Meet Monica: Mother, Leader, Mental Health Advocate
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…
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Resilience After the Outbreak: Supporting Mental Health During Cholera
“People were afraid of me, avoided me, and spread rumors. Even my husband, at first, kept his distance,” said Mildred. Mildred, who lives in Kabwe,…
StrongMinds Partners With Zambia Correctional Service To Treat Depression Among Inmates and Officers
February 2nd, 2026 Lusaka, Zambia – StrongMinds, a global non-profit that treats depression using layperson-led interpersonal group therapy (IPT-G), and the Zambia Correctional Service have…
A Fireside Chat with our Expert on Mental Health in Prisons
Faith Bothuwok Fuachan developed—and now coordinates—StrongMinds’ peer-led mental health program in Uganda’s prisons. Her 25-year career uniquely prepared her to take on the challenge of…
StrongMinds Named an Action for Women’s Health Awardee
Kampala, Uganda – November 12, 2025 – StrongMinds, a global nonprofit that treats depression among women in Africa, is one of 80+ organizations awarded funding…
Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies
Whether coping with droughts and outbreaks, or reeling from the aftermath of floods and extreme weather, millions of people across Africa confront not only physical…
Local Voices, Global Impact: How Youth in Africa Destigmatize Mental Health
This International Youth Day, we celebrate the incredible role young people play in transforming their communities, and nowhere is this more evident than in the…
StrongMinds Report Details Work Treating Depression in Uganda’s Prisons Group therapy may be a key to reducing recidivism
July 15, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kampala, Uganda – StrongMinds, a global non-profit that treats depression using layperson-led interpersonal group therapy (IPT-G), has released a…
StrongMinds Releases Our Prison Programming Report, Hope and Dignity Behind Bars: Expanding Mental Healthcare Access in Prisons In Uganda and Kenya
StrongMinds is proud to release its latest report highlighting the transformative impact of our prison programming on mental health. As mental health challenges continue to…
The Mental Health Impact of Urbanization and Population Growth in Africa
Africa is urbanizing at an unprecedented pace, with its population growing rapidly. By 2050, 90% of the world’s urban population growth will be concentrated in…