The Documentary Podcast

The 'grandma benches' of Zimbabwe

Jun 30, 2020
Grandmother Lucia from Zimbabwe, part of a network of grandmothers using cognitive behavioural therapy under 'grandma benches'. These grandmothers have helped over 50,000 people, breaking down mental health stigma in the country. Dr. Dixon Chibanda explains the success of the project and its international reach, including the transition to online therapy during the pandemic.
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