Evaluation & Next Steps

Evaluation

The demand for psychosocial interventions is high and widespread. Closing the mental health treatment gap requires collaboration between government, NGOs, and private institutions. In Dar-es-Salaam, many clients experience severe depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts, often linked to economic, family, grief, health, academic, and societal issues. Most cannot afford specialist referrals due to lack of insurance and finances, making free community services a more impactful solution.

  • Ilala

    Ward: Tabata (n=92,312)

    .75% Interpersonal Counseling (n=689)

    (F=12 M=13) Group Talk Therapy (n=25)

    39.5% moderate-to-severe depression (n=272)

  • Kigamboni

    Wards: Kigamboni & Somangila (n= 69,029)

    1.12% Interpersonal Counseling (n=772)

    (F=30 M=24) Group Talk Therapy (n=54)

    21.2% moderate-to-severe depression (n=164)

  • Kinondoni

    Ward: Kawe (n=89,941)

    .81% Interpersonal Counseling (n=733)

    (F=13 M=25) Group Talk Therapy (n=38)

    34.5% moderate-to-severe depression (n=253)

  • Temeke

    Ward: Mbagala (n=39,339).

    1.93% Interpersonal Counseling (n=760)

    (F=12 M=9) Group Talk Therapy (n=21)

    26.2% moderate-to-severe depression (n=199)

  • Ubungo

    Ward: Ubungo (n=68,338).

    1.16% Interpersonal Counseling (n=790)

    (F=15 M=12) Group Talk Therapy (n=27)

    10.8% moderate-to-severe depression (n=85)

  • TEWWY

    Ward: Sinza (n=49,466).

    .05% Interpersonal Counseling (n=25)

    (F=134 M=106) Follow-ups (n=240)

    Psychoeducation Resources (n=16,135)

Next Steps

By December 2030, TEWWY aims to integrate and scale evidence-based psychosocial interventions nationwide. We are collaborating with schools, LGAs, PHIs, public sectors, and grassroots organizations to embed mental health care into their services. Our plans include:

  • Training

    Training 1,000 elderly women in WHO's mental health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) across urban and rural Tanzania.

  • Integration

    Integrating mental health care into 3,956 wards and 25 peer-led grassroots organizations.

  • Education

    Training 1,000 teachers in WHO's School Mental Health Program (SMHP) and developing a mental health literacy curriculum for 25 secondary schools.

  • Advocacy

    Advocating for the decriminalization of suicide attempts and policy changes to integrate mental health care into community and social services.

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