially Connected
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FEATURED NEWS
MEET AMANI, OUR MENTAL HEALTH CHATBOT
Amani is an automated WhatsApp chatbot that provides information, advice, and understanding to individuals struggling with difficult feelings. It also provides a pathway to be screened for depression.
NEW SERIES OF ANIMATED VIDEOS
Life is hard. It’s easy to believe we are all alone with our struggles. StrongMinds has launched a new animated video series to help people cope with difficult feelings and reduce the stigma associated mental illness.
COVID-19 and Mental Health in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic is triggering an increase in persistent stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in low-income households in Uganda and Zambia. Read our report >
Gloria's Story
How one woman overcame childhood trauma and started a new life for herself after StrongMinds’ therapy. Learn More >