A mental health expert is encouraging the public to utilize online therapy platforms, emphasizing their growing importance as the need for mental health services continues to rise.
In an interview with RCV News in Lusaka, Joseph Siyambango, Country Manager at Casante Business Solutions, the creators of Therapy Connect, highlighted the increasing prevalence of stress and depression as a reason for adopting more flexible and accessible mental health solutions.
“There is need to embrace innovative ways of accessing help to make it easier for individuals to connect with professional support without facing stigma,” said Mr. Siyambango.
He noted that with limited availability of traditional mental health facilities, online platforms are stepping in to provide affordable and accessible care for people wherever they are.
Mr. Siyambango also emphasized the importance of treating mental health with the same seriousness as physical health.
By Margaret Mwanza
