Mental Health and the Zambian Diaspora

Pola Practice warmly invites you to an enlightening discussion on "Mental Health and the Zambian Diaspora," an event dedicated to addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by Zambians living in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Founded by Zambian clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga and based in Melbourne, Australia, Pola Practice is committed to fostering a supportive environment for our diaspora community to share experiences, gather insights, and create a roadmap to mental wellness.

Our expert panel comprises Nasalifya Namwinga, the reputable psychiatrist Xavier Mulenga, and the esteemed Zambian High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand, Ambassador Dr. Elias Munshya. With their combined wealth of knowledge from different sectors of mental health services and diplomacy, our panel promises a broad and comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.

We will delve into topics including the cultural impact on mental health, the importance of mental health maintenance, self-care practices, and the process…