Reflections on Psychiatric Social Work in an African Setting

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Chapter 21 - Reflections on Psychiatric Social Work in an African Setting

A Story about Challenges

from Part I - Storying-to-Learn: How Stories-that-Matter Help Us Appreciate Social Work in Action

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 August 2025

Wilberforce Kurevakwesu

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Tony Ghaye and

Rita Sørly

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Tony Ghaye: Affiliation:
The Arctic University of Norway
Rita Sørly: Affiliation:
The Arctic University of Norway

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1. Reflect upon how the conditions for social workers engaged in mental health work can improve in a Zimbabwean context. What do you think must be the first step? 2. What are the benefits of multidisciplinary work within a mental health environment? 3. How can traditional approaches function together with Western approaches to mental health care treatment in Zimbabwe? 4. How can stories be a way of improving mental health challenges among people suffering from mental distress?

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psychiatric social work secondary settings mental health challenges psychiatric institution

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Type: Chapter
Information: Learning through Social Work Stories-That-Matter
Global Perspectives
, pp. 298 - 310

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009386180.024 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2025

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