It's a lonely, silent world for men in the grip of mental health diseases

Side view portrait of a depressed man sitting on a bench in a park. [Getty Images]

Do you expect me to talk about my problems with you? I keep my problems to myself, not even my wife has a hint of what is ailing me," says Edwin when asked about how often he seeks support for mental health challenges.

William, a journalist based in Nairobi, notes that when he is stressed, he would rather go drinking.