Stories

Voices: real stories of mental health
across Africa.

Personal essays, reported journalism, interviews, and first-person accounts. Every story is published with the author's consent and reviewed against our editorial guidelines.

A calm therapy-session detail used for a personal story about occupational stress
The Banker With a Sad Smile
Steady pressure at work wore a high-performing banker down. A plain account of occupational stress, and what recovery looked like.
A personal story · Nairobi · 6 min read
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Ways we tell stories

Three ways into a story.

Personal essays
First-person accounts, told in the writer's own words.
Reported articles
Journalism that investigates, verifies, and explains.
Interviews
Conversations with people worth listening to.
A quiet everyday support scene used for a story about work pressure and support
The Banker With a Sad Smile
Steady pressure at work wore down a high-performing banker. A plain account of occupational stress, and what recovery looked like.
A personal story6 min readNairobi
A quiet domestic detail used for a reflective story about caregiving and family support
Living With a Relative Who Has Schizophrenia
A family describes years of confusion, stigma, and delayed care, and the cost of leaving serious illness untreated.
A personal story6 min readNairobi