Why I train grandmothers to treat depression

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February 14, 2018 Today's TED Talk Why I train grandmothers to treat depression 12:24 minutes · TEDWomen 2017 Dixon Chibanda is one of 12 psychiatrists in Zimbabwe -- for a population of more than 16 million. Realizing that his country would never be able to scale traditional methods of treating those with mental health issues, Chibanda helped to develop a beautiful solution powered by a limitless resource: grandmothers. In this extraordinary, inspirational talk, learn more about the friendship bench program, which trains grandmothers in evidence-based talk therapy and brings care, and hope, to those in need. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What are emotions? Explore the emotional landscape of life and identify those hard to define feelings with these fascinating talks. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 1:19:21 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM What's the worst kind of praise you can give? One hint: it often ends with the letters “est.” And it can lead to competition and disappointment, says psychologist and workplace researcher Shawn Achor. Read more »   Download the TED app

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