Category Archives: Uganda

Every mother deserves a healthy start, but for millions of women around the world, pregnancy and early motherhood are overshadowed by depression.  Up to one…

The Katwe area of Kampala, Uganda is often referred to as a slum. Home to 35,000 people, the neighborhood sits on a rail line and…

In December, heavy rains swept across Uganda, triggering widespread flooding and catastrophic landslides. The mountainous Elgon region along the Kenya-Uganda border was hard-hit. A devastating…

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…

With nearly 2,000 cases of Mpox in Uganda as of a few weeks ago, it’s increasingly important to address the mental health impacts of the…

As we celebrate International Day of Education, it’s important to address an often-overlooked factor that can affect students’ success: mental health. For many adolescents, untreated…

On Thursday, December 5th, StrongMinds and its partners proudly launched the Community of Practice on Community-Based Solutions for Mental Health. This pioneering initiative brings together…

Heavy rains in Uganda have triggered widespread flooding, leading to catastrophic landslides throughout the country. The Elgon region, a mountainous area straddling the border with…

StrongMinds is excited to share its newest report addressing the link between our climate and our mental health, with a special focus on the Kotido…

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…