“My name is Ruth Chilimbila, and I come from Mutebe village in Mumbwa District. Before I joined the REPSSI program, I used to worry a lot. I was solely responsible for taking care of the children, and despite trying many things, nothing seemed to work. This stress often caused my blood pressure to rise. But once I joined the REPSSI intervention program, the numerous challenges I faced started to ease.

Mavis Phiri, a 22-year-old mother of Duka Village shares how she has learnt how to manage negative emotions. She says this has helped her to have a positive outlook to life and to be able to provide better care to her child.

Maureen Hang’andu, a caregiver and beneficially on the mental health says the intervention has significantly improved the relationship she now enjoys with her husband. She explained below;

Finet Malambo, a 34-year-old mother of Kakanka shares how she has learnt to overcome suicide ideation. She says, the introduction to mental health sessions have helped her from strong urges taking her own life and now she has developed a positive outlook of life committed to care of her children and family.

Clive Nyirenda, 48, is a vibrant and outgoing individual whose inner light shines through his eyes. His journey to where he is today is filled with challenges and perseverance. He shares his story;

Cecilia Mwanza’s Story of ChangeCecilia Mwanza, a 20-year-old adolescent caregiver from Sambani village in Rufunsa, reflects on the profound impact of a session led by Community Based Volunteer Mrs. Betty Nguni.

Tisauke Banda, a 17-year-old learner at Kasasule Primary School in Sinda District, bravely shared her remarkable journey from an unexpected teenage pregnancy

Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) Zambia works with partners to promote uptake and integration of mental health and psychosocial support