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StrongMinds @MakeStrongMinds

StrongMinds is an NGO with a mission to democratize access to mental healthcare for people with depression globally.

Joined October 2013
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Thank you, Hon. Dr. Aceng, for elevating mental health as a national priority. A 70% increase in reported cases mirrors what we see every day across Uganda. We’re proud to partner with the Ministry of Health to scale proven, community-based depression treatment.
Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero@JaneRuth_Aceng
Feb 19
This morning, I was privileged to launch the State of Uganda Population Report 2025 (SUPRE) under the theme “Mental Health: A Silent Emergency.” The report shows that reported mental cases increased by more than 70% between 2021 and 2024. one in 4 Ugandans is affected
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Proud to see our team representing StrongMinds at the Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in the Philippines. Advocating for equitable access to depression care and mental health as a human right—because no voice should be left behind. 💙 #GlobalMentalHealth #NoVoiceLeftBehind
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We’re a finalist in the #GoodStartChallenge! 🎉 With support from Challenge Works, The Van Leer Foundation, LEGO Foundation, and partners, we’re advancing our work to strengthen the well-being of parents & caregivers of children in Uganda. Learn more 👉 goodstart.challenges.org/fin…
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We’re thrilled to share that StrongMinds is an awardee of Action for Women’s Health, funded by @pivotalventures and managed by LeverForChange. This support helps us deepen impact across Africa, expand to Tanzania, and reach more women with life-changing depression treatment.
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Morning breakaway sessions explored: 1️⃣ Adolescent & Youth Mental Health — empowering schools and young people for resilience. 2️⃣ Community-Led Mental Health & Alternative Care — drawing strength from faith, culture, and local systems. 💚 #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025
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Day 2 of the #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025 kicked off with reflections from Day 1, with rich dialogue on harmonizing evidence-based mental health care with local wisdom, philosophies, and languages, and empowering community leaders to lead change from within. 💚
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We then turned to policy, financing, coordination, and governance, exploring innovative funding models for mental health in a world of shrinking resources. 🌍Plus, an update from the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs & mental health at #UNGA. #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025
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The first-ever #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025 wrapped up Day 1 discussing community-based mental health care in crisis and humanitarian settings. As one moderator said, “Resilience isn’t the absence of trauma, it’s the presence of community, support, inclusion, and hope.” 💚
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She4Change Uganda (SHECU)@she4changeug
22 Oct 2025
In 5 seconds, there is one person somewhere commits suicide @MakeStrongMinds honored to represent at the 1st East Africa Mentalhealth Summit @MestilHotel themed: Community Action: Innovation for Mejtal Health Intergraton Across Sectors
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Most StrongMinds therapy groups begin and/or end with song and dance. And so it was very fitting that we got to take a mid-day mental health break, led in dance by Soul Foundation Uganda. #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025
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Frontline health workers are the first bridge to care. Today’s session on integrating mental health into primary healthcare explored how task-sharing, community engagement, and strong referral systems can help more people in distress get support sooner. 💚
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In the morning sessions, gov't reps from Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya shared a common message: community mental health systems are working to fill the mental health treatment gap, but greater scaling and investment is required. #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025
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We opened with a powerful story from Innocent. Once imprisoned and struggling with depression, he found healing in a therapy group led by a fellow inmate. Today, he’s a group leader himself, supporting 300 others on their journey to recovery. #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025
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Hear Innocent tell his story: vimeo.com/1129471308/0099c75…

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Dr. Martin Baluku, Dean of Psychology at Makerere University, opened the #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025 with a powerful keynote on Decolonizing Mental Health. He called for the study and integration of African wisdom and philosophies into mental health systems.💚
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Innocent’s journey embodies our summit theme — Community Action: Scalable Innovations for Mental Health Integration Across Sectors. When mental health care is rooted in communities, the benefits extend far and wide. 💚 #EastAfricaMentalHealthSummit2025
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Government and civil society leaders from 🇹🇿🇰🇪🇲🇼🇿🇲🇺🇬🇷🇼 are coming together to share learnings and strengthen collaboration for community-led mental health, supporting health, wellbeing, and resilience for people, families, and communities.💚 #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025
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We’re live at the #EastAfricanMentalHealthSummit2025! Theme: Community Action: Scalable Innovations for Mental Health Integration Across Sectors. Together, we’re building a regional movement to scale community-led mental health care. 🌍💚
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📢 New Report: Hope & Dignity Behind Bars Incarcerated populations face urgent mental health challenges. Our latest report explores StrongMinds' prison programming in Uganda and Kenya. Read the full report 👇 strongminds.org/strongminds-… #MentalHealth
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This #WorldRefugeeDay, we focus on environmental refugees who have been displaced by climate disasters. Depression treatment helps them heal and regain hope. Read their stories. 👇 strongminds.org/world-refuge… #EnvironmentalRefugees #MentalHealth #ClimateChange
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