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Groups call for mental health advocacy among children

Children who find themselves entangled in the justice system often remain sidelined, their unique vulnerabilities overlooked.

By Harrison Ngola 2024-06-12 18:40:20

Groups call for mental health advocacy among children

Emotional powder kegs: When men choose to suffer in silence

By Maryann Muganda 2024-05-27 15:30:00

Rising above childhood trauma to give hope to mental health victims

Alone and abused, Mugure, now 25, battled bipolar disorder, an illness characterised by alternating periods of elation and depression for more than 10 years.

By Valentine Zablon
May. 29, 2022

'Captive lions' face injuries, diseases, malnutrition, obesity

The aim of the study was to identify the welfare challenges the commercial captive predator industry in South Africa faces on a day-to-day basis.

By Mactilda Mbenywe
May. 23, 2022

'Captive lions' face injuries, diseases, malnutrition, obesity

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Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

Kimani Mbugua's struggle with psychosis and mental illness is one that tore him down. In its destructive path, it robbed him of his promising media career and watered down his budding stardom.

By Kirsten Kanja
May. 21, 2022

Kimani Mbugua: The rosary and the doctor boost my mental health

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Celebrities reveal their battle with alcoholism and mental illnesses

Entertainers are increasingly speaking out about their addiction to drugs and the worrying state of mental health in the industry.

By Tamara Patience
Apr. 14, 2022

Celebrities reveal their battle with alcoholism and mental illnesses

Lawyers raise concern over work-related mental stress, ask for help

Mental illnesses interfere with people’s ability to complete a physical job. The World Health Organisation estimates one in 10 people suffers from a mental disorder.

By Valentine Zablon
Apr. 8, 2022

Lawyers raise concern over work-related mental stress, ask for help

Blame the perpetrator not the victim, psychologists say

Assigning responsibility to the victim is in avoiding to admit that something just as terrible could happen to them even when they took precautions.

By Nancy Nzau
Jan. 20, 2022

Blame the perpetrator not the victim, psychologists say

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Perfectionism is actually a mental health disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental condition characterised by unreasonable thoughts and fears.

By Rosa Agutu
Jan. 11, 2022

Perfectionism is actually a mental health disorder

Mental health ignored at COP28 despite huge impact, say experts

Studies have revealed that climate change contributes immensely to mental disorders. Experts warn of 'devastating consequences' due to lack of commitment by governments.

By Mactilda Mbenywe In Dubai
Dec. 14, 2023

Mental health ignored at COP28 despite huge impact, say experts

Mental healthcare to start at your doorstep

Kenya is banking on community health promoters to tackle mental health, amid concern about the high number of people suffering from mental illnesses.

By Mercy Kahenda
Oct. 23, 2023

Mental healthcare to start at your doorstep

You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling

Experiencing the grief brought on by the death of someone you loved is an emotionally challenging journey.

By The Conversation
Aug. 9, 2023

You've lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling

Smelling another's sweat can cure social anxiety

The study involved exposing social anxiety patients to chemo-signals obtained from sweat samples. Participants exposed to the odour samples responded better to mindfulness therapy.

By Nancy Nzau
Mar. 30, 2023