Depression is a widespread and serious illness that affects people throughout the world, whether they live in the richest enclaves or the poorest communities. It usually begins during youth. About 5-7% of adolescents in Malawi and Zambia suffer from Depression. Youth with this illness are unable to function in school or work, withdraw from their families and social networks, experience pain and continuous grief, and are at risk of committing suicide. With the right support services, it can be overcome, especially if it is identified and treated quickly. But in southern Africa and elsewhere, people with Depression experience, at best, misunderstanding and lack of appropriate care and, at worst, stigma, discrimination, and isolation, making the impact of the illness much worse. Farm Radio Trust (Malawi), in partnership with the Guidance Counseling and Youth Development Centre of Africa, Farm Radio International, and Dr. Stan Kutcher of Dalhousie University, is implementing a new 3-year initiative called Integrated Mental Health Program in Malawi and Zambia. Working with radio broadcasters, youth groups , schools and health care providers, this innovative program will help youth in Malawi and Zambia understand Depression and its symptoms, and learn how to talk about it and how to get help. #YoseBo
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:37:06 +0000
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