This is a rare documentary in Africa well done for raising awareness, but more importantly we need to raise funds for such issues in our society, lets make a plan.
Yes you're right...us Zimbabwean citizens have to try our best to help out here. I have a young bro who became mentally weak after moms passing. The challenge is that even if funds are available , there isn't much help in Zim for our folks . We need activity centres, rehabilitation centres , therapy centres that are AFFORDABLE or available and open to everyone without discrimination.
Doctor Chibanda, you are an amazingly exceptional person. You are in this profession whole heartedly. Keep up this good work. May God richly bless you.
Unsung heroes for sure. Here's another great channel that focuses on mental health awareness and education - th-cam.com/channels/0iBc_ee86R6AUVU7blIgbg.html feel free to subscribe
every zimbabwean should watch this.. the whole world in fact. this is what we are dealing with in zim. mental health is serious. so many causes.. poverty, stress, drugs etc. life in zim is very difficult. zvinorwadza. these people need professional doctors and proper medication but it seems the government simply doesnt care about our health system. may God help us all.
If all healthcare professionals were like Dr. Chibanda, this world will be a better place to live. He is down to earth and humble. He respects his patients, their families, his team mates kusvika kunana mbuya vekubhenji. May the Lord continue to bless his mighty works!
Dr Chibanda deserves an award of sorts, a HUGE salary (sadly unlikely in Zim), a larger platform & he most definitely has the respect & gratitude of thousands. Lord God make a way in Zimbabwe we pray!! Mental illness is rife and real and CAN be treated with resources within reach of the right authorities & institutes Dr Chibanda and staff....I salute you Sir
Ndarwadziwa nedeath yaRumbie, the progress she had made was tremendous really. RIP Rumbie. Claudius is talented, i hope he makes it in the music industry.
I didn't expect Rumbie would die. That broke my heart especially after all the progress she made. I loved how she bonded with Tapiwa. RIP Rumbie and I know your Tapiwa will be well looked after. 😥😥😥
Much respect to brother Hopewell. Equal respect to Dr Chibanda for how he does his work and all doctors who wholeheartedly take care of our loved ones . May God bless them.Equal respect to all parents,friends and relatives who take care of our loved ones. I lost my twin who went through such difficult times.My hope is to help others who are going through these challenges as well.I pray for God to guide me.
Clawd is my homeboy and friend from my hood but l honestly didnt know he was going through all this. Currently hes well working on his music l can say thats his safe space
There are so many people in our communities and families who are suffering from mental illnesses and we don't even know it. That's one of the reasons I started this TH-cam channel that focuses on mental health matters. Do check it out when you get a moment - th-cam.com/channels/0iBc_ee86R6AUVU7blIgbg.html
RIP Peace Rumbi. Thank you for this documentary, hope the friendship programme will be rolled out to other parts of the country. Evans hope your career takes off.
What a blow, l felt joy in my heart seeing Rumbie smile and holding her baby. I think Evan's mother enabled him, his problem is learned helplessness.... This doctor goes above and beyond, he's amazing
I've just cried watching Evan's story.im coming from a home like this where my grandmother is always crying because of my uncle.i didn't know its mental health problem...thank you for this awareness...
My uncle is the same, drugs and alcohol since his teens. One day after a terrible episode of his violent out bursts, she said beneath her breath. Lord, how long am I going to suffer because of Justice? Where did I fail. My heart broke because we do not know what else to do, how else to help. He has been to Ngoma huru 2 times already.
Thank you Dr Chibanda and Dr Hopewell for raising mental health awareness in our community. I referenced you a lot in one of my MSC project about 2 months ago and i wish i had watched this film a bit earlier. Nevertheless its not too late as i have a presentation about the mental health system in Zim in Nov. Rumbi, may her soul rest in peace. Kudos to all the mother's and families who are providing great support to those affected by mental health, its not easy.... The Friendship Bench is a great idea and i can forsee it being rolled out worldwide as it is cost effective . Well done and God bless you Dr Chibanda n Dr Hopewell Chin'ono.
Yesss He’s amazingggg! I’ve referenced him in a few of my assignments. I’m currently studying mental health and I really want to help people in ZImbabwe. Could you please let me know how And where you’re conducting your presentation? I’m planning on doing one in Zimbabwe when I go there in December, mostly in schools just to raise awareness. Please if you have any tips please let me know. Thank youu
I watched this a few years ago and randomly remembered it today. This is very important work, kudos to Dr Chibanda, daddyhope and everyone who’s committed to this wonderful cause.
Most inspiring documentary I have seen in a long time. Treating people with mental illness with such respect and care is totally amazing. God bless you all and Rumbi, you fought a good fight. RiP
Brilliant, moving documentary that will go a long way in alleviating the stigma associated with mental health problems. The good doctor deserves recognition for bridging this gap in mental health as well as creating income generating projects. Community involvement is key in dealing with such issues. Hats off to everyone involved in making this remarkable inspiring film.
Totally agree with you, they have done an excellent job and more still needs to be done. Here's me doing my part to raise awareness th-cam.com/channels/0iBc_ee86R6AUVU7blIgbg.html let me know if you find such videos helpful
Great documentary indeed. I work in a psychiatric intensive care unit and I am so glad to have come across this documentary. Mental health problems are real within the black community but unfortunately sometimes they’re not taken seriously. Every one deserves to be treated with dignity and respect thank you for a great documentary once again.
Thank you for this documentary.my brother has been to this place a couple of times in the past 5 years, these doctors and nurses are a blessing they do their job with love,for now my brother is working and he's taking his pills if you see him you won't even know his got a mental problem.all they need is encouragement and support
What a really good and educational program.Mental illness is real.Well done Dr Chibanda and Mr Chinon'Ono,God bless you.Just 14 psychiatrist in the whole of Zim?Can something be done pls.RIP Rumbi zvakangooma,Parirenyatwa let her down
This Claude guy is actually talented if only Zimbabwe was a country with resources to help young people but this Doctor ummmm Mwari muitirei nyasha ane moyo wakanaka Rumbi is very sick Lord help her
his is 4 years ago and am here today, this is a beautiful documentary, shedding light on challenges faced by mentally challenged patients , their caregivers and also highlighting other issues that triggers our mental state. Thank you Dr Chibanda and all the supporting staff and supporting family structures. Mental issues is Real
Many thanks Mr. Chin'ono for sharing your amazing work. Thanks Dr. Chibanda for working with ana Mbuya hutsanana with the friendship bench concept. your are doing fantastic work! I appluade all the participants! My sincere condolences to Rumbi's family. Claudious is pure talent he needs a chance with a top producer. He is gifted. Mental illness is everywhere, lets help each other when we see such cases. Best regards.
Thank you for this informative piece of work. Very sad about beautiful Rumbi, may her soul rest in peace. Thank you Dr chibanda for the bench counselling.
Thank you for sharing this documentary. This has really made me happy in a way that there is people out there dedicated to the care of other people Commenting on the dentist condition, it sounds like he had bipolar and mania . Rumbi probably suffered from post natal depression which was initially left untreated hence they psychotic episodes . Mental health still remains a challenge in the black community the sooner the people speak up the better and they can start getting medication
Claudius is talented.i hope when he's back in the industry it doesn't push him back to drugs.most of these cases it's mental issues caused by stress then resorting to drugs.God help our country.
Dr Chibanda thank you so much for the project ... l honestly dropped tears for the loss of Rumbie ...Am a social worker and am so happy for wat you are doing by making a difference in the lives of people
I would like to say thank you to the teams involved in helping to look after these people.. Dr Hopewell Chin’ono and Dr Dixon Chibanda, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your efforts are truly appreciated and it goes without saying but they will go a long way in helping to alleviate families’ suffering and promote healing to those patients. Zimbabwe in a new light and God bless you all 🙏🙏
Wow Thank you Dr Chibanda for such an enlightment at such a time when most people have given up on our country..may God continue to guide you through your calling strengthen you through your cause..Man of God
You definitely will not laugh seeing this .Great filming within Zimbabwe ever.Unbiased,real non political and fact-full.Many thanks to Professor Chibanda for such humility.Most Doctors are arrogant and stubborn but you have given the World a masterpiece.TOXICITY,TOXICITY & TOXICITY Professor what a predicament !
I have been deeply moved by this documentary. Thank you Hopewell Chin'ono and Dixon Sibanda for bringing the state of mental health in our beloved Zimbabwe to our consciousness. I am moved by all the families who consented to let us get a glimpse of their lives and how mental health affects them collectively.I say thank you to y'all. Thank you Rumbi (RIP) , Evans,Claudius and Dr Sibanda. Your consent to let us see into your lives as mental health patients is humbling. To the mothers, grandmothers of the Friendship bench , thank you . I ask myself, how can I help?
Amen their willingness to share brought light to all of us ufunge....on a national level...chihurumende ichi doesn't do enough to make sure supports for mental health are a priority
im so moved by this documentary thank you hope and doc chibanda ...its the right thing that came at the right moment as we still commemorating world mental health and substance abuse day.......im a psychology student at msu and we have a trip to engutsheni on the 16th of october ...i ddnt know what to expect or the areas to consider for learning besides the fun on the trip ,,but now i know and ready for a day with the family who are suffering from mental health illnesses ...thank you so much
Doctor Chibanda thank you so much for raising awareness that mental illness doesn't mean you can not live a fulfilling life. Vision for change 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾☀️
Dr Chibanda I love and respect your dedication to your work. May God increase you in every aspect of your life. Friendship bench is a brilliant idea. Mr Chin'ono Hopewell much respect to you too for this documentary. God bless you both
This documentary is very educational. Mental health awareness should be made available to everyone. Shuwa its an eye opener to us muma community umo... vanhu panenge vachiseka shem. Dr Chibanda and Daddy Hope thank you for bringing this awareness to light🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for raising awareness. Mental health is a serious issue that Zimbabweans dont talk about. Its usually high in men because when they are young boys they are taught to be strong. When they cry they are told be like a man dont be like a girl. Girls cry it helps them infuture to open up when life get tough . Woman hold anger. Man sadness leading to addiction without looking for help. Addiction does not help with anything. To all the men out there seek help men are 4x likely to die from suicide than woman.
I feel for Evans mother moyo wangu wandirwadza , i also feel for Evans this illness is real thank you Dr Chibanda may God bless you so much ,this job is actually a calling
What a touching documentary. I have learned a lot. Thanks to Dr Chibanda , Hopewell Chin'ono vana mbuya Hutano. May God bless all the caregivers around Zimbabwe.
Dr Chibanda and your team I salute you. Thank you very much for the work you're doing. My heart goes out to Rumbie's family. May the Lord continue to comfort you. Ndarwadziva kani. RIP in peace Rumbie.
So sad ,how i wish medication was for free in Zimbabwe 😢,people are going through a lot economic hardships arikutoita kuti our fellow youths vaite all these mental breakdowns ,so heartbreaking....thank you Doc for this enlightenment
Thanks To Dr. Chibanda for supporting our most vulnerable community members and thanks to Hopewell for a great film. true Zimbabwean leadership in this film.
May every angel helping our brothers and sisters facing mental health challenges continue to be protected and blessed through Christ who strengthens us. Thank you for making me appreciate mental health.
Absolutely wonderful work! Thank you Dr Sibanda, your work is so important and appreciated! These are such important programs that should be supported by the community and the government. Saddened by Rumbi's death, she was showing so much progress💛
Dr Chibanda...kudos to especially you & network of other healthcare providers for giving us a comprehensive insight into mental health issues affecting people in Zim & for your immense contributions to welfare & well being of people living with mental health issues in Zim with very little resources ..👏🏾
What a detailed account of mental health. Goes to show MH can affect anyone and anybody regardless of occupation or lack of. I liked the idea of Friendship bench. Talk therapy is very important. There are a lot of us with suicidal ideations which is worst position anybody should be. there is more we should do to support Prof Chibanda. DaddyHope always an inspirational documentalist.
This very emotional, documentary that I have ever seen. It made me cry. Amazing work to Dr Chibanda, indeed a humble man with a good heart and May God continue to bless you. Thumps up to those nurses and Doc. Got this on Mr Hopewell Chin'ono's Twitter handle. Such love is incredible may Zimbabwe blessed. ❤️👌🇿🇼. I love watching documentaries. #FreeHopewellchin'no#
Amazing documentary sensitively portrayed the challenges that communities and healthcare providers experience in addressing mental health in Zimbabwe. Thank you Dr Chibanda and everyone at Friendship bench. You are doing amazing work. Thank you Hopewell Rugoho-Chin'onol for producing and directing this documentary. God Bless you all.
Dr Chibanda is very passionate about what he does. Rumbi's death caught me off guard because she had made so much progress in her recovery. Thank you to everyone who brought this documentary to life, at least we are now aware of services that are offered in zim.
God bless you Dr.Chibanda you really are sent from heaven. Your work is much inspiring and as a aspiring health care professional I learnt a lot from this documentary. I believe it will be of significant help to many practitioners, communities, organizations etc.
Im so grateful for this production and the work that was put in to facilitate this documentary! This doc is doing amazing work and has paved the way for young Zimbabwean Mental Health practitioners.
Dr Chibanda is passionate about what he does- God bless him- I want people like him to get whatever they like in life
Thank you Dr Chibanda. Thank you Daddy Hope. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this filmmaking
Respect to all the parents taking care of these children #muri vabereki vakakosha zvisingatsanangurike❤
Amen to that my dear
This is a rare documentary in Africa well done for raising awareness, but more importantly we need to raise funds for such issues in our society, lets make a plan.
Chiyangwa I see you
Yes you're right...us Zimbabwean citizens have to try our best to help out here. I have a young bro who became mentally weak after moms passing. The challenge is that even if funds are available , there isn't much help in Zim for our folks . We need activity centres, rehabilitation centres , therapy centres that are AFFORDABLE or available and open to everyone without discrimination.
Doc you are born for diz..God bless my Mom on the friendship bench n family
I wish they could create this friendship bench all over Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
...am sure this was a "pilot project" meant to test viability & effectiveness then duplicate as necessary in other areas.
Dr. Chibanda words fail me .i cried I smiled .may God bless you abundantly may your generation be blessed your awesome from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Doctor Chibanda, you are an amazingly exceptional person. You are in this profession whole heartedly. Keep up this good work. May God richly bless you.
The unsung heroes and heroins of our society, thanks for opening our eyes.
You can say that again. I would love to volunteer one day. I work with people with mental health issues everyday
Unsung heroes for sure. Here's another great channel that focuses on mental health awareness and education - th-cam.com/channels/0iBc_ee86R6AUVU7blIgbg.html feel free to subscribe
every zimbabwean should watch this.. the whole world in fact. this is what we are dealing with in zim. mental health is serious. so many causes.. poverty, stress, drugs etc. life in zim is very difficult. zvinorwadza. these people need professional doctors and proper medication but it seems the government simply doesnt care about our health system. may God help us all.
If all healthcare professionals were like Dr. Chibanda, this world will be a better place to live. He is down to earth and humble. He respects his patients, their families, his team mates kusvika kunana mbuya vekubhenji. May the Lord continue to bless his mighty works!
Dr Chibanda deserves an award of sorts, a HUGE salary (sadly unlikely in Zim), a larger platform & he most definitely has the respect & gratitude of thousands.
Lord God make a way in Zimbabwe we pray!! Mental illness is rife and real and CAN be treated with resources within reach of the right authorities & institutes
Dr Chibanda and staff....I salute you Sir
To the families and caregivers of people with mental illness, may you strengthened. All hope is not lost.
Ndarwadziwa nedeath yaRumbie, the progress she had made was tremendous really. RIP Rumbie. Claudius is talented, i hope he makes it in the music industry.
Rumbie was my little sister. Thank you for your kind words.
@@richien9431 sorry wena, nematambudziko, Her death really broke my heart.
@@richien9431 aww so sorry
@@chichimariza9213 thanks
@@richien9431 sorry about your loss. Made me cry. But has anyone been held responsible for the failures that occurred within the medical team?
I have mad respect for this doctor hz patience and passion is admirable
Totally!
I didn't expect Rumbie would die. That broke my heart especially after all the progress she made. I loved how she bonded with Tapiwa. RIP Rumbie and I know your Tapiwa will be well looked after. 😥😥😥
Much respect to brother Hopewell. Equal respect to Dr Chibanda for how he does his work and all doctors who wholeheartedly take care of our loved ones . May God bless them.Equal respect to all parents,friends and relatives who take care of our loved ones. I lost my twin who went through such difficult times.My hope is to help others who are going through these challenges as well.I pray for God to guide me.
Maita basa...Cape Town
Clawd is my homeboy and friend from my hood but l honestly didnt know he was going through all this. Currently hes well working on his music l can say thats his safe space
thats great to hear. wishing him well as he continues
There are so many people in our communities and families who are suffering from mental illnesses and we don't even know it. That's one of the reasons I started this TH-cam channel that focuses on mental health matters. Do check it out when you get a moment - th-cam.com/channels/0iBc_ee86R6AUVU7blIgbg.html
i never believed it when he told me this one day at the OK shops pandkuona this documentary
My heart melted Claudius Mukoki was my deskmate grade 6 &7 .He was a sweet child growing up very well behaved in class.Zvakaoma life is a journey🙌🏼
RIP Peace Rumbi. Thank you for this documentary, hope the friendship programme will be rolled out to other parts of the country. Evans hope your career takes off.
What a blow, l felt joy in my heart seeing Rumbie smile and holding her baby. I think Evan's mother enabled him, his problem is learned helplessness.... This doctor goes above and beyond, he's amazing
I've just cried watching Evan's story.im coming from a home like this where my grandmother is always crying because of my uncle.i didn't know its mental health problem...thank you for this awareness...
My uncle is the same, drugs and alcohol since his teens. One day after a terrible episode of his violent out bursts, she said beneath her breath. Lord, how long am I going to suffer because of Justice? Where did I fail. My heart broke because we do not know what else to do, how else to help. He has been to Ngoma huru 2 times already.
It used to be well equipped during the 80 ,1983 ,psychiatric units were well managed, projects like poultry, hardworking were in place
Handworking not hardworking
Claude can go far with music thank you docrore God bless you more real heroes of Zimbabwe
Prof Chibanda - a brilliant mind, a beautiful human... Am in awe!
Of course Hopewell - you were born for this ... salute!
This broke my heart😭😔
Thank you Dr Chibanda and Dr Hopewell for raising mental health awareness in our community. I referenced you a lot in one of my MSC project about 2 months ago and i wish i had watched this film a bit earlier. Nevertheless its not too late as i have a presentation about the mental health system in Zim in Nov.
Rumbi, may her soul rest in peace.
Kudos to all the mother's and families who are providing great support to those affected by mental health, its not easy....
The Friendship Bench is a great idea and i can forsee it being rolled out worldwide as it is cost effective .
Well done and God bless you Dr Chibanda n Dr Hopewell Chin'ono.
Yesss He’s amazingggg! I’ve referenced him in a few of my assignments. I’m currently studying mental health and I really want to help people in ZImbabwe. Could you please let me know how And where you’re conducting your presentation? I’m planning on doing one in Zimbabwe when I go there in December, mostly in schools just to raise awareness. Please if you have any tips please let me know. Thank youu
@@ruvimbochokwenda9948
👏👏👏 to you. God bless.
Dr. Chitanda, ana Gogo, and the rest of the stuff. May Jehovah God richly bless you all in Jesus Christ name Amen. What a blessing you are.
The Friendship bench is such a good initiative.doing lots of good Dr Chibanda.
I watched this a few years ago and randomly remembered it today. This is very important work, kudos to Dr Chibanda, daddyhope and everyone who’s committed to this wonderful cause.
Most inspiring documentary I have seen in a long time. Treating people with mental illness with such respect and care is totally amazing. God bless you all and Rumbi, you fought a good fight. RiP
Brilliant, moving documentary that will go a long way in alleviating the stigma associated with mental health problems. The good doctor deserves recognition for bridging this gap in mental health as well as creating income generating projects. Community involvement is key in dealing with such issues. Hats off to everyone involved in making this remarkable inspiring film.
Totally agree with you, they have done an excellent job and more still needs to be done. Here's me doing my part to raise awareness th-cam.com/channels/0iBc_ee86R6AUVU7blIgbg.html let me know if you find such videos helpful
Great documentary indeed. I work in a psychiatric intensive care unit and I am so glad to have come across this documentary. Mental health problems are real within the black community but unfortunately sometimes they’re not taken seriously. Every one deserves to be treated with dignity and respect thank you for a great documentary once again.
Rumbi ndarwadziwa sleep well my sister. Dr Chibanda and your team may God bless you for the work you do. You are our unsung heroes
Very interesting documentary.👊🏿⭐❤✅
i think Claudy should sing afro pop he is a good artist.
Album out
@@pascalmukudzeindowa840 link
@@chidokena1032 0778479729 contact him on tht number to buy
word up
Thank you for this documentary.my brother has been to this place a couple of times in the past 5 years, these doctors and nurses are a blessing they do their job with love,for now my brother is working and he's taking his pills if you see him you won't even know his got a mental problem.all they need is encouragement and support
Hi. May I have details of this place please and the other one yanzi Ngomahuru I'm not sure if I'm correct
Dr Chibanda I salute you. You are doing great to our society. It will never be same without you and your colleagues. God bless you 🤝
What a really good and educational program.Mental illness is real.Well done Dr Chibanda and Mr Chinon'Ono,God bless you.Just 14 psychiatrist in the whole of Zim?Can something be done pls.RIP Rumbi zvakangooma,Parirenyatwa let her down
This Claude guy is actually talented if only Zimbabwe was a country with resources to help young people but this Doctor ummmm Mwari muitirei nyasha ane moyo wakanaka Rumbi is very sick Lord help her
his is 4 years ago and am here today, this is a beautiful documentary, shedding light on challenges faced by mentally challenged patients , their caregivers and also highlighting other issues that triggers our mental state. Thank you Dr Chibanda and all the supporting staff and supporting family structures. Mental issues is Real
Many thanks Mr. Chin'ono for sharing your amazing work. Thanks Dr. Chibanda for working with ana Mbuya hutsanana with the friendship bench concept. your are doing fantastic work! I appluade all the participants! My sincere condolences to Rumbi's family. Claudious is pure talent he needs a chance with a top producer. He is gifted. Mental illness is everywhere, lets help each other when we see such cases. Best regards.
Thank you for this informative piece of work. Very sad about beautiful Rumbi, may her soul rest in peace. Thank you Dr chibanda for the bench counselling.
Thank you for this eye opener. Dr.Chibanda was born to do this. @hopewell well done
Thank you for sharing this documentary. This has really made me happy in a way that there is people out there dedicated to the care of other people
Commenting on the dentist condition, it sounds like he had bipolar and mania . Rumbi probably suffered from post natal depression which was initially left untreated hence they psychotic episodes . Mental health still remains a challenge in the black community the sooner the people speak up the better and they can start getting medication
Gaza Kim definitely the dentist was bipolar from what the wife was saying. He fits the manic symptoms
Claudius is talented.i hope when he's back in the industry it doesn't push him back to drugs.most of these cases it's mental issues caused by stress then resorting to drugs.God help our country.
Dr Chibanda thank you so much for the project ...
l honestly dropped tears for the loss of Rumbie ...Am a social worker and am so happy for wat you are doing by making a difference in the lives of people
Sad for Rumbi and her family. Poor Tapiwanashe. Ndinoti seiko, seiko Mwari nhai😭😭
I take it the Dentist is Bipolar. They are usually very intelligent brilliant people. Fantastic documentary. Great work
Benevolent person.
Dr Chibanda, am amazed by your job....keep moving💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I would like to say thank you to the teams involved in helping to look after these people.. Dr Hopewell Chin’ono and Dr Dixon Chibanda, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your efforts are truly appreciated and it goes without saying but they will go a long way in helping to alleviate families’ suffering and promote healing to those patients. Zimbabwe in a new light and God bless you all 🙏🙏
Wow Thank you Dr Chibanda for such an enlightment at such a time when most people have given up on our country..may God continue to guide you through your calling strengthen you through your cause..Man of God
Thank you doctor Chibanda for the good work on mental health. And all the care givers may God bless you.
thank You Dr Chibanda and Mr Chin'ono for this documentary.
God bless you for your passion Dr Chibanda and Hopewell Chin'ono you're born for this indeed.
I am studying mental health this stirred me. Great job
God bless you. May He give you a big big heart for such people as our brothers and in this documentary
Thank you Hopewell and crew for opening my eyes. After watching this film, I now understand why you donated to mental health drugs.
You definitely will not laugh seeing this .Great filming within Zimbabwe ever.Unbiased,real non political and fact-full.Many thanks to Professor Chibanda for such humility.Most Doctors are arrogant and stubborn but you have given the World a masterpiece.TOXICITY,TOXICITY & TOXICITY Professor what a predicament !
Wonderful work doc Chibanda ,be blessed
I have been deeply moved by this documentary. Thank you Hopewell Chin'ono and Dixon Sibanda for bringing the state of mental health in our beloved Zimbabwe to our consciousness. I am moved by all the families who consented to let us get a glimpse of their lives and how mental health affects them collectively.I say thank you to y'all. Thank you Rumbi (RIP) , Evans,Claudius and Dr Sibanda. Your consent to let us see into your lives as mental health patients is humbling. To the mothers, grandmothers of the Friendship bench , thank you . I ask myself, how can I help?
Amen their willingness to share brought light to all of us ufunge....on a national level...chihurumende ichi doesn't do enough to make sure supports for mental health are a priority
im so moved by this documentary thank you hope and doc chibanda ...its the right thing that came at the right moment as we still commemorating world mental health and substance abuse day.......im a psychology student at msu and we have a trip to engutsheni on the 16th of october ...i ddnt know what to expect or the areas to consider for learning besides the fun on the trip ,,but now i know and ready for a day with the family who are suffering from mental health illnesses ...thank you so much
Doctor Chibanda thank you so much for raising awareness that mental illness doesn't mean you can not live a fulfilling life. Vision for change 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾☀️
Dr Chibanda is an awesome human who has people at heart.....shout out to you Claudius my friend. You are doing amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
One of the best Zim documentaries i have ever watched...great piece of work💯
Dr Chibanda I love and respect your dedication to your work.
May God increase you in every aspect of your life.
Friendship bench is a brilliant idea.
Mr Chin'ono Hopewell much respect to you too for this documentary.
God bless you both
Very touching and humbling. Thank you.
This documentary is very educational. Mental health awareness should be made available to everyone. Shuwa its an eye opener to us muma community umo... vanhu panenge vachiseka shem. Dr Chibanda and Daddy Hope thank you for bringing this awareness to light🙏🙏🙏
It is good to see how mental health is treated in other countries! And the cleanliness of this facility! Thank you Dr. Chibanda👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Ohhh noooo! Rumi passed! 😭😭This hurts! I had much hope🙏🏾
Thank you for raising awareness. Mental health is a serious issue that Zimbabweans dont talk about. Its usually high in men because when they are young boys they are taught to be strong. When they cry they are told be like a man dont be like a girl. Girls cry it helps them infuture to open up when life get tough . Woman hold anger. Man sadness leading to addiction without looking for help. Addiction does not help with anything. To all the men out there seek help men are 4x likely to die from suicide than woman.
Evan's mum💔💔. Thank you for this documentary
Dr Chibanda kudos to you for the work u are doing. May God bless u abundantly
A lots of tnx to doc Chibanda God bless u
I feel for Evans mother moyo wangu wandirwadza , i also feel for Evans this illness is real thank you Dr Chibanda may God bless you so much ,this job is actually a calling
Doc Chibanda is doing a great Job, may God richly bless zvakaoma kudayi imagine zvinhu deni zvazvakanaka. With his passion he will help more.
What a touching documentary. I have learned a lot. Thanks to Dr Chibanda , Hopewell Chin'ono vana mbuya Hutano. May God bless all the caregivers around Zimbabwe.
Dr Chibanda and your team I salute you. Thank you very much for the work you're doing. My heart goes out to Rumbie's family. May the Lord continue to comfort you. Ndarwadziva kani. RIP in peace Rumbie.
So sad ,how i wish medication was for free in Zimbabwe 😢,people are going through a lot economic hardships arikutoita kuti our fellow youths vaite all these mental breakdowns ,so heartbreaking....thank you Doc for this enlightenment
Thanks To Dr. Chibanda for supporting our most vulnerable community members and thanks to Hopewell for a great film. true Zimbabwean leadership in this film.
May every angel helping our brothers and sisters facing mental health challenges continue to be protected and blessed through Christ who strengthens us. Thank you for making me appreciate mental health.
Nuff respect to Dr Chibanda. Mugare kure nemoto Doc👏. Rumbi ndachema ndarwadziva.
Well done guys thank u for helping these patients
Absolutely wonderful work! Thank you Dr Sibanda, your work is so important and appreciated! These are such important programs that should be supported by the community and the government. Saddened by Rumbi's death, she was showing so much progress💛
Dr. Chibanda, you are truly an inspiration, stay well, stay blessed
Real life situations ,real problems ,real solutions . Definitely sharing this film !
Dr Chibanda...kudos to especially you & network of other healthcare providers for giving us a comprehensive insight into mental health issues affecting people in Zim & for your immense contributions to welfare & well being of people living with mental health issues in Zim with very little resources ..👏🏾
I respect all those who are committed to this project. I'm passionate about it and will do everything possible to support such a worthy cause
What a detailed account of mental health. Goes to show MH can affect anyone and anybody regardless of occupation or lack of. I liked the idea of Friendship bench. Talk therapy is very important. There are a lot of us with suicidal ideations which is worst position anybody should be. there is more we should do to support Prof Chibanda. DaddyHope always an inspirational documentalist.
God blessDr chibanda. Ndaisaziva kuti zim kune vanhu vari soooo caring and vane patience
Aaaaaah was hurt to see Cloudius like this... childhood friend
Ooops, I guess u ol lost touch ha!
This very emotional, documentary that I have ever seen. It made me cry. Amazing work to Dr Chibanda, indeed a humble man with a good heart and May God continue to bless you. Thumps up to those nurses and Doc. Got this on Mr Hopewell Chin'ono's Twitter handle. Such love is incredible may Zimbabwe blessed. ❤️👌🇿🇼. I love watching documentaries. #FreeHopewellchin'no#
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS DOCUMENTARY. Loved the touching content and the way is was produced on film. Stunning job guys.
Great documentary!!!! Great Dr. Chibanda. There is not enough about mental health anywhere in the world.
Zvinorwadxa mubereki weduwe...Hats off to Doc🎩👏
moving documentary from one of zimbabwes great journalist.Saddened by Rumbis death , human error it was .
Well done guys. I'm happy for you how you're helping people
Amazing documentary sensitively portrayed the challenges that communities and healthcare providers experience in addressing mental health in Zimbabwe. Thank you Dr Chibanda and everyone at Friendship bench. You are doing amazing work. Thank you Hopewell Rugoho-Chin'onol for producing and directing this documentary. God Bless you all.
Brilliant ....
Its so touching...thanx mkoma for your work and everyone who made this production a success. God bless.
Wow....Mental Health to the people.. Good initiative Dr Chibanda.!
Dr Chibanda is very passionate about what he does. Rumbi's death caught me off guard because she had made so much progress in her recovery. Thank you to everyone who brought this documentary to life, at least we are now aware of services that are offered in zim.
God bless you Dr.Chibanda you really are sent from heaven. Your work is much inspiring and as a aspiring health care professional I learnt a lot from this documentary. I believe it will be of significant help to many practitioners, communities, organizations etc.
Im so grateful for this production and the work that was put in to facilitate this documentary! This doc is doing amazing work and has paved the way for young Zimbabwean Mental Health practitioners.
Well done to the good Doctor and the community gogos, what fabulous work. Hopewell thanks mate for this programme.