Dr Naeem Dalal

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Dr Naeem Dalal Zambian, Medical Doctor,
Mental Health Specialist, Public Health Educator,
Researcher, Mentor and Changemaker.

Dedicated to reshaping wellness, advancing community care, and reimagining mental health through a culture-driven lens rooted in neuroscience. Dr. Naeem Dalal, MD, BScHB, MBChB, MMED Psychiatry.
• Naeem is leading grassroots to system level change around preventive health. He has a track record of impact as a Zambian youth mentor and mental health specialist, psychiatrist at University Teaching H

ospitals, and public health chairperson of the Zambia Medical Association. Dr. Dalal has a 9 year record with mentoring and carrying grassroots support on overcoming self stigma for people living with Mental health specifically tailored to Youth. Dr. Dalal has been recognized globally and locally by Zambia’s Ministry of Health for his innovation for strengthening mental health and psychiatry service in the country. He is currently serving as an interim board member of the Healthy Global Brain Initiative whose mission is to improve the lives of people affected by neurological and mental health problems by incorporating lived experience and driving a new global model of collaborative research. Dr. Dalal serves in multiple key advisory roles in the public health promotion sector where he shapes public opinions and promotes healthy wellbeing lifestyles. Naeem believes the best advocates are people with lived experience and hence his passion for inclusion.

This is what they mean when they say, "Short people in the front!" .My contribution to the 'tall' conversation is that ...
22/07/2025

This is what they mean when they say, "Short people in the front!" .

My contribution to the 'tall' conversation is that I bring the groundbreaking ideas, and they bring the... well, they bring the height! with Dr Watton Diao and Djibril Ndoye.

I had to accentuate the neck, highlight the teeth, extend the leg forward, and even conceal the arms. That's the art of compensation... Use it! Popopo.

Senegal 🇸🇳 Zambia 🇿🇲 Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Brothers from West Africa, the height, the melanin, they truly are a different breed.

21/07/2025

Check in: The quiet, daily sacrifices, It’s the things you gave up, the dreams you set aside, the other lives you could have lived.
Every day, you keep saying “no” to many things just to honour that one “yes.”
That’s the real weight. And most people never see it.

T A Y A M I K I R ATo every soul that’s ever whispered a prayer in silence; remember, your life has meaning.
20/07/2025

T A Y A M I K I R A
To every soul that’s ever whispered a prayer in silence; remember, your life has meaning.

19/07/2025

Check in: You stopped texting someone you used to talk to daily. Not because of a fight, but reality. It hurts quietly... Not every connection is meant to last forever. Some teach you things and let go. It’s okay to miss them and still move forward.

18/07/2025

Check in: You are not just tired, you are overwhelmed. You are carrying so much in your mind, every day. Just because others can not see it doesn’t mean it’s not heavy. You deserve rest.

17/07/2025

Check-in: You’re doing it from scratch. There’s no script. Just the experiences, exhaustion, and love that sometimes hurts from trying too hard. You’re not broken. You’re brave. Every moment you show up anyway is a legacy rewritten.

Ubuntu infinity.... I am because WE are, forever.
16/07/2025

Ubuntu infinity.... I am because WE are, forever.

16/07/2025

Check-in: From the outside, healing, moving on, or letting go can look simple. But only the one carrying the weight knows how heavy it truly is. Be kind. Appearances hide battles.

15/07/2025

Check-in: Sometimes silence isn’t giving up. It’s choosing not to water weeds with your energy. When people lie about you, misrepresent you, or rewrite your story to suit themselves, remember truth isn’t always loud, but it is patient. It rises when it’s ready.

14/07/2025

Check-in:
Unspoken hurt does not disappear, it settles into your body, your relationships, your reactions. Name it. Face it. Heal it before it starts speaking on your behalf.

Have you ever noticed how tough times seem to stretch on forever while fun or good times fly by?That's because unpleasan...
13/07/2025

Have you ever noticed how tough times seem to stretch on forever while fun or good times fly by?

That's because unpleasant experiences make our minds work overtime, dwelling on problems and dissecting (breaking down) every detail. This negative focus, or cognitive bias, makes time feel incredibly slow. Fun or good experiences, on the other hand, reduce our awareness of time passing. As we just flow with it and not overthink the experiences.

This tendency to focus on the negative might stem from childhood experiences of criticism, punishment, or the frequent reminders of bad manners. This has led to negative self-talk among adults in our minds. This shapes our view of reality, making us more aware of our challenges than our strengths.

Sometimes, tough times genuinely keep coming back, creating chronic stress and mental overload. Global and local issues, such as the lingering effects of COVID-19, climate challenges (drought/power-cuts), and economic instability, are examples of these recurring stressors. This can make us feel stuck in a loop of adversity, leading to feelings of overwhelm and burnout.

Understanding these psychological patterns and stress responses can help us to be kinder to ourselves. Practising self-compassion and being aware of these cognitive and emotional tendencies are crucial, especially when dealing with overwhelming periods that challenge our emotional well-being.

PS: Thank you, Cha Rlie for reflecting and asking this question from a precious check-in. I am because we are.

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📷 Levy Mwanawasa Medical University.

12/07/2025

Check-in: Someone’s joy does not erase your struggle. Let the difference remind you that all things are temporary, including the easy and hard days.

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