Remembering our friend and colleague, Hope Busingye
With deep sorrow, the StrongMinds team mourns the loss of Hope Busingye, who passed away on September 18th, 2021. Hope was one of the first…
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Half a million people in Africa reached through our innovative depression treatment
StrongMinds has reached a new milestone: we have now treated depression in more than 100,000 women and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa and changed the lives…
Addressing depression stigma in Uganda
Psychology Today talks to Tina Ntulo about the impact of depression stigma on women in Uganda, and what StrongMinds is doing to combat misinformation and…
4 facts you didn’t know about mental health in Africa
In an article for the World Economic Forum’s Agenda blog, Sean Mayberry writes about the urgent need for depression treatment among women in sub-Saharan Africa,…
StrongMinds to join Chat for Impact Accelerator
The Chat for Impact Summit, powered by WhatsApp, has named StrongMinds as one of ten 10 social justice organizations to join Impact Accelerator. Winners were…
Treating Depression in Adolescents in Zambia during COVID-19
When life doesn’t go as planned, adjusting to new circumstances can be difficult. In some cases, it can lead to anxiety and depression. Clara, *…
Christina’s Story of Depression Recovery in a Refugee Settlement
Christina lives in a refugee settlement in northeastern Uganda. At 28-years old, she has already endured a lifetime of instability. When her family fled Sudan,…
VIDEO: Triggers of Depression – Grief
GRIEF When we lose someone we love, it can really hurt. This is normal. But when pain fails to subside over time, it can be…
VIDEO: Triggers of Depression – Life Changes
LIFE CHANGES When life doesn’t go as planned, it can really hurt. Sometimes, it can even trigger depression. Check out the first video in our…
StrongMinds mourns the passing of John Mayeya
StrongMinds mourns the loss of a dear friend and supporter in Zambia, John Mayeya, who passed away this weekend from COVID-19. John was the Director…