Discrimination, colonial narratives and power structures within global mental health w/ Dixon Chibanda

How can global mental health and the humanitarian sector move beyond its history of discrimination? In this episode, we take a look inside the global mental health and humanitarian sector. You will meet founder and psychiatrist Dixon Chibanda, who has led Friendship Bench from a local initiative to a global phenomenon. You will hear how powerful encounters with “strangers” contributed to his life's journey. Dixon shares how he has experienced discrimination at various levels within global men...

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PTSD - Post traumatic stress disorder

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22 Jan 202440min

Psychosis - Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Treatment

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22 Jan 202457min

Trauma, coping strategies and the power of presence

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22 Jan 20241h 3min

The Power of Community - Pioneering mental health work with Friendship Bench

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20 Jan 202445min

From living on the streets to helping others w/ Nick

In this rare podcast episode recorded during the interview tour in Sierra leone, you will hear how Nick managed to go from Freetown to UK, end up on the street, and re-build his life again. He has a t...

3 Feb 202027min

Youth & crime w/ Maxie, Amani & Still Shadey

Whats behind a life in crime? How do you move beyonnd it and how do you learn to express your feelings? Learn how Amani and Still Shadey managed to get out of a life in crime, but also how it nearly ...

25 Nov 201951min

UK & mental health with Meg & Maxie

How is UK dealing with mental health and why does youth struggle? Learn what Meg that is working with youth and mental health feels about the UK situation. She was herself close to committing suicide...

11 Nov 201958min