A mental health wellness center dedicated towards good mental health

A center will be built and designed to give the aura/essence of a peaceful getaway where different individuals, sick or not can escape to for a stress-free relief.

Vera Ruth Mwasinga

There has been a rise of mental health illnesses in Zambia as observed in the news with a spike in the number of suicides as well. Unfortunately, the groups of people mostly affected are from the productive years such as the youth who are relied upon to keep the economy going. Due to the downward spiral of the economy, with expected results such as loss of jobs and bullying and now including Covid-19 related results, mental health is taking an upward surge like never before. Unfortunately, there are only two public hospitals which double as teaching hospitals infringing on people's rights to privacy as they get treated and having low/no stock of drugs most of the time. This leads to people having to purchase drugs from drugstores if/when in stock at exorbitent prices.

The target group includes all individuals and groups looking to be mentally fit and healthy by gaining stress-free services. They can be that child ljearning how bad bullying is from the classroom where our staff are presenting to the university or company team looking to build  healthy relationships and stress-free environments. All they would need to do is get intouch with our center and communicate what they require and they will be guided on what best suits their needs. Each time I go for my appointment, I make sure to observe what is lacking and have deep conversations regarding mental health based not only on my experience, but that of others as well.

It allows for a piece of mind that encourages mentally and economically stable working population and also visitors/increased tourism. This is the main reason why I would love for a touristic feel in landscaping and design as it will and can boost tourism in the country indirectly from the locals and foreigners. In ending it is hoped that more jobs will be created for both tourism and medical persons both directly and indirectly.

Statistics and data can be collected on how the center makes a difference especially for underrepresented populations as I hope to team the center with volunteers who are experts in the field to give their services freely for starters or/and as they train persons to takeover duties. All in all I hope to create a one-stop setup that serves everyone who requires mental stability.

I hope to add on the services being offered as more equipment is invented by highly advanced countries and also spread to other countries should I be successful in Zambia. In addition, it is hoped that volunteers especially, can be sponsored to learn in other countries where they can specialize in mental health treatment using wellness tools.

By use of data and statistics collected and referrals given as and once operations begin.

Lack of finances, medical expertise and building/site availability. Cultural differences will be there but I hope to curb this by employing or seeking volunteers.

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)

Besides the probability of gaining funding for my venture, I hope to be linked to like minded partners and experts who understand my solution and the benefits I hope to share with others especially disadvantaged groups. There is a long way to go with mental health treatment and if access to current innovations in different ways are available it will be great to be in the know or on the receiving side of knowledge and products.

Mental health and Tourism Wellness leading organizations.