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StrongMinds: Treating Depression in Women at Scale in Africa

Depression in Africa is devastating: It’s the number one disabler of women. In fact, there are 66 million women suffering, 85 percent of whom have no access to treatment. StrongMinds is implementing a cost-effective group therapy program that helps impoverished women to become depression-free. We have treated more than 3,496 women to date. Meet a…

Solving the Depression Epidemic in Africa | Sean Mayberry | TEDxCulverCity

Global healthcare advocate and activist, Sean Mayberry addresses a silent epidemic affecting hundreds of millions Africans, Depression. In a society that attaches stigma to mental health issues, Mayberry finds mass-relief through talk therapy. Sean Mayberry is a former diplomat and social marketer who believes in simple and cost-effective interventions which can improve an area that…