Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe - 6 Minute English

Grandmothers in Zimbabwe are being trained to provide therapy to people in their community. The African country has over 14 million people but fewer than 20 psychiatrists. After years of economic turmoil, unemployment and HIV, mental health is a huge challenge, and doctors estimate that one in four Zimbabweans suffers from depression or anxiety. Neil and Sam discuss the project and teach you vocabulary along the way.

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Vocabulary
scepticism
attitude of doubting whether something is true or useful

resistance
refusal to accept a change or new idea

apprehensive
feeling worried that something bad is going to happen

do away with (something)
to remove it completely or put an end to it, (phrasal verb)

custodian
someone with responsibility for taking care of something or trying to protect ideas or principles

stigma
strong feeling or shame or disapproval which most members of a community have towards something

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