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Domestic violence puts victims in danger of mental health illnesses

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As we bid goodbye to May, the Mental Health Awareness Month, it is gratifying to know that many people in Kenya and around the world took time to reflect on the reality that mental illness has become a major global health issue.

It is encouraging that many individuals, employers, and organisations have started taking mental health awareness seriously. However, it is disconcerting that many people still don’t see how domestic violence contributes to mental illness, especially among women.

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