StrongMinds has reached a new milestone: we have now treated depression in more than 100,000 women and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa and changed the lives of their 400,000 dependents and family members. This milestone comes as the third wave of COVID-19 has caused unprecedented mental health impacts to many vulnerable African communities. The benefits of depression treatment…
Psychology Today talks to Tina Ntulo about the impact of depression stigma on women in Uganda, and what StrongMinds is doing to combat misinformation and reframe the conversation about depression in the communities we serve.
In an article for the World Economic Forum’s Agenda blog, Sean Mayberry writes about the urgent need for depression treatment among women in sub-Saharan Africa, and how Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy is the most effective, cost-efficient, and scalable approach. Read the full article.
StrongMinds is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Wendy Andezu, who passed away on June 26th. Wendy joined the StrongMinds Uganda family in early 2019 as our Adolescent Project Manager. Drawing upon her experience working with young people on sexual and reproductive health, Wendy was tasked with creating and leading…
The Chat for Impact Summit, powered by WhatsApp, has named StrongMinds as one of ten 10 social justice organizations to join Impact Accelerator. Winners were chosen by a panel of five independent judges. Through the Accelerator, StrongMinds will receive grant support and mentorship to expand and relaunch our mental health chatbot, Amani, to serve tens of…
When life doesn’t go as planned, adjusting to new circumstances can be difficult. In some cases, it can lead to anxiety and depression. Clara, * a 14-year old girl in 9th grade is the second youngest of six children, and the only girl. She lives in a densely populated compound in Lusaka with her family,…
Christina lives in a refugee settlement in northeastern Uganda. At 28-years old, she has already endured a lifetime of instability. When her family fled Sudan, Christina’s father stayed behind. Her mother still struggles daily to make ends meet. Now, as an adult, Christina is living with HIV, while raising her children without her husband’s support.…
GRIEF When we lose someone we love, it can really hurt. This is normal. But when pain fails to subside over time, it can be a sign of depression. This is the second video on our series on the triggers of depression, how to cope, and how to seek help.
LIFE CHANGES When life doesn’t go as planned, it can really hurt. Sometimes, it can even trigger depression. Check out the first video in our new series highlighting the triggers and symptoms of depression. Learn how to cope, and how to get help if you need it.
StrongMinds is pleased to launch a new virtual mental health resource: Amani is a WhatsApp chatbot that aims to serve tens of thousands of individuals in Uganda and Zambia struggling with mental health issues under COVID-19. Amani helps users: Explore difficult feelings and learn simple coping strategies. Learn facts about depression, and its causes and…