depression Stories

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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