

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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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Innovative Mental Health Support through 'Grandma Benches' in Zimbabwe
03:00 • 5min
Grandmother Counselors of Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe
07:37 • 12min
Success and International Expansion of the Friendship Bench Project
19:30 • 3min
Evolution and Impact of the Friendship Bench Model
22:03 • 5min