Africa is breaking the silence. Meet the hosts of Padded Cell Podcast's 10 day event starting Thursday 14th May 2020 on LGBTQ+ mental health from across Africa.

A chat with Tiffany Mugo of HOLA Africa on most matters sex, the link to mental health and making the most of what we have when it comes to sex.

A conversation with Graham Wood, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation in Eastern Africa about the psychological impact of the lockdowns on persons who are vulnerable and living from paycheck to paycheck.

What options do victims of domestic violence have when everyone is under government order to stay home?

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It is important to know that it is okay to feel down in times of isolation and uncertainty. It is also okay to speak to someone and when our friends who are going through the same thing we are are overwhelmed, it is okay to seek professional help.

House of Guramayle is a collaborative intersectional platform created by exiled Ethiopian activists based around the world. This is one of 12 stories in their new book, Tikur Engeda about coming to terms with one's sexuality in a country that does not accept you for who you are.

House of Guramayle co-founder speaks about mental health and living as a refugee far from home.

As a follow up to last week's episode, a detailed conversation with expert Cheryl Johnston about depression and ways to deal with it.

A mother who lost her son speaks to me about him, his mental health and how it all affected her life. Also, what her resilience is allowing her to do to touch the lives of many others 32 months after the death of her son.

A conversation with Rev. Jide about homosexuality, religion, faith and mental health