Zimbabwe’s ‘Friendship Bench’ Offers Blueprint for Mental Health Treatment Across Africa
Doctors say mental health problems are a hidden crisis in much of Africa, but lay health workers in Zimbabwe have been offering private therapy sessions on the grounds of clinics across Harare. A trial conducted by the University of Zimbabwe, along with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and King’s College London, shows the therapy has led to a big improvement in mental health. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the treatment could be a blueprint for tackling mental health in Africa.
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Yes please!
taking the bench to a higher level
It's a blueprint for mental health services across the world. The cost of mental health services are prohibitive in many parts of the world where psychiatrists and psychologists are in abundance. I hope this brilliant idea of Dr Chibanda is rolled out across the globe.
I love this approach and idea. Everyone deserves to get the help they need regardless of their financial situation. Thank you from AMERICA!💯🙏🏽❤️