sirbadharon93This month’s edition of The Heartbeat introduces the story and work of Heart to Heart Spaces, a community-based organisation advancing mental health awareness, advocacy, and supportive spaces in Uganda.The issue explores the healing power of African storytelling and story
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Pamela Natasha BugembeAFRICANISING MENTAL HEALTH PART ONE. When an African is struggling, where do they go first- a therapist, a clinic or the people around them? Answer: The people around them. A friend, a family member, a community leader or even,
Read Moresirbadharon93With the growth of the mental health sector comes a new and necessary conversation: the role of People with Lived Experience (PWLE).People with Lived Experience are individuals who have personally lived with a mental health condition, navigated recovery, cared
Read Moresirbadharon93This is the first of many newsletters coming your way from and we are so grateful to begin this journey with you.Heart to Heart Spaces is dedicated to creating safe and compassionate spaces where individuals can heal, share their
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeLAYING THE FOUNDATION. The brain is the brain, psychology is psychology and diagnosis is diagnosis, and yes, mental health is often presented as universal. But human beings do not exist outside culture. If anything, we suffer in cultural contexts.
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Gabrielle Mirembe PearlDepression a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed and can lead
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeOftentimes, our understanding of PTSD trickles down from War movies. And although these often provide insight, we do not get a full visual on the condition which then affects how we perceive and understand it. And one key factor
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good reminder to focus on the importance of mental health and its impact on our well-being. This particular month sheds light and was created as a way to educate the public about mental
Read MorePamela Natasha BugembeQ: First Off, what is a Learning Disability? A learning disability is a neurological condition that affects an individual's ability to acquire, process, and use information effectively. These disabilities can impact skills such as reading, writing, math, reasoning, and
Read MoreGabrielle Mirembe PearlWhat is self-harm? Self-harm is a phenomena where someone will intentionally cause bodily harm to themselves. This is usually in a bid to deal with difficult feelings.Most people who self –harm do it as a way to express feelings
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