Mental Health & the Malawi Context (Part 1!)

In this first episode of a 3-part series, Alex is with a panel of Malawian experts based around the world who have wide-spanning and differing experiences. They are talking about all things mental health with a focus on the development of approaches to mental health in Malawi and across the developing world. They discuss the stigma, social and cultural differences which all impact on how mental health and well-being is both perceived and the services available in Malawi Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm   KEY TAKEAWAYS In Malawi, there are limited conversations as a child about how you feel about things and this can have a huge impact later on for individuals as adults. We need to check how a child is developing mentally and understand better the range of mental illnesses. Recognised mental states such as autism and downs syndrome are not understood by the majority of people. There is an overarching lack of understanding about the role mental health plays in developing the whole person. Not naming mental illnesses appropriately means there is a delay in identifying differing illnesses and any assessment and treatments. In Malawi, mental health is a critical issue because people are subject to many stresses such as poverty. Poverty plays a huge part in peoples understanding of mental health when you are trying to survive on a day to day basis mental health looks very different. When mental health is woven within the context of poverty then the Government must be prepared to put in place and offer structures and services. If a diagnosis is made there must be something to offer as a way forward otherwise the diagnosis has no value.   BEST MOMENTS ‘A child needs to develop adequate skills to be able to be a successful adult’ ‘Most countries in Africa are similar in the way they look at mental health’ ‘All aspects and types of mental health are subject to the same stigma’   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