It began in tragedy a patient who couldn’t afford the $15 bus fare to a hospital, leading to a devastating loss. That moment was Dr. Dixon Chibanda’s call to action. He’s a psychiatrist from Zimbabwe.

People living with HIV alongside common mental health disorders may be three times more likely to maintain a low level of virus through medication if supported with therapy through the Friendship ...

The cover of "The Friendship Bench" and author Dixon Chibanda. (Courtesy of New World Library) It's the story of how Chibanda enlisted the help of 14 grandmothers to provide counseling to Zimbabwe's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The project is training volunteers to listen and help those who may be struggling with their mental health.

Mental health help, as many know, isn’t always as readily available as it could be. There are often roadblocks, whether it’s ...

After a summer of patiently waiting, the now fourth grade students at Beamer Park Elementary School, along with the outgoing city of Woodland Mayor Vicky Fernandez and Woodland Joint Unified School ...

Fairfield Senior High School unveiled its new 'Buddy Bench' this morning, an effort uniting the Fairfield community. Fairfield Senior High School unveiled its new 'Buddy Bench' this morning, an effort ...

BARNEGAT, NJ – A diverse group of community members, educators, students, and two non-profit organizations gathered yesterday to unveil a special addition to Cecil S. Collins School: “Anthony’s Bench.

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