Dr Faith Masanganise, is a registered Psychiatrist who attained both her undergraduate medical degree and her masters degree at the University of Zimbabwe.
She can be found in many different walks, with the common goal of bridging the mental health gap by promoting mental health awareness.
She is the current Chairperson of the Zimbabwe College of Psychiatry, a consultant at Annexe Psychiatric Unit, a lecturer at Midlands State University and is involved in a WHO initiative to train other health professionals in recognising and managing health conditions. She takes pride in not only shaping the future generation of doctors, by teaching them how to diagnose and manage clients, but by putting emphasis on doing so with compassion, empathy and respect. Her special interest being implementing practices aimed at reducing the stigma and abuse around mental health issues.
Her exposure to Forensic Psychiatry bore fruit to her position as a board member in The Grace and Nelly Project. As part of her work there, she strives to reduce the cases of child sexual abuse in remote areas by promoting period health, promoting awareness of sexual and reproductive rights, providing psychosocial support and empowering the women and children to be financially independent by providing skills training.
In her role as ICMDA area represenative Southern Africa, Dr Faith can be found working with adolescents and young people. She believes in the importance of providing mentorship and creating safe spaces for the young people, in promoting wellness and promoting health. She endeavors to make a difference by not only promoting awareness but by also teaching others the importance of advocating change for those feel too small to be heard, our clients with mental health issues.
