President Uhuru Kenyatta has emphasized the need for concerted efforts to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness by actively supporting those in mental distress. The President said those facing mental health challenges deserve to be helped instead of being discriminated against, pointing out that mental illness is a
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Six in Ten Youths are mentally ill, study shows
A survey done covering four counties namely; Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga and Bungoma has revealed that the number of adolescents seeking mental health services has doubled in the past two years. The survey conducted by Access to Medicine and Tinada Youth Organization with the support of Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa
Kenyans suffer Mental Health & Depression as Corona cases spike
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on 7th July launched the final Report by the Taskforce on Mental Health in Kenya. The taskforce Co-chaired by Dr. Frank Njenga has recommended establishment of a mental health commission & happiness, to advise, coordinate & continuously monitor the status of mental health. According to the report, Since