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Why I train grandmothers to treat depression | Dixon Chibanda

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A Heartfelt Encounter: Understanding Kufungisisa and Mental Health

This chapter features a heartfelt exchange between a troubled young mother and Grandmother Jack, a community mental health counselor. It sheds light on the pressing issues of mental health, particularly the impact of HIV and socioeconomic challenges, while discussing the concept of 'kufungisisa' as a term for depression in their community.

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