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Mental illnesses to blame for suicides

A suicidal teenager.[Courtesy]

The task-force on mental health reported that in the last few years Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented number of people and families adversely affected by poor mental health.

It is estimated that at least 25 per cent of outpatients and 40 per cent of inpatients in different health facilities across the country present symptoms of mental illness.

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