Maimbolwa Ingombe-Mental Health Advocate & Young Leader

04/07/2026

As the Long Holiday is approaching I wish you well, Spent it Well and responsibly. Create time for yourself, spend time in POSITIVE environments and with the right circle of Friends and Family and above all Take care of your MENTAL HEALTH.. Happy 4D..
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Zambia Unicef Zambia United Nations in Zambia UK in Zambia Ministry of Health Zambia Counselling Association Of Zambia-CAZ .

29/06/2026

AFRICAN CREATIVE MARKET
UK in Zambia United Nations in Zambia Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Zambia Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Unicef Zambia

25/06/2026

Strengthening Social Protection Coordination Mechanisms in Zambia.
Ministry of Health Zambia Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Zambia Ministry of Labour and Social Security Zambia Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Zambia Office ILO Country Office for Zambia and Malawi Unicef Zambia United Nations in Zambia UK in Zambia

23/06/2026

Postpartum Depression is REAL...
WHAT IS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION???
This is a SEVERE, Long-Lasting form of Depression that usually occurs after Childbirth.
It is characterized by
1. Extreme sadnesses
2. Exhaustion
3. Insomnia
4. Anxiety that makes it difficult for mothers to take Care of them and their Babies.
This is how mothers end up abandoning or in Worse cases like this Unalive their babies/young ones...
As a Nation,As Ministries responsible for the safety of Mothers and children we need to intervene in such cases and offer these mothers the needed therapy.
Organisations and Hospitals should implement MANDATORY THERAPY TO ALL NEW MOTHERS to protect the Children/babies and the mothers themselves.
Mental Health Association of Zambia Counselling Association Of Zambia-CAZ Unicef Zambia Ministry of Health Zambia

04/06/2026

Dear Men ( Young Middle Aged and Old)
Your Voice Matters
Your Mental Health is Important
Mental Health Association of Zambia Counselling Association Of Zambia-CAZ Ministry of Health Zambia Ikafa Musilizo

03/06/2026

Hello JUNE...

In This month of June I stand with men who have grown up in a society that tells them to stay silent, a society that forbids Men,the young and the old from expressing their Emotions.
Remember Mental Health is not Gender Specific,why should society put a limit to what men should feel or Express??
Today I want to tell all Men out there that your Mental Health matters Too..
MAN UP❌❌
SPEAK UP ☑️☑️🗣️🗣️

25/05/2026

You Cannot see People's Mental Health. Always Be Kind to people you meet and Yes this includes YOURSELF..

18/05/2026

WEBINAR ALERT – THIS THURSDAY.

Everyone has a story they have never told.
Some stories carry pain, healing, growth, fear, hope, and strength.
Join us this Thursday for a powerful conversation on mental health, storytelling, healing, and personal growth through shared experiences and safe conversations.
This webinar is a safe space to learn, connect, heal, and be inspired by real life experiences. You are not alone, and your story matters.
🎙️ Speakers:
Maimbolwa Ingombe
Musukwa Natasha
Hosted by Musonda Esnart
📅 Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰ Time: 20:00hrs (8PM CAT)
📍 Venue: Google Meet
Come ready to listen, learn, heal, and grow.
Invite a friend because one conversation can change a life.

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