WHAT WE DO
Vimbo Health offers app based treatments for depression and anxiety.
Digital therapeutics is, put simply, the use of your device as medicine! We combine the vast technology packed in your phone with scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques to get you feeling better, with programmes tailored to each individual.
Vimbo Health offers app based treatments for depression and anxiety.
Digital therapeutics is, put simply, the use of your device as medicine! We combine the vast technology packed in your phone with scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques to get you feeling better, with programmes tailored to each individual.
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MADE IN AFRICA, WITH LOVE
We bring the calming spirit and essence of Africa into the world of Digital Therapeutics.
Our mission is to ensure that Africa is not only included in the future of Digital Therapeutics, but can also be a springboard for global change.
We bring the calming spirit and essence of Africa into the world of Digital Therapeutics.
Our mission is to ensure that Africa is not only included in the future of Digital Therapeutics, but can also be a springboard for global change.
TACKLING HUGE GAPS IN CARE
Mental illness treatment gaps in Africa exceed global averages, and range from 75% in South Africa to as high as 92% in Ethiopia and Nigeria (treatment gap: those with difficulties not in treatment)
It takes 10 years on average for a person to begin treatment for depression
Depression is the single largest contributor to global disability, contributing 7.5% of all years lived with disability (WHO)
EVIDENCE BASED
Our programmes are based on scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles, and leverage the latest in digital therapy techniques. With numerous studies proving the effectiveness of digital therapy in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, our deep expertise in specifically digital therapy enables us to deliver a safe and effective solution.
Our programmes are based on scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles, and leverage the latest in digital therapy techniques. With numerous studies proving the effectiveness of digital therapy in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, our deep expertise in specifically digital therapy enables us to deliver a safe and effective solution.
THE BRAINS BEHIND VIMBO HEALTH
Tafi Mazikana
Chief Executive Officer Tafi is passionate about breaking the stigmas around mental health, and increasing access to care. He has previously led large change projects in the banking sector in London, and is also a Chartered Accountant (qualifying firm Ernst & Young). |
Sherrie Steyn
Chief Science Officer Sherrie is a psychology researcher and practitioner with over 6 years experience in behavioural interventions, including Applied Behavioural Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She has extensive experience in adapting and delivering digital modalities of CBT, gained working in NHS services across London. |
Nicky Forsythe
Advisor Nicky is the Founder of the Talk for Health Social Enterprise in the UK. She is a psychotherapist, researcher, and innovator in the area of emotional health. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP (Accred.), and a Fellow of the School of Social Entrepreneurs in the UK. |
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