StrongMinds Inc
StrongMinds provides life-changing mental health services to women in Africa using innovative community-based group therapy.
According to the WHO, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. In Africa, an estimated 66M women have depression and 85% have no access to treatment. Since 2014, StrongMinds has treated over 200,000 individuals for depression symptoms, with 80% measuring as depression-free after therapy. When a woman recovers from depression, she is more engaged in the community and her economic activity increases. Her family eats more meals and her children go to school more often. When you invest in mental health, you invest in the future of an individual, their family, and their community.
Supporters
- Adaeze Chukwudebe
I believe that every person deserves the right to improve their mental health.
- Lorenzo Lupo1
Inspired by Effective Altruism, here is my cent to help these women live a happier life. Thanks StrongMinds to give me this opportunity!
- Eli Kaufman
Inspired by Effective Altruism, this is a neglected cause area where we can help others in a cost-effective way.
- Mette Westander5
Happier Lives Institute has concluded that Strong Minds is one of the most effective charities out there in terms of increasing wellbeing: https://www.happierlivesinstitute.org/donation-advice.html
- Hampton Moseley2
Strong Minds is doing great work to help people and very effectively! :)
