Chido Rwafa- Madzvamutse

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Are you struggling to cope after a crisis? You’re not alone.

After a disaster, it’s normal to feel:
😟Anxious or sad
😠Irritable or angry
💔Grief over loved ones
🏚️ Distress over loss of home or income

Healthy coping starts with:
🕊️ Giving yourself time to adjust
🤝Reaching out for support

Social connection is key to recovery.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

🗓️ Save the Date!

Join us on 10 October 2025 for a regional dialogue on “Strengthening Mental Health Systems before, during and after disasters and emergencies.”

🕚 11:00–13:00 (Brazzaville time)
🔗 https://t.co/awv4yS48Qt

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Only 11 African countries have included mental health in their disaster plans, leaving millions without support during emergencies.

@WHOAFRO is urging urgent action to close this gap and ensure mental wellbeing is protected before, during, and after crises.

#MentalHealthMatters

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Mental health care is not a luxury, it’s a lifeline.

In times of crisis, disaster or emergency, mental health and psychosocial support must be at the centre of every response plan.
Let’s champion safe, healthy spaces which promote and protect good mental health.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Happening Now: The sub-regional workshop to accelerate IGAP implementation strengthening diagnosis, treatment & care for epilepsy & neurological disorders. Over 4 million people in the African Region live with active epilepsy, many without access to needed treatment.

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

@WHO @WHOAFRO @HealthZA @kibachio @IBESocialMedia @CHAI_health @UNinSouthAfrica @ShenaazEl @DWYPD_ZA @epilepsyaction @ChidoRwafa 📸 Scenes from today’s opening of the IGAP Conference in Southern Africa.
Delegates from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa are working with @WHO & partners to make epilepsy & neurological disorders a health priority —strengthening care, treatment & prevention.

[Dr. Kibachio J. Mwangi; MD, PhD. @kibachio]

Despite the availability of effective diagnosis and treatment, three out of four people in low-income countries living with Epilepsy do not get the care they need.

The @WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan, (IGAP) endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2021, provides us with a clear roadmap.

It calls on us to ;
✅ Raise policy prioritisation
✅ Ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
✅ Invest in prevention and brain health promotion.
✅ Strengthen data and research
✅ Approach epilepsy and other neurological disorders through a public health lens.

In short, the IGAP is our collective opportunity to turn commitments into action ‼️

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Starting today, we kick off the Intercountry Learning Workshop on Epilepsy & Neurological Disorders in Southern Africa.

Together with partners, we’re accelerating the implementation of IGAP to make epilepsy & other neurological disorders a public health priority.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

If you are having thoughts of suicide:

🔸 Remember, it is okay to not be okay.
🔸 Talk to someone you trust about how you feel.
🔸 Seek professional help.

#StartTheConversation

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

If you're worried that someone is at risk of suicide, here’s how you can help:

💙 Talk to them about how they are feeling
💙 Encourage them to seek help⁣
💙 Check in with them regularly⁣
💙 If they are in immediate danger, contact the emergency services and do not leave them alone

#StartTheConversation
#SuicidePrevention

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Our webinar on mental health is 2 days away! Join us for this session as we explore the challenges and innovations shaping mental health care in diverse regions.

Register now 👉 https://t.co/RlA5A5jrxY

#MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[AKU Brain & Mind Institute @AKU_BMI]

Join our upcoming webinar on mental health in diverse regions, focusing on key challenges and innovative solutions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Register today: https://t.co/RlA5A5jrxY

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #Mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

🚨 Save the Date!

Join us for the Regional Public Awareness Webinar on Workplace Mental Health 🌍🧠

Topic: Healthy Minds at Work, prioritizing mental health 🏥
📅 Friday, 18th October 2024
⏰ 11am - 1pm (Brazzaville Time GMT+1)
💻 Scan the QR code below to register

Let’s prioritize mental health at work! #MentalHealthMatters

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Take care of your #MentalHealth!

While employers play a key role in creating safe work environments and implementing policies that support mental well-being, you can also take steps to support yourself.
Learn stress management techniques and seek support when needed 👇🏿:
https://t.co/Id5V6f1wHj

[Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo @CKyobutungi]

Applications for the Mental Health Data Prize Africa now open. 10 awards for GBP 200,000 each are up for grabs.
DEADLINE: July 31

Apply, RT, Share

#WeAreAfrica
#IamAPHRC

@aphrc @wellcometrust @MHDPrizeAFRICA @Wekesah

Details in the link below 👇👇👇
https://t.co/VfQIlR40o6

[Suvarna Alladi @alladi_suvarna]

Inspiring accounts to promote brain health across the world @WHO @igap_awareness launch-Local needs meet global efforts #KaBHI @DHFWKA @Comm_dhfwka @wfneurology @alzassociation @GreenlandRohan
@SoaniaMathur @ChidoRwafa
@rodcataldi @WGrisold @ddmentalhealth @Netravathi_m

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

The American University in Cairo will run the 10th Annual Mental Health Leadership course from 02nd to 12th June 2024. @AfricaCDC will support a number of public health professionals from African Union Member States to participate in the course through their Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP).
#MHLP is a three-year flagship programme to prepare leaders in the health system to apply multifaceted approaches to understand and address mental health on the continent through a public health and human rights lens.

Public health professionals with innovative projects to strengthen mental health systems in Africa are highly encouraged to apply. The application period is from 26th March to 26th April 2024 and link can be found here https://t.co/BKDrFl3btN.

[Trevor Ncube @TrevorNcube]

Men’s mental health, toxic masculinity and suicide are some of the issues I discuss with Dr Chido Rwafa Madzvamutse @ChidoRwafa on the next @ConvoWithTrevor . She is a specialist psychiatrist and public mental health specialist. Subscribe to👉🏿 https://t.co/w040RJK8Mm #ICWT22

[CPMH @CPMentalHealth]

🔔 Reminder! Application due date 31 August 2022 for Post-graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Mental Health and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public Mental Health in 2023.
https://t.co/xU5bGXnYtu
https://t.co/tX8ledF5rE