Kampala, Uganda – September 19, 2023 – Although 80% of the global population lives in low- and middle-income countries), high-income countries account for 90% of global mental health resources (WHO, 2005). Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it is estimated that at least 20% of women in Africa experience depressive disorders, and 85%…
Kampala, Uganda, February 21, 2023 – Mental healthcare is critical to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2023 marks the halfway point for reaching the SDGs, which aim to end poverty and protect the planet by 2030. However, by current estimates, twenty-six countries in sub-Saharan Africa are not on track to meet any of…
Investing in mental health may be the most cost-effective way to improve human well-being. This news comes from a report recently released by the Happier Lives Institute (HLI), entitled Happiness for the Whole Family, which concluded that mental health support provides greater long-term benefits to recipients and their household members than a direct cash transfer. HLI…
In 2022, Australian endurance athlete Jack Thompson will ride 1 million meters of elevation – two and a half times the height of the International Space Station to raise €1 million (~USD 1.1 million) for four worldwide charities. StrongMinds has been selected as one of the beneficiaries of this fundraiser. Jack will cycle up the…
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…
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…
NEW REPORT SHOWS HOUSEHOLD DISTRESS IS ON THE RISE IN UGANDA AND ZAMBIA DUE TO PANDEMIC KAMPALA, UGANDA – The COVID-19 pandemic is triggering an increase in persistent stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in low-income households in Uganda and Zambia. This comes from a ground-breaking June 2020 survey of 12,000 women in low-income communities in…