Botswana Network for Mental Health

Its Mission is to empower communities on mental health and to develop a strategic intent and direction for mental health, which is inclusive in design and recognises the potential contribution of all sectors. Its Vision is to improve mental health care, build public confidence in mental health services and create a free stigma nation by 2030. BONMEH has been working at the national level as well as grassroots level, mobilizing key affected groups and delivering services in a variety of contexts. Using a comprehensive advocacy approach, BONMEH has successfully provided a linkage between policy makers, development partners, the private sector and vulnerable communities for mental health issues. A key role that BONMEH has played over the years was to ensure that communities are empowered to demand and access mental health services and ensured provision meets the needs on the ground. BONMEH has achieved a lot in relation to its mission, through advocating for the recognition of mental health issues and establishing strategic partnerships for a coordinated multi sectoral response, Conducting Mental Health Talks,
workplace mental health (developing wellness plans for organisations for both Corporates & government), screening for anxiety and depression, identifying individuals and linking and referring them to specialized mental health care and treatment