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According to WHO, approximately one in four Kenyans suffers from a mental health condition, with depression and anxiety being the most common disorders. [iStockphoto]
Growing up in Nyamira County, Kwamboka's journey from a patient battling severe mental health issues to becoming a psychiatric nurse was fraught with challenges, including suicidal thoughts.
"For a long time, I struggled silently, feeling as though I was trapped in a fog that I couldn't escape," Kwamboka recalls. This internal battle affected every aspect of her life - her daily routines, relationships, and sense of self.
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