World AIDS Day: How Mental Health Treatment Supports the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
On December 1, we join the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness and reflect on the progress made in…
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Stories of Impact: Real Lives Transformed Through Therapy
Behind every statistic lies a human story—a life transformed and a spark of hope reignited. At StrongMinds, we’re incredibly proud of our numbers: we’re on…
StrongMinds Report Reveals Climate Change is Deepening Depression in Pastoral Community in Uganda
October 15th, 2024 Kampala, Uganda – StrongMinds, a global non-profit treating depression through layperson-led interpersonal group therapy (IPT-G), released a report describing the effects of…
Report: Our Climate & Our Mental Health – A Case Study from Kotido District, Uganda
StrongMinds’ report addresses the link between climate change — including extreme weather events — and our mental health in Africa, with a special focus on…
Zambia’s Climate Crisis: A Severe Drought Takes its Toll on Lives, Economies, and Mental Health
Climate change is causing severe droughts in many parts of the world. Zambia is facing the worst drought in decades, causing widespread crop failures and…
StrongMinds Helps Launch a Coalition for Scaling Mental Health
StrongMinds is proud to announce we are a founding member of the Coalition For Scaling Mental Health (CSMH) and are joining forces with three other…
World Suicide Prevention Day: Confronting Depression and Suicide in Africa
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…
Kiteezi Landslide Highlights Urgent Need for Mental Health Care in Climate Disaster Responses
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…
Improving Educational Outcomes by Supporting Adolescent Mental Health
As fall approaches, students across the globe prepare for the new school year. This time of year can bring a mix of excitement, anticipation, and…
What We Learned: Our Attendance at AIDS2024
AIDS2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, took place in Munich, Germany, July 22-26. Nearly 15,000 people gathered in person and online to put people first…