depression Stories

Beyond the bullet wound: Soldier’s descent into depression and family’s unfinished grief
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 01, 2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a prevalent mental health condition and a significant public health concern, often arising from exposure to life-thr...

Behind the white coats: Kenyan healthcare workers battle burnout, grief and neglect
Charity Kilei  |  May 25, 2025

Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...

From addiction to advocacy: How one man’s battle with drugs sparked mental health movement
Charity Kilei  |  May 22, 2025

Moved by the number of young men falling into the same trap he had escaped, he founded Chipukeezy—a youth group that uses sports to promote mental hea...

Lack of reliable data hampers global response to youth mental health crisis
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 18, 2025

WHO says that only by using clear, fair, and well-tested ways of assessing mental health can countries avoid two common mistakes: either underestimati...

NACADA links drug abuse to growing depression in universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The study stresses the urgent need for stronger mental health support systems in universities across the country.

Suppressing trauma harmful to one's mental health and wellbeing, expert says
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 30, 2024

A support group is crucial for those who have gone through trauma, as it allows them to share their experiences and heal together.

Barasa: Kenya losing Sh62.2 billion annually due to mental health issues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

According to the WHO, over half of the world's population is employed, and many are dealing with mental health disorders.

Kenya launches guidelines to address mental health challenges at workplaces
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 10, 2024

Key actions in ensuring workers’ well-being include urging counties to invest in mental health and addiction clinics at all Level 4 hospitals.

How age-old societal stereotypes make life harder for men battling depression
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 11, 2024

WHO reports a 13 per cent increase in mental health conditions and substance use disorders over the past decade.

Why you should seek mental health care- Experts 
Charity Kilei  |  May 16, 2024

The most common mental health disorders include; depression, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obs...

62-year-old woman transforms young mothers lives through child spacing
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 15, 2024

Mwatenga had weird thoughts, to the point of wanting to harm her children. She would also find herself crying for no apparent reason.

Younger men are more depressed than older men: Research
Eunice Omollo  |  Jan 26, 2024

Experts argue that men's adherence to traditional masculine norms inhibits men's help-seeking for depression.

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