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The 'Grandma Benches' of Zimbabwe
The 'Grandma Benches' of Zimbabwe
The 'Grandma Benches' of Zimbabwe
Sunday 5th July 2020
Discover how grandmothers in Zimbabwe are revolutionizing mental healthcare with Friendship Benches on 'All In The Mind'.
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Get the buttons here!Grandmothers Leading the Mental Health Revolution in Zimbabwe
We've worked with grandfathers before, but mansplaining- I don't know what you want to call it. We now have a lot of friends in the community.
Picture this: in a country with fewer than 20 psychiatrists for over 14 million people, a group of grandmothers is stepping up to transform mental healthcare. In Zimbabwe, mental health is a pressing issue, and traditional resources are scarce. That's where psychiatrist Dr. Dixon Chibanda's innovative Friendship Benches come into play. In this episode of 'All In The Mind', host Kim Chakanetsa chats with Dr.
Chibanda about his groundbreaking initiative that trains grandmothers to provide cognitive behavioral therapy in their communities. These 'grandma benches' have shown remarkable success, even outperforming conventional treatments in clinical trials. The episode also delves into the challenges and adaptations of this program, including its expansion into virtual therapy to reach a global audience. Tune in to discover how these community-driven efforts are making a real difference in the fight against depression and anxiety in Zimbabwe.