From Group Member to Peer Facilitator: Nusura
Nusura is a 41 year-old mother of five children, she lives in Naguru Village, in Uganda’s Kampala district. For Nusura, life has not been easy….
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Official Launch of StrongMinds Uganda in Iganga
On March 23, 2017, the StrongMinds Uganda (SMU) team officially launched its efforts in Iganga District, which is in the Eastern Region of the…
Making a Connection: Specioza
Specioza is a 28 years old woman. Her life in Uganda has not been easy. She was born with a heart valve condition, which has…
Mental Health Awareness Day in Uganda
On Friday, November 25, the StrongMinds Uganda team joined the Ministry of Health to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Day in Kampala. The…
A New Talent Discovered: Wanyama
MEET WANYAMA, a 41-year-old widow, who lost her husband 4 years ago, and has lost 3 of her children to AIDS. Her depression score at…
From Patient to Peer Facilitator: Deborah
MEET DEBORAH, a 34-year-old widow and mother living with HIV. She lost her husband 6 years ago and is caring for their children. Life had…
Smiling Once Again: Sophia
MEET SOPHIA, a 45-year-old single mother of six children in Kampala, Uganda. Years of prostitution triggered a deep and severe depression for Sophia. Her life…
Solving the Depression Epidemic in Africa | Sean Mayberry | TEDxCulverCity
Global healthcare advocate and activist, Sean Mayberry addresses a silent epidemic affecting hundreds of millions Africans, Depression. In a society that attaches stigma to mental…