Globally, 280 million people are living with depressive disorders. In low-income countries, approximately 85% receive no treatment.
StrongMinds provides free group therapy to women and adolescents in Uganda and Zambia.
The Happier Lives Institute recently completed a cost-effectiveness analysis concluding that StrongMinds’ depression treatment is one of the world’s most cost-effective interventions for increasing wellbeing. It is 9x more cost-effective than direct cash transfers for improving the life of an individual, as well as their entire household.
Join us together with the Happier Lives Institute for a discussion about the Happier Lives Institute report and how it disrupts prevailing thinking in the world of charitable giving.
When: 14th of November, 12:00-12:45 Swedish time (UTC+1)
Where: Online via Zoom
How: 30 minutes presentation followed by 15 minutes Q&A.
The event is free and open to the public. Welcome! _______
The Swedish Network for Global Mental Health is a non-profit association for individuals interested in mental health in a global context. From researchers and clinicians to policy makers and civil society.
The Most Cost-Effective Ways to Treat Depression Globally
Globally, 280 million people are living with depressive disorders. In low-income countries, approximately 85% receive no treatment.
StrongMinds provides free group therapy to women and adolescents in Uganda and Zambia.
The Happier Lives Institute recently completed a cost-effectiveness analysis concluding that StrongMinds’ depression treatment is one of the world’s most cost-effective interventions for increasing wellbeing. It is 9x more cost-effective than direct cash transfers for improving the life of an individual, as well as their entire household.
Join us together with the Happier Lives Institute for a discussion about the Happier Lives Institute report and how it disrupts prevailing thinking in the world of charitable giving.
The event is free and open to the public. Welcome!
_______
The Swedish Network for Global Mental Health is a non-profit association for individuals interested in mental health in a global context. From researchers and clinicians to policy makers and civil society.