Kushinga

Mental health system strengthening in Zimbabwe

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

Our team’s much awaited systematic review on prison mental health in Africa is finally out! So much hard work Aish Lovett and @HelenJack18 #prison #mentalhealth https://t.co/dKsQhkmoPg @kkidia @ThornicroftG @DebraMachando

[WIRED2LoveAndThrive @wired2lovethriv]

Join us 4 #MyHealthMyWealth on 16 October via Zoom.We will be joined by @DrNyarai,a naturopathic physician who's driven by a passion 4 wellness that empowers with @tana_chikaura, who's passionate Mental Health Advocate working with the youth.
@ChiratidzocharityAssociation

[DLT Magazine Schools @dlt_schools]

Read about the 600+ strong Grandmothers of Zimbabwe who are volunteering to aid depression & anxiety. @friendshipbench are this months #Heroesofthemonth in @NGKids #DLTFaves #LibraryWeek
https://t.co/2gb0y8dtYI

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

Talk about it. Whatever it is that’s weighing on you, you need to talk about it. Our Friendship Bench peer counselor’s are here to support you 💛

📲 Just WhatsApp [phone], all sessions are free, anonymous and confidential.

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

You get to decide how your story goes. Decide today and take control! Only you can.

#MondayMotivation #Fairytales #yourlifeyoudecide #power

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

The first step to regulating and managing our triggers and emotions is to be aware of them!

#mentalhealth #triggers #stress #stressmanagement #copingskills #kushinga #MentalHealthAwareness

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

Triggers! We can not always avoid them. So how do we manage our emotions when they do come?

Here are some steps to cope!

#triggers #mentalhealth #copingskills

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

Learn what you need to be able to deal with the triggers and all the feelings that may arise!

[WHO Zimbabwe @WHO_Zimbabwe]

Just found out you are #COVID19 positive and not sure what to do?

Here are a few tips on what you should do to protect your family 👪 and friends;

#GetVaccinated

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

When we are in the middle of obstacles it’s hard to see things clearly! Change your perspective and you’ll see things differently! #MondayMotivation #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealth

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

5 #MondayMood Boosters

1. Let the sunshine into your house 🏡 ☀️
2. Go for a walk in nature 🚶‍♀️🌳
3. Buy flowers or bake a cake for someone 💐🧁
4. Play some upbeat music 🎶
5. Do something you've been putting off ✅

📸 Mufakose street art

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

Here for you 💚

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

Why do we let our perfectionism get in the way of progress?

Have you ever felt that something you were doing just wasn’t good enough to show people yet? Sometimes we get in our own way and sacrifice progress for perfection!

#mentalhealth #progess #perfection

[WHO Zimbabwe @WHO_Zimbabwe]

How have you been keeping safe at work?

Handwashing is important as a means of controlling the spread of #COVID19.

Here are five key moments at work:

#GetVaccinated

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

8 ways to look after your mental health when working from home. #Covid19 #Zimbabweans #LockdownMeasures

[Kushinga @kushingazim]

As we wrap up the week. Here are some tools to help when feeling overwhelmed!

#PhysicalActivity #physicalgroundingtechniques #groundingtechniques #mentalhealth

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

#SundaySelfCare

🚫 Practice saying no
☀️ Get some sun on your skin
💚 Do 10 minutes of mindfulness
📱 Take a break from social media
👋 Connect with friend

What would you add?

[Create Zim @CreateZim]

Here are a few healthy habits to practice daily that will transform your overall health, which will only get better with time!

Drink water strategically.

Make time for reading

Use your lunch break wisely

Eat more greens

Take a walk!

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

Yes we do! Free, anonymous and confidential from the comfort of your own home. WhatsApp [phone] or book online at https://t.co/UQtlz3pCvl

#MentalHealthFirst

[iCon.Bee🐝 @tdzuda]

Be kind to yourself today. Rest, relax, and reflect on everything good happening in your life. Your mental health matters 💚 Have a good morning 💚