Mental health,Mental Health Act,mental health patients Stories
The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...
Many people spend a significant portion of their time at work, and toxic work environments are increasingly becoming a major contributor to mental hea...
The court declared Section 226 unconstitutional and ordered that no further punishments be meted out under its provisions.
Daisy Khaindi, a counselling psychologist, says that men often struggle more with coping under pressure, and some turn to substance abuse and drugs as...
A support group is crucial for those who have gone through trauma, as it allows them to share their experiences and heal together.
To combat the crisis, Gathecha outlined several government initiatives aimed at supporting affected employees.
According to the WHO, over half of the world's population is employed, and many are dealing with mental health disorders.
Key actions in ensuring workers’ well-being include urging counties to invest in mental health and addiction clinics at all Level 4 hospitals.
One-third of mental health conditions emerge before the age of 14 and half before the age of 18.
The scheme will cover the entire spectrum from outpatient consultation, and counseling, inpatient management of different mental health conditions, an...
Obwogi, an intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital, was found dead on Sunday night at her balcony, with a rope around her neck.
The union has noted that its members are willing to return to the classroom only if their safety is assured.
"Wasted potential" refers to individuals with inherent talents who are unable to fully develop them, often due to mental health issues like depression...
Mental illness now accounts for 45 per cent of the overall disease burden in individuals aged 10 to 24.
WHO reports a 13 per cent increase in mental health conditions and substance use disorders over the past decade.
Statistics from the Kenya Red Cross show that Kenyan men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, and they account for 80 per cent of...
The reluctance to seek help for mental health issues is deeply rooted in societal norms that wrongly equate emotional expression with weakness.
Men hardly share violence meted out to them by their lovers and partners such as physical torture and denial of conjugal rights in public due to fear...
Kenya Red Cross said the platforms offer immediate assistance and resources via AI technology, while the framework integrates comprehensive mental hea...
