Mental Health & the Malawi Context FINAL (Part 3!)

In this concluding episode of the 3-part series about the challenges of mental health in the context of Malawi, Alex and the panel discuss what can and should be done moving forward that will make a difference. The conversation about mental health in Malawi is gathering momentum but its ultimately about educating the next generation and taking action now so that everyone has hope and is able to play a part in the journey to a deeper understanding about mental health. Listen in and hear about what the panel see as the solutions. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm   KEY TAKEAWAYS Every person is made up of spiritual, mental and physical aspects and we know that mental health impacts on physical health. The conversation about good mental health should be with the middle classes as this will be the group that will be most responsive and can bring a change in direction. If more people took ownership of their mental health then this would lower stigma. Educating children is key as they will then develop a healthy approach to their own mental health. There is positivity around mental health and its increasingly viewed with importance in Malawi. Moving forward the discussions need to become actions that will bring change. When you are aware of mental health you become more attuned to your own mental well-being and that of those around you. The way you think about things influences what happens in your brain. Mental illness is real and whatever our environment support from our families is vital to help us cope with the situations we meet in life. Having hope and playing a part create the ripples that will make a difference. Everything has to start somewhere.   BEST MOMENTS ‘If people want to pray and it makes them feel better they should do it’ ‘Malawi should focus on raising resilient children with good mental health’ ‘If people become mental health literate then the stigma and challenges will decrease’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ