Category Archives: Uganda

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…

On August 9, tragedy struck when a mountain of garbage collapsed in Uganda’s capital of Kampala, killing 35 people. The Kiteezi landfill has served as…

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…

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, yet its impact on men remains significantly underreported and undertreated, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where the internalization of masculine…

This three-year grant represents the US Government’s first-ever investment in mental health in Uganda. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a three-year,…

As we enter Earth Month and rally to protect our planet, we need to recognize the profound impact climate change effects can have on mental…

We have successfully implemented a pilot program in four prisons in Uganda, accounting for just 10% of the total incarcerated population. The prevalence of severe…

As we celebrated our ten-year anniversary throughout 2023, StrongMinds staff and leadership came together to reflect on our achievements and to define a new globally…

Kampala, Uganda – Feb 28, 2024 – After ten years of work treating depression through Interpersonal Group Therapy (IPT-G), StrongMinds has provided 500,000 individuals with…

Since our first therapy groups commenced in 2014, we have sought to develop efficiencies in our therapy model that will allow us to reach more…