Zimbabwe's Friendship Benches mental health therapy, inspired by traditional practices, expands globally.

Zimbabwe's Friendship Benches mental health therapy, which places benches in community locations for older women-trained listeners to provide support, is gaining global traction. Inspired by traditional practices, the initiative has expanded to countries like Vietnam, Botswana, Malawi, Kenya, and Tanzania, influencing mental health plans in New York. The therapy offers a trusted support system, particularly during the pandemic, when mental health needs have grown significantly.

July 05, 2024
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