Category Archives: Stories from the Field

Suicidality is a global mental health problem, with some statistics estimating that up to 19% of chronically depressed individuals have reported suicide attempts. At StrongMinds,…

Rose has spent more than two decades at the heart of community work in Kabwe, Zambia, in the same area where she was born and…

There isn’t always a moment when someone recovering from depression says, “I feel better.” More often, recovery reveals itself quietly. A mother who has spent…

Each morning in the Nyumanzi refugee settlement in northern Uganda, Monica Akot begins her day the same way many mothers do. She prepares her children…

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize a critical but often overlooked issue: the mental well-being of men. Globally, men die from…

Each year, June 20 marks World Refugee Day, a day when people around the world come together to honor those who have been forced to…

Women’s voices are essential in the fight against depression. Not only are women more likely to experience depression than men, but they also face greater…

Behind every statistic lies a human story—a life transformed and a spark of hope reignited. At StrongMinds, we’re incredibly proud of our numbers: we’re on…

Suicide is a major public health concern that touches individuals and families around the world. It is estimated that more than 700,000 people die from…

World Refugee Day is an opportunity to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by millions of displaced individuals worldwide. Refugees often endure unimaginable…