Uganda
StrongMinds works across all districts, providing therapy to adult women and adolescents in and out of schools, refugees, and incarcerated populations.
Our Approach in Uganda
StrongMinds Uganda leads in promoting mental health awareness, using evidence-based communication to reduce stigma and encourage health-seeking behavior.
Committed to collaboration, we partner with the private sector and civil society to integrate mental health solutions, demonstrating the multisectoral nature of mental health care.
As a mental health advocate, StrongMinds Uganda actively engages in advocacy, raising awareness and driving systemic change to prioritize mental health at district and national levels.
Our evidence-based group therapy programs address the mental health needs of Uganda, offering accessible and cost-effective solutions that empower individuals and communities.
StrongMinds Uganda’s community-led programs empower individuals through group therapy sessions, fostering community support and resilience for long-term well-being and positive mental health outcomes.
Special Programs
Prison Pilot
StrongMinds successfully implemented a pilot program in four prisons in Uganda and plans to integrate prison interventions into broader government partnerships.
Police Pilot
StrongMinds began a pilot program to use the IPT-G therapy model within the Ugandan police force.
The Ugandan Depression Epidemic
46% of adolescents we screen exhibit moderate to severe depression symptoms.
Up to 25% of people experience depression.
The Numbers
54,512
People treated for depression.
3,374
Inmates treated for depression.
80%
Are depression-free by the end of therapy.
Help transform lives and livelihoods through improved mental health and well-being.
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