Traditional healers as therapists? Inside South Africa’s mental health crisis | MINDSET | EP5
Across Africa, healers have been part of the social fabric for centuries. During ceremonies, they use traditional medicine, rituals and supernatural guidance from ancestral spirits to improve people’s mental health. Once maligned as "witch doctors", these healers are now seen by South African psychologists as vital across a country where there is a severe shortage of trained therapists. They say healers can help with mild depressive disorders such as anxiety and grief. Due to accessibility and affordability, healers are increasingly popular, especially among the young. Mindset meets three healers and examines how they can help address Africa’s mental health crisis. Credits: Presenter and Series Producer: Drew Ambrose Producers: Kathy Hearn, Tiyani Madonsela, Liz Gooch Cinematographer and Drone Operator: Lee Ali Production Manager: Susanna Low Digital Producer: Hasham Cheema Opening Titles: The Bureau Theme Music: Vicki Hansen Picture Editor: Andy Mees Supervising Producer: Nick Olle Executive Producer: Sharon Roobol Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
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