Reading this made me truly happy. It's wonderful to hear that others would take the time of day to help their fellow human beings out of the goodness of their heart. Thank you for being compassionate.
@@thejordyoshi I would do this in a HEARTBEAT here in America!!!! I wonder how long his program is? Can we go there or he come here to train! We grandmothers rock the world & it will return the VALUE that elders have!
I like this kind of thing. Africa has none of the infrastructure built up in the western world, including mental health infrastructure. So they get creative with the resources they do have, like this.
Hello Dr Chibanda. Really Brilliant idea. Thanks. I'm not a grandma I'm a grandpa in South Africa. 74 years old. But I have a number of grandma's and a number of depressed people around me. Mostly whites but the need doesn't change. How can we tie in and get people trained. Need to recognize some of us old men in something too but for the moment grandmas. Bless you . Leon Snyman
Elderly persons are so important in our community. Through history they have had the role of passing down information to their younger generations so that their knowledge, wisdom and legacy can be left behind. Now a days we visit grandma/grandpa during holidays or special occasions because life is too busy. I couldn't imagine how horrible that must make them feel. Especially after their significant other passes away. Lonely, depressed, with no purpose. My heart aches for them. Call your grandparents and tell them you love them today if you are blessed enough to still have them here. I pray everyday to my nanny. And I ask my friends to please watch and support this mission Dixon Chibanda talks about. When elders have a higher purpose in life and can help the community we are creating a symbiotic solution. He is suggesting that we teach grandma on how to help those who are depressed. There is a shortage around the world of trained psychiatrist and an outrageous amount of people who are depressed. I think this a beautiful creation of a plan and should be shared, watched and put to action.
This is actually a really great idea. Grandmothers have the time and patience (usually) to do these things. Why not grandfathers though? I feel like for men especially, going to another male for help would make it easier for them to open up
In the conditions present I wouldn't be surprised if Grandmothers were the better focus for the test of concept. In a ton of African societies Grandmothers already play a role as a councilor of sorts. While opening it up to grandfathers would also work there was less work to do in order to get it working and the people to train were already lined up to help. Of course I imagine once the program is something constantly happening, constantly looking for new people to help, it'll be opened up to more than just grandparents.
Incrível que eu nunca tinha ouvido falar desse médico, até que assistindo a um podcast que entrevistava a professora Lucia Helena Galvão, tive o prazer de ouvi-la comentar sobre ele! Fiquei maravilhada!! Deus o abençoe!
Human care is so necessary in a time where people cling to their technological devices rather than the touch of a compassionate hand and heart with a genuine ear. Thanks for this!
I love this idea and would sign up for the training in a heartbeat. Sometimes, all we need is someone to truly care and patiently listen. This " Grandma Squishy", has the time on her hands and the love in her heart to help.....sign her up!
It is so heart-warming to know that there are people out there who are using their knowledge as a device to teach others and in turn help others. So many are so prideful that they don't want to share the benefits of their education. This kind of selflessness, taking time of your life to teach grandmothers how to save another's life, is heaven-sent.
What lovely thoughts and idea. I'm a grandmother that teaches reading on line to my granddaughter and to children in my community that need it but can't afford it. There is power in grandparentism. Thank you for your work and sharing it with us.
This is HUGE and an antidote to so many problems. Absolute part of the solution. I sent this to someone at the VA! Imagine what this could do for Warriors who struggle with so much! A kind EAR. Dixon, you are AMaZING!!
How amazing is this. I’m so inspired 😍 i mean Zimbabwe is my neighboring country and this just touched my heart. I would love to have this in my country too
I really wish I would have heard about/thought of your brilliant approach to such a scourge. If just lost a long-time friend/brother to depression 3 days ago after battling with it for over 30 years. I look forward to seeing this program expand and thrive. Best of luck to all involved.
God bless him and all the grandmothers, past & present who work on this project. They are the light & salt of this earth. May they continue to spread this approach across the world
Actually, there are many people in the world that wanna be listened , heared and given an advice. It's all about our humanities. If happens smth we need to talk with strangers, not our relatives. And noway anything will be hidden behind the conversation. Doing this way we are completely ready to share everything whatever it would be. it will solve all our problems. thanks for the great perfomance, Dixon!
Heard about this from two hitchhikers I picked up by the airport in Sweden. It's no wonder that grandmothers would give better results than doctors, because they are persons with a life experience, and to sit *next* to a human being, rather than in front of a desk, invites for so much more warmth, so much more social linking. It recognizes that those two persons on the bench are a group for a moment, a bit of society, valid to each other.
Congratulations Zimbabwe. All African countries with limited infrastructure for mental health should consider adopting this model based on the country context. Can you share the training materials that you use for training the grandmothers, please?
I think we in the US have something to learn from this... I think it would also help to bridge the generation gap and instill a sense of community as well. #KillDepression
Great talk! The guy is a problem solver! I was wondering how the culture is Zimbabwe treats kunfungisisa. Do people usually have a lot of prejudice against mental illnesses?
It's not something that people took seriously. We have at times stigmatised mental illness and when people commit suicide we focus on looking for any reasons other than mental health, some problems with culture and reality but we are now spreading the message.
As a grandmother I would do this in a heartbeat.
Reading this made me truly happy. It's wonderful to hear that others would take the time of day to help their fellow human beings out of the goodness of their heart. Thank you for being compassionate.
@@thejordyoshi I would do this in a HEARTBEAT here in America!!!! I wonder how long his program is? Can we go there or he come here to train! We grandmothers rock the world & it will return the VALUE that elders have!
This man is a good man, one time he gave my loved one with depression free treatment because money was out of reach that time
Now this is how you care about people!
Well done Dixon, the guy treated my aunt. A real special guy in our community!
Excellent ..
This talk made my eyes wet. We need to install this program in every willing community.
I like this kind of thing. Africa has none of the infrastructure built up in the western world, including mental health infrastructure. So they get creative with the resources they do have, like this.
I would do the course, I absorb psychology and neuroscience topics like a sponge to help others and self!
Proud Great Grandma here!
This is a brilliant idea. I don't see any big reason for it not to work. Best of luck!
Hello Dr Chibanda. Really Brilliant idea. Thanks. I'm not a grandma I'm a grandpa in South Africa. 74 years old. But I have a number of grandma's and a number of depressed people around me. Mostly whites but the need doesn't change. How can we tie in and get people trained. Need to recognize some of us old men in something too but for the moment grandmas. Bless you . Leon Snyman
Give this man some gold! Great video.
cris solis He himself is gold!
What is this, Reddit?
redditor spotted. go back dude, new post there.
The title sounds crazy but then the video makes more sense than I ever would've predicted
Here after watching “State of mind”
When I come to Zim I want to volunteer at the friendship bench
This is INCREDIBLE! Dr. Dixon Chibanda, THANK you for leading the way to Grandmother therapy!
Elderly persons are so important in our community. Through history they have had the role of passing down information to their younger generations so that their knowledge, wisdom and legacy can be left behind. Now a days we visit grandma/grandpa during holidays or special occasions because life is too busy. I couldn't imagine how horrible that must make them feel. Especially after their significant other passes away. Lonely, depressed, with no purpose. My heart aches for them. Call your grandparents and tell them you love them today if you are blessed enough to still have them here. I pray everyday to my nanny. And I ask my friends to please watch and support this mission Dixon Chibanda talks about. When elders have a higher purpose in life and can help the community we are creating a symbiotic solution. He is suggesting that we teach grandma on how to help those who are depressed. There is a shortage around the world of trained psychiatrist and an outrageous amount of people who are depressed. I think this a beautiful creation of a plan and should be shared, watched and put to action.
we have psychiatrists and psychologists becaiuse families are breaking down and disconnecting....
This is actually a really great idea. Grandmothers have the time and patience (usually) to do these things. Why not grandfathers though? I feel like for men especially, going to another male for help would make it easier for them to open up
In the conditions present I wouldn't be surprised if Grandmothers were the better focus for the test of concept. In a ton of African societies Grandmothers already play a role as a councilor of sorts. While opening it up to grandfathers would also work there was less work to do in order to get it working and the people to train were already lined up to help. Of course I imagine once the program is something constantly happening, constantly looking for new people to help, it'll be opened up to more than just grandparents.
Sexist
Wolfferoni sexism
Because women are naturally better at reading feelings and have a stronger nurturing instinct.
Men usually work longer in more time consuming jobs in developing countries
This is such a great idea! It really is something that seems to have no downsides and increadibly powerful.
Just goes to show you what humanity is capable of working together.
Incrível que eu nunca tinha ouvido falar desse médico, até que assistindo a um podcast que entrevistava a professora Lucia Helena Galvão, tive o prazer de ouvi-la comentar sobre ele! Fiquei maravilhada!! Deus o abençoe!
Happy to see you on TEDx.big up Zimbabweans
Human care is so necessary in a time where people cling to their technological devices rather than the touch of a compassionate hand and heart with a genuine ear. Thanks for this!
exactly
Well done Dr chibanda. This is living outside the box. We need more of this thinking here in Zimbabwe.
Worlwide problem
what a beautiful story if IMPACT!! not just for patients but also giving grandmothers a sense of purpose in their retirement age,Absolutely beautiful!
I love this idea and would sign up for the training in a heartbeat. Sometimes, all we need is someone to truly care and patiently listen. This " Grandma Squishy", has the time on her hands and the love in her heart to help.....sign her up!
It is so heart-warming to know that there are people out there who are using their knowledge as a device to teach others and in turn help others. So many are so prideful that they don't want to share the benefits of their education. This kind of selflessness, taking time of your life to teach grandmothers how to save another's life, is heaven-sent.
What lovely thoughts and idea. I'm a grandmother that teaches reading on line to my granddaughter and to children in my community that need it but can't afford it. There is power in grandparentism. Thank you for your work and sharing it with us.
What a presentation.. Sir Dixon Chibanda you are touching and changing lives..
This is HUGE and an antidote to so many problems. Absolute part of the solution. I sent this to someone at the VA! Imagine what this could do for Warriors who struggle with so much! A kind EAR.
Dixon, you are AMaZING!!
Dr Chibanda I admire your work. May God bless
I am keen to join your team as a grandmother
thanks proff for tapping into granny's empirical knowledge for the cure of mental disturbances
Beautiful beyond compare - what a man. What a beautiful soul!
11:06 that is my grandmother gogo Jack super proud of her, sadly she passed on in December 2012. may your dear soul rest in internal peace
so sorry- what a stalwart- Amazing lady
Amazing. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻❤️
How amazing is this. I’m so inspired 😍 i mean Zimbabwe is my neighboring country and this just touched my heart. I would love to have this in my country too
Go for it!!
Ideas deserve standing ovation. Revolutionary !
family values
I am a grandmother pursuing a BA in Counselling psychology. May grandmother Jack continue to bless us as she rests in peace 🙏
Wow, what impact!! Well done Doc Chibanda. You make me proud to be Zimbabwean!!
Thank you for this Dr.Chibanda, you are doing amazing work
I really wish I would have heard about/thought of your brilliant approach to such a scourge. If just lost a long-time friend/brother to depression 3 days ago after battling with it for over 30 years. I look forward to seeing this program expand and thrive. Best of luck to all involved.
wonderful, thank you for touching the souls of people, God bless you.
Incredible, God bless this man.
You are truly a blessing to mankind. If only the world could have more hearts filled with such level of empathy you possess
God bless him and all the grandmothers, past & present who work on this project. They are the light & salt of this earth. May they continue to spread this approach across the world
Yes SALT and LIGHT !!!!
this is truly heart warming
What a great man and great idea! I wish you the very best. Humans helping humans, hope this idea can spread to other communities that also need it!
You are doing such an amazing job in intergrating mental health and awareness into the Community. Well done Sir !!!
One of the best and inspiring TEDx talk.
What a great project! Thank you for it!
Actually, there are many people in the world that wanna be listened , heared and given an advice.
It's all about our humanities. If happens smth we need to talk with strangers, not our relatives. And noway anything will be hidden behind the conversation. Doing this way we are completely ready to share everything whatever it would be.
it will solve all our problems.
thanks for the great perfomance, Dixon!
It’s very inspiring. I cry. Thank you!
Well done Dixon. You're an amazing person with a heart for people. May God continue to increase you in your sphere of influence.🙏🏽👏🏼👏🏼
This is a brilliant and simple solution. Is it worldwide now? It has to be! Blessings to you.
the audience was really into it
This is heartwarming.
Great and powerful solution . I’m interested in the program
This man is amazing.
Impressive doc! I cried like a baby. Such a great idea. You are doing the Lord’s work
Amen!! God is Good!
I would love to talk to an open minded grandma instead of a therapist!
Good idea dear colleague. 🤗 I think it is dual therapy as it treat cases while treating their health care providers " the trained grandmothers "
Heard about this from two hitchhikers I picked up by the airport in Sweden. It's no wonder that grandmothers would give better results than doctors, because they are persons with a life experience, and to sit *next* to a human being, rather than in front of a desk, invites for so much more warmth, so much more social linking. It recognizes that those two persons on the bench are a group for a moment, a bit of society, valid to each other.
someone to touch and who can touch you
This man is amazing!
and the Grandmothers
Touched. please pursue the brilliant idea. makes me miss my two grannies.
Thank you Dr for such a beautiful talk, so enlightening.
wow, life changing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You are an amazing 🌟 inspirational 🌟 and kind person ✨
God Bless you and your important work !!! Astounding and so vital.
working in Mental health area too
You are raising our Flag, you playing a pivotal role in mental health
I'd love to get a head start so I can be an old pro !
Congratulations Zimbabwe. All African countries with limited infrastructure for mental health should consider adopting this model based on the country context. Can you share the training materials that you use for training the grandmothers, please?
Grandmother Jack is known in the world now. May God make me see the results whilst being alive
Absolutely amazing initiative! BRAVO......
Very Touching
Dr Dixon Chibanda makes me proud to be Zimbabwean.
Gratidão por tanto amor.💗💕💞
love love love, come on zimbos chova!
Grandmother Jack 😘May you rest in peaceful heaven
And the grandmothers will feel worthy and that they have purpose
I wonder if they also teach Mindfulness and Meditation and Stoicism. I found all of these very helpful in everyday living.
Wow. Amazing.
Very powerful.
I am inspired.
great and the greatest idea.
This is important!...its a brilliant idea
well done Doc-keep it up.
I think we in the US have something to learn from this... I think it would also help to bridge the generation gap and instill a sense of community as well. #KillDepression
Savagenerds 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Wonderful!
That was very interesting and heart warming.... Thank you
I love this!!
The thinking is cool. We can also use it in China
this is so awesome!
I love this. Zvinodadisa izvi
THIS IS TOUCHING
I need a grandma
Great work Dr Chibanda, may God bless you for all the work you are doing. Anyone know how I can contact Dr Chibanda.
more than 30,000 people received help from Grandmothers on the friendship bench -- 6 mths later - ppl still symptom free !!!
Awesome
Great talk! The guy is a problem solver! I was wondering how the culture is Zimbabwe treats kunfungisisa. Do people usually have a lot of prejudice against mental illnesses?
It's not something that people took seriously. We have at times stigmatised mental illness and when people commit suicide we focus on looking for any reasons other than mental health, some problems with culture and reality but we are now spreading the message.
people don't want to look weak- the problem is Pride
Amazing!
Infelizmente, as avós de hj já não são como antigamente...
Really impressive
Oh GOD, I have got to get down with this.
The bench worked for me::D