Street Debate: Zambia falls short on mental health - is it too late to fix it? | The 77 Percent

Zambia passed a mental health law in 2019, but its implementation is still patchy. In this week's street debate, The 77 Percent heads to Lusaka to find out why, despite the law, many people still can't get the help they need.
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[@Lewardo]

My YT algorithm brought me here. Interesting debate, although I noticed amongst the solutions, no one mentioned new infrastructure to facilitate the Mental Health Act. This solves two problems; psychiatrists will be employed and the patients have their need met. I'm in my final year of architecture and I'll base my project on this. Hoping my professor doesn't reject the idea.

[@philemonmwanza2740]

This has changed me.

[@MiguelDLewis]

"Give place to the physician, for the Lord hath created him: let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him.”
- Ecclesiasticus 38:12 🙏🏾✝📖

[@danieltembo1511]

This is an interesting debate

[@sergersgerhersh6594]

How can we make mental health a priority when there is still such a massive stigma around it?

[@DWThe77Percent]

That's a very good question! Hopefully we can make some progress in that area to help those who need it the most.

[@MiguelDLewis]

"Give place to the physician, for the Lord hath created him: let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him.”
- Ecclesiasticus 38:12 🙏🏾✝📖

[@nengezitembo9871]

Powerful conversation

[@dariusbwalyachamaserenje708]

This is a powerful conversation

[@DWThe77Percent]

It certainly is - and an important one.

[@gentile337]

Why is everyone attacking the doctor..

[@gentile337]

Okay round of applause for the doctor there!! She did excellent.!!

[@DWThe77Percent]

Thank you! We are glad that you enjoyed the show.

[@moongamukuwa1825]

EUTHANASIA SHOULD BE LEGALIZED HERE IN ZAMBIA