This month, we echo Grandfather Diamond’s call: "Let’s not allow ourselves to suffer in silence."

Talking about how we feel makes us human, it's not a weakness.

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#MensMentalHealth #FriendshipBench #MentalHealthForALL

Thanks so much for spotlighting our work 🙏

We’re thrilled to see this kind of intervention delivered by trained grandmothers in Zimbabwe is getting the recognition it deserves. @friendshipbench.bsky.social @strongminds.bsky.social

Through our African Mental Health Research Initiative, UK & African researchers exchange knowledge in both directions. Solutions from the Global South, like @friendshipbench.bsky.social, should guide mental health care worldwide. #WorldMentalHealthDay

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As part of the NHS 10 Year Plan, the UK aims to improve community-based health care.

There’s so much to learn from global interventions like @friendshipbench.bsky.social, where accessible, community-led support has transformed mental health outcomes.

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I’m spotlighting one of the simplest yet most profound mental health innovations I’ve ever encountered @friendshipbench.bsky.social
✔️It didn’t begin in a lab.
✔️It didn’t need an app.
✔️It started with a bench and a grandmother willing to listen.

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📌 The Friendship Bench book launch and networking event happening on Thursday 7 August (5 - 7:30PM) at the Friendship Bench Hub - Community Center in Harare! RSVP or order a copy of the book here: www.friendshipbench.org/booklaunch

See you there!

Physical Book Launch + Networking Event - You Are Invited!

🗓 7 August 2025 (5 PM – 7:30 PM)
📍 9 Avon Rise, Mount Pleasant

📖 Limited signed copies available.
✅ RSVP or pre-order a signed copy of the book by 04 August 2025: www.friendshipbench.org/booklaunch

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'Storytelling really helps to bond people. You find commonalities, acceptance, validation,'- Carla Neumann, President and Founder of Dream Sponsors Inc.

It's through these shared narratives that we create a sense of belonging that contributes to shared healing. www.friendshipbench.org/podcast

Want to help create safe spaces for mental wellbeing in your community? Gain insights from our founder, Dr.
@DixonChibanda, whose work is transforming mental health support in communities globally.

Be part of the third cohort!

📌 Register here: friendshipbench.org/opening-the-mind

We are grateful to The One You Feed for shining a light on the #FriendshipBench journey. This episode featuring our founder
Dixon Chibanda, "From Benches to Breakthroughs", captures how Friendship Bench has grown into a global mental health movement.

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🚨 New case study alert!

@friendshipbench.bsky.social in Zimbabwe is bridging the mental health gap with community health workers providing counselling on benches near clinics. Since 2022, it has reached 775,000+ clients and is expanding globally!

Learn more: www.gacd.org/our-impact/c...

This week's Read the Spirit cover story by veteran journalist @davidcrumm.bsky.social, Good news for Mental Health Awareness Month: Please meet Dr. Dixon Chibanda and his ‘Friendship Bench’ @friendshipbench.bsky.social buff.ly/96BWUzY #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

“Let’s not allow ourselves to suffer in silence”- Grandfather Diamond.

Men, you don’t have to carry it all alone. It’s okay to ask for help. You are not alone.

#FriendshipBench #MentalHealthForAll