Mental health Archives

Suicide prevention week launched to encourage conversations around mental health

Sep 06, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A local organization has launched the first ever Suicide Prevention Week (SPW) in Malawi to encourage healthy conversations around mental health in the country amid a rise in suicide cases this year. According to the… ...

Artists condemn making fun of Amaka

Sep 01, 2021 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawian artists have united in disapproving the mocking behaviour towards female musician Amaka due to her current mental status. According to the artists, mocking the 18-year-old music sensation has potential to worsen her condition, thus… ...

Sparc, Caring Hands developing mental health app

Aug 25, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

In a bid to promote mental health awareness and the importance of a healthy mental being, Caring Hands Center Limited has partnered Malawi's leading ICT service providers Sparc Systems Limited to develop a mobile application… ...

Boy commits suicide after being accused of impregnating girl

Aug 24, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A boy aged 15 has hanged himself n in Mangochi after a teenage girl told him that she is pregnant with his child. The boy has been identified as lbrahim Mateyu who was a primary… ...

NGO urges Govt to invest in mental health

Aug 20, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Connect Plus Resource Institute (CPRI) says investing in mental health and suicide prevention services could help reduce the number of immediate life-threatening situations related to mental illness. Chief Executive Officer for CPRI Dennis Mwafulirwa has… ...

Pastor commits suicide

Aug 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A CCAP pastor identified as Reverend William Kangabakako Mumba has committed suicide, the Livingstonia Synod has confirmed. The church leader was ministering at Kapirimtende CCAP congregation, under Mzuzu Presbytery in the Synod of Livingstonia. His… ...

Man commits suicide over land dispute in Dowa

Jul 15, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 44-year old man identified as Mackson Dickson has hanged himself in Dowa District over land disputes. Mponela police public relations officer sergeant Macpatson Msadala has confirmed and said that the incident occurred on the… ...