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Psyche Relief Campaigning for Mental Health Awareness

Psyche Relief Campaigning for Mental Health Awareness

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Primary SDG:

E-WEB-Goal-03

Founder(s):

Elizabeth Navugga

Shirley Tumwebaze

Current Start-up Stage:

Prototyping

Venture Type:

Niche Venture

Milestones:

  • 2019

    Founded in USV Intern-preneurship Course

  • 2020

    Appeared on 93.3 KFM Radio Show

  • 2020

    100 volunteers participated in online mental health campaign

The Problem

There is a lot of misinformation and myths besetting mental illness in Uganda. For example, the symptoms of mental illness are often construed as consequences of curses or witchcraft.

Estimates suggest that up to 35% of Ugandans suffer a mental disorder and 15% require treatment (BJ psych Int.,2017) If left untreated, these can lead to poor well-bring and suicide.

The Product

Psyche Relief is using social media campaigns for sensitization to increase young people’s awareness and knowledge of mental health in Uganda.

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The Impact

Mental health is important at every stage of life, including childhood and adolescence. Currently a lot of focus is on it’s effect on adults.

The work Psyche Relief will eventually increase self efficacy and confidence in young people to comfortably reach out and ask for help when they suspect to have mental health issues.

The Future

Psyche Relief is currently in the process of formally registering and plans to open a physical address to offer professional counselling from. Future strategies could involve establishing school support groups and/or organizing infotainment events, depending on the results of prototyping.

Primary SDG:

E-WEB-Goal-03

Founder(s):

Elizabeth Navugga

Shirley Tumwebaze

Current Start-up Stage:

Prototyping

Venture Type:

Niche Venture

Milestones:

  • 2019

    Founded in USV Intern-preneurship Course

  • 2020

    Appeared on 93.3 KFM Radio Show

  • 2020

    100 volunteers participated in online mental health campaign

The Problem

There is a lot of misinformation and myths besetting mental illness in Uganda. For example, the symptoms of mental illness are often construed as consequences of curses or witchcraft.

Estimates suggest that up to 35% of Ugandans suffer a mental disorder and 15% require treatment (BJ psych Int.,2017) If left untreated, these can lead to poor well-bring and suicide.

The Product

Psyche Relief is using social media campaigns for sensitization to increase young people’s awareness and knowledge of mental health in Uganda.

96820692_257033562328554_3413110557652287488_n

The Impact

Mental health is important at every stage of life, including childhood and adolescence. Currently a lot of focus is on it’s effect on adults.

The work Psyche Relief will eventually increase self efficacy and confidence in young people to comfortably reach out and ask for help when they suspect to have mental health issues.

The Future

Psyche Relief is currently in the process of formally registering and plans to open a physical address to offer professional counselling from. Future strategies could involve establishing school support groups and/or organizing infotainment events, depending on the results of prototyping.

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