AN HOUR WITH NANGLA FT CHIAMO SERAPHINE: THE INTERSECTIONALITY BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND GBV скачать в хорошем качестве

AN HOUR WITH NANGLA FT CHIAMO SERAPHINE: THE INTERSECTIONALITY BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND GBV

Gender-Based Violence is not just a violation of the body it is a silent assault on the mind, identity, and emotional stability of survivors. Across communities, GBV continues to leave deep psychological wounds: depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts, and the crippling erosion of self-worth. For many survivors, violence does not end when the incident stops it lingers, reshaping how they see themselves, how they trust, how they parent, how they work, and how they show up in the world. And yet, the intersection goes even deeper. Individuals already living with mental health challenges face an even higher risk of experiencing GBV. This creates a painful, complex cycle where violence worsens mental health, and mental health vulnerabilities increase exposure to violence. Breaking this cycle demands more than awareness; it requires intentional, compassionate, community-driven action. In this edition, Chiamo Seraphine brings powerful insight into this intersectionality. A dedicated Mental Health Advocate, Biology Teacher with 15+ years of experience, and PhD Candidate in Public Health at the University of Buea, Chiamo is committed to understanding and transforming the mental health landscape in Cameroon. She is the Founding Director of CHIAMOH – Mental Health Our Priority, an organization championing mental health and stress management among women and young people. She also serves as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Counsellor, Country Secretary of AMHROA, Regional Coordinator of PHM Cameroon, Mentor with Women Ascension, Community Outreach Fellow, and South West Regional President of Women in Global Health Cameroon. Her work is a reminder that GBV is not only a social issue. Rather, it is a profound mental health crisis. And survivors deserve healing, dignity, and systems that truly see them. May this conversation move us to act, advocate, and stand alongside those whose scars are both visible and invisible. Let us keep pushing for communities where safety, mental well-being, and gender equity are the norm not the exception. produce, directed and edited by: Nangkeng Marita