Maimbolwa Ingombe-Mental Health Advocate & Young Leader

27/04/2026

This is a sad Reality in our Country and what is even more Sad is how some people are making this a laughing Matter..
We need more Government intervention in this matter and Mental Health in General.
More
• Awareness is needed
• Cheaper and Affordable Counselling and Therapy.
• Mandatory Mental Health "Are You ok" short campaigns in Communities,Places of Work and School.
Let Us Work Together as a National and End Mental Health illnesses.
Ministry of Health Zambia Unicef Zambia Counselling Association Of Zambia-CAZ Ikafa Musilizo Mutinta Hichilema CIDRZ - the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia

Failed relationships leading cause of mental illness amongst women this year - Chainama hospital

MORE than 200 people, the majority of them women, have been treated at Lusaka’s Chainama Hills Hospital for severe mental illness triggered by divorces and failed relationships since January this year.

Hospital spokesperson George Tafuna revealed that three-quarters of the cases involved women struggling with depression after being abandoned by their husbands.

Dr Tafuna explained that many women find it difficult to cope when left alone with children, especially as family support structures have shifted towards nuclear circles.

“We saw about 200 patients this quarter, and three-quarters of those we have seen are women battling anxiety and depression. We have more cases of depression; majority women affected by failed relationships issues and domestic violence,” he said.

Dr Tafuna said that the hospital provides psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to help women regain independence, particularly those raised to depend entirely on their husbands. For men, most cases involved struggles with the pressure of providing for their families.

“For a long time men have been dealing with issues of high expectations because they have been taught to be providers for their families,” Dr Tafuna said.

He added that occupational therapy is offered to men to help them find alternative coping mechanisms, while diversional therapy is used for those frustrated by career choices that fail to meet their needs.

Dr Tafuna acknowledged that Chainama Hills Hospital continues to grapple with stigma, as many citizens still perceive it solely as a mental health facility.

He emphasised that the institution is working to educate visitors about the wide range of services it offers beyond psychiatric care.

Credit: Zambia Daily Mail

17/04/2026

The Silent Battle that Most Zambians and people worldwide are facing is Mental illness..
A voice to voiceless and let's end the mental Health stigma

12/03/2026

HAPPY YOUTH DAY..
As you Celebrate your Day today, remember to Take care of your Mental Health as well.
And always remember Seeking for Help Regarding your Mental Health is not a Weakness.
Talk to someone today.
Reach out to me and let me Help you.
You're Loved
You deserve to be Heard
Because Your Mental Health Matters.

03/03/2026

I started March on a good note, I added purpose to my mission as a Mental Health advocate. I had a wonderful session of Counselling.
Choosing to seek help when you are overwhelmed is not a weakness, Society and life can be a lot to deal with Take Care of Your Mental Health,It Matters
Reach out and Let me Help you.

07/02/2026

Our Children are Facing more Mental Health challenges than you Think.. Reasons can be various but one of the Major ones is we DO NOT check on them.. WE DO NOT have certain sensitive talks with them. As parents,guardians,and care takers let us break the "tradition" of not talking to our children because it's a taboo. Mental health illness is REAL.

CHAINAMA HOSPITAL ADVISES PARENTS AGAINST ENROLLING TODDLERS AS YOUNG AS 2YRS IN SCHOOL, LEADS TO MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

MORE than 1,035 children aged between 10 and 18 were treated for mental illnesses at Lusaka’s Chainama Hills Hospital last year, with cases linked to substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and emotional or physical abuse.

Hospital assistant public relations officer Obed K***a revealed that the figures were recorded between April and December 2025, following the opening of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, a unit dedicated to young patients.

He said the hospital has been overwhelmed by the rising number of children requiring psychiatric care.

“Chainama has opened a mental health clinic for children, which is a separate unit from the main hospital. From April to December last year, we treated about 1,035 mental-related illnesses among children,” Mr K***a said.

He explained that cannabis abuse remains the leading cause of admissions among young patients, while bullying at home and in schools, as well as emotional neglect, is also a contributing factor.

“The hospital is treating children as young as 10 years old with mental illnesses as a result of substance abuse, with the main drug being cannabis. Bullying either in homes or at schools is also another reason for mental illness admissions,” Mr K***a added.

He further cautioned parents against enrolling toddlers as young as two years in school, noting that prolonged hours away from home can traumatise children and lead to mental health problems later in life.

Mr K***a emphasised the importance of a strong emotional bond between parents and children, warning that parental depression, anxiety, or substance abuse can put children at risk of developing psychiatric conditions.

“When a child is very young and the mother is not present emotionally, or maybe she also has mental-related health issues, the child risks having a mental health-related illness which starts to manifest when they are a bit older,” he said.

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15/01/2026

DID YOU KNOW
Mental illness in children can be hard for parents to notice. As a result, many children who could be helped by treatment don't get the help they need. Learn the warning signs of mental illness in children and how you can help your child.
Unicef Zambia Mental Health Association of Zambia Aspramed Telehealth

10/01/2026

The People around You Play a very important role in your Life..
Unicef Zambia

Solid friendships and family support can make a huge difference when things get tough. The mental health chatbot has tips to help you build those connections.

Send "TIPS" to UReport Zambia 878 or WhatsApp +260768878878 and start your journey.

🌞 Happy weekend! Take a moment to check in with someone:

Stronger connections = better mental health



U-Report

07/01/2026

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03/01/2026

*SELF-ACCEPTANCE* is embracing your whole self—flaws, strengths, successes, and failures without harsh judgment, recognizing your inherent worth, and treating yourself with compassion, which builds resilience, reduces anxiety and depression, and creates a stable base for personal growth.
Thank you Unicef Zambia .

Mental Health Association of Zambia Counselling Association Of Zambia-CAZ Aspramed Telehealth

Self-acceptance is key to mental health. Learn how to challenge stereotypes and accept yourself for who you are with our chatbot.

Send “TIPS” to 878 or WhatsApp +260768878878 and get started on your self-acceptance journey. You are enough. 🩵

08/09/2025

HAPPY NEW WEEK
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH TO YOU???

To seek help, assistance, Time off because of your Mental Health is NOT!!! A sign of weakness.
Take Care of yourself Mental Health

01/09/2025

Happy New Week, Happy New Month..
New Mindset?
As we Enter a new month we carry gratitude but also we still carry with us unfinished business, projects, relationships. This is normal but are we also taking into account how much these things are impacting our Mental Health?
Pause, Breath 🫁.. Let go of what is no longer serving you.
Take care of your Mental Health. Reach out for professional help, trusted Friends/ family and together let us work towards improving the state of our Mental Health.

Maimbolwa P. Ingombe