Mental illness Stories

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.

Youth mental health declared a global crisis amid rising demand for care
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2024

Mental illness now accounts for 45 per cent of the overall disease burden in individuals aged 10 to 24.

Mentally ill man kills mother after release from prison over another murder
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 28, 2024

Sources told The Eastleigh Voice that he had committed three other murders before Tuesday's incident.

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.

The silent struggles and rise of panic attacks, anxiety disorders
Charity Kilei  |  May 23, 2024

Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with panic disorder, typically developing this condition in late adolescence or early adulthood.

Silent scourge of self-harm among children, teenagers
Charity Kilei  |  May 22, 2024

There is a concerning trend where children seem to be imitating behaviours from movies, leading to adopting harmful tendencies.

Seeking help to battle mental health is not a sign of weakness - experts
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 12, 2024

Depression significantly impacts various aspects of life, including community engagement, work, school, and family dynamics.

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