Episode 01: Living on Antidepressants - A Conversation with Mehafo Amunyela

"Medication saved my life, because it did." These are the words of Mehafo Amunyela, a young Namibian media professional who joins our host, Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo, to open Season 4 of the podcast. In this episode, Mehafo shares her journey of living with antidepressants since 2021, a journey marked by the pain of grief, the challenge of finding the right treatment, and the courage to seek support in a society where mental health is still heavily stigmatised. She speaks openly about how skipping her medication once felt like her body was “glitching,” the difficult balance between school, work, and mental health, and the myths and stereotypes she has had to challenge along the way.Through this conversation, listeners are reminded that mental illness is not a sign of weakness and that taking medication or seeking help can be an act of survival and strength. As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day and Suicide Prevention Month, Mehafo’s voice becomes both a testimony of resilience and a message of solidarity to anyone struggling: you are not alone, and your story matters.