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1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions - UN report
UN News  |  Oct 10, 2024

One-third of mental health conditions emerge before the age of 14 and half before the age of 18.

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.

Opinion: Men, it’s time to speak up and break the silence
Amina Boru  |  Jun 16, 2024

The reluctance to seek help for mental health issues is deeply rooted in societal norms that wrongly equate emotional expression with weakness.

Conquering relapses in drug, alcohol addiction amidst mental health challenges
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 05, 2024

According to a 2022 report by NACADA, one in every 20 people aged between 15 and 65 years in Kenya is addicted to drugs or substances.

"Storytelling By The Fireside": How art is being used to tackle societal issues in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2024

The initiative is utilising folklore, dance, and percussion to raise awareness and foster understanding of critical issues such as sexual and gender-b...

Low self-esteem: Confronting dangers of the silent crisis
Charity Kilei  |  May 30, 2024

WHO says more than 700,000 people die by suicide annually, with approximately 20 suicide attempts for each death.

Teachers walk to raise funds for wellness center amid mental health crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2024

The walk was part of a campaign to raise awareness about the mental health challenges teachers face, and providing them with the necessary resources a...

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