Msingi is not just a name, it is derived from Swahili word meaning – CORE or Foundation! In this context, the places where people live, learn, work and play are the foundation of any community and our mental health is impacted by the world around us. Our name Msingi is our foundation and aligned with our mission and vision.
Bringing positive social change for the purposes of overcoming mental illness, substance use and mental health stigma.
Msingi Institute is a non-profit organization working to improve mental health and substance use outcomes through education, outreach, advocacy, research and policy initiatives.
Our name reflects our approach to complex mental health challenges
Msingi Institute is a non-profit organization working with the highest standards of ethics and integrity to improve mental health and substance use outcomes through education, outreach, advocacy, research and policy initiatives. We partner with individuals, community stakeholders, academics, governments and non-governmental organizations to bring about positive social change for the purposes of overcoming mental illness, substance use and mental health stigma.
What Does Msingi Mean
Our Functions
What Does Msingi Mean
Our Functions
- Develop educational modules and training programs that promote awareness about mental health and substance use disorders.
- Facilitate information exchange through network and innovative processes.
- Encourage mental health advocacy and work towards eradicating mental health stigma.
- Engage in multidisciplinary and collaborative evidence-based research.
- Inform public policy initiatives on mental health and substance use disorders.
Our Mission
Msingi Institute is a non-profit organization working to improve mental health and substance use outcomes through education, outreach, advocacy, research and policy initiatives. We develop synergistic relationships among stakeholders, individuals, academics, healthcare professionals, and community partners through providing high quality educational products and services that will enhance mental health and substance use access and treatment, reduce mental health stigma, and promote mental health equity and research.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a global change agent that ensures that mental health and substance use resources are accessible to everyone without stigma or discrimination.
Mental Health and Substance Use by The Numbers
Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year and mental illness can affect persons of any age, race, religion or socioeconomic status.
- Globally 1 in every 8 people live with a mental disorder [WHO]
- Globally about 1 in 7 of the world’s adolescents have a mental disorder
Among children and adolescents ages 10 – 24 years suicide is the second leading cause of death.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined excessive alcohol use is responsible for 7.1% of disease among males and 2.2% among females.
Globally, alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) kill up to 3 million people each year, accounting for up to 6% of global deaths worldwide.
Determined to improving mental health and substance use
- Create and contribute to communities of care
- Developing strategies to strengthen, diversify, cultural competence, and nurture mental health networks
- Improve capacity for mental health awareness through events, education and advocacy
- Facilitate educational seminars and workshops
- Engage in collaborative and evidence-based research
