Mental Wellbeing

 

Breaking the Silence: Embracing Mental Wellness with Courage and Care

In our culture, it’s often hard to speak openly about personal struggles, especially when family dynamics and societal norms make vulnerability feel like a risk. But mental wellness is a strength, not a weakness. Seeking help doesn’t mean exposing your private life, it means taking a brave step toward personal healing and growth. Anyone successful whom you admire has certainly had and probably still uses therapy, counseling or coaching.

Therapy and counselling are confidential spaces, designed to protect your story while helping you reclaim control over your life. These are safe environments where what you share stays between you and your mental health professional, free from judgment, gossip, or stigma.

Addressing your challenges is not about airing dirty laundry, it’s about finding life-changing solutions that bring peace to your mind, heart, and relationships. Let’s redefine mental wellness as a tool for empowerment, resilience, and a better future for ourselves and our community.

 

Your journey to clarity and strength begins here.

Check out the resources on this page and take the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. You’re not alone and help is closer than you think. You can also find this full list of resources on the Wellbeing Page of our website. Let’s make mental health a priority and thrive together.

 

 In Zimbabwe:

  • Friendship Bench: An innovative programme offering free talk therapy sessions conducted by trained community health workers, affectionately known as "grandmothers." These sessions take place on discreet wooden benches within local communities, providing a safe space for individuals to discuss their challenges.
  • Website: https://www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org

 

  • Childline Zimbabwe: Provides 24/7 counselling services for children and young people facing various challenges. They offer support through a toll-free helpline (116) and online chat services.
  • Website: https://www.childline.org.zw

 

  • Musasa Project: Focuses on supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, offering counselling and shelter services. They operate a 24-hour helpline at 08080074.
  • Website: https://www.musasaproject.org.zw

 

For the Zimbabwean Diaspora:

  • Find A Helpline: An international directory that connects individuals to free emotional support helplines across various countries. Zimbabweans living abroad can use this resource to find local mental health support services.
  • Website: https://findahelpline.com/countries/zw

 

  • StrongMinds: Operates in several African countries, providing free, community-based therapy for individuals dealing with depression. Their programmes have been effective in transforming lives through improved mental health.
  • Website: https://strongminds.org

 

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): A U.S.-based organisation offering valuable online resources, including support groups and educational programmes, which can benefit individuals worldwide, including those in Zimbabwe.
  • Website: https://www.nami.org

 

  • Mental Health America (MHA): Provides resources and support for mental health issues, including online support groups and screening tools accessible to individuals globally.
  • Website: https://www.mhanational.org

 

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Offers peer-led support groups and wellness tools for individuals living with depression and bipolar disorder, available online for global access.
  • Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org

 

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Provide support groups for individuals struggling with substance abuse, offering a 12-step programme to recovery with meetings available worldwide, including in Zimbabwe.
  • Website: https://www.aa.org and https://www.na.org