Our major intervention strategy in curbing mental illness and its effects such as suicide in
Zimbabwean communities is aimed at increasing access to mental health services and
deconstructing the stigma and discrimination associated with being young person and a
consumer of mental health services. This project answers the question: How can we leverage mental health programs on digital media as a way to reduce
innate misunderstanding and stigma, in combination with Peer to Peer Mental health supporters
model in a bid of increasing access to mental health services?. Therefore, we provide positive parenting sessions and lessons to caregivers as a way of creating a supportive environment around young people.
Deconstructing the stigma and increasing access to mental health services
The project seeks to increase access to mental health services as a way of countering the suicide rates and depression levels among young people.
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
PROJECT STATS
Project Type Process
Current phase of development Stage 2: Research & Development
Expected location of implementation Africa
Implemented in Zimbabwe
Direct Impact 20000 people
Funding $ 5000
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http//:youthinaction.co.zw
Ntokozo Nyathi +263779710340
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