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29 Oct 2024
Impatience: A Hidden Struggle.
Impatience: A Hidden Struggle.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, impatience is defined as the feeling of annoyance with someone or something, particularly when a wait is prolonged. Although impatience is a natural human emotion, frequent occurrences could signal a deeper issue. It’s essential to approach impatience with understanding and empathy. Why, you might ask? Conditions like ADHD, depression, adverse...

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17 Sep 2024
The Cultural Rift Impacting Communication between Different Generations
The Cultural Rift Impacting Communication between Different Generations

By Lambert Oigara, Clinical Psychologist, CBT Kenya Summary: The article discusses the cultural rift impacting communication between different generations in Kenya, focusing on the contrasting mindsets of older and younger generations. It suggests that embracing growth, humility, and a willingness to learn can help mitigate tensions and foster better generational relationships. Society today is multicultural,...

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11 Sep 2024
Mental Health Crisis Facing Kenyan Professionals
Mental Health Crisis Facing Kenyan Professionals

By Lambert Oigara, Clinical Psychologist, CBT Kenya Summary: This article discusses the mental health crisis among professionals in Kenya, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by mental health practitioners due to a shortage of resources, inadequate research, and the overwhelming demand for mental health services. The story highlights the rising demand for mental health care...

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03 Sep 2024
Under Pressure: The Strain on Kenyan Mental Health Practitioners
Under Pressure: The Strain on Kenyan Mental Health Practitioners

By Lambert Oigara, Clinical Psychologist, CBT Kenya Summary: This article delves into the significant challenges facing mental health practitioners in Kenya, highlighting the increasing pressure on professionals, the historical stigma surrounding the profession, and the worrying trend of mental health ‘Experts’ on social media. The Growing Strain on Mental Health Practitioners Mental health practitioners in...

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29 Aug 2024
Impact of Colonial Legacies on Mental Health Practices in Africa
Impact of Colonial Legacies on Mental Health Practices in Africa

By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Overview: This article discusses the impact of colonial legacies on mental health practices in Africa, particularly in Kenya. It outlines how colonialism marginalized traditional African healing practices and promoted Western mental health methods, often to the detriment of culturally relevant approaches. Additionally, it highlights modern challenges in mental health...

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03 Jun 2024
From Stigma to Advocacy: Kenya’s Mental Health Discourse
From Stigma to Advocacy: Kenya’s Mental Health Discourse

By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Mental Health and well-being programs are scarce and inaccessible to many, especially in rural areas. Despite the continued efforts by the community to promote and practice physical health and well-being, the country’s mental wellness is greatly impacted by the government’s negligible budgetary allocation. Over the past decade, drastic changes...

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28 May 2024
Closing the Gap: The Crisis in Mental Health in Africa
Closing the Gap: The Crisis in Mental Health in Africa

By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist “I don’t see the difference between breaking your leg and having a mental health breakdown. It’s health, there is no distinction.” These sentiments by US President Joe Biden highlight the undeniable link between mental and physical health. However, many around the world do not receive adequate mental health care....

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30 Apr 2024
ADHD in Women: Busting myths and finding support
ADHD in Women: Busting myths and finding support

By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most misconstrued mental health conditions. Misconceptions and myths continue to mislead people’s views about the condition, which, if managed effectively, can avert confusion in many people’s lives. If not well managed, women living with undiagnosed or misdiagnosed ADHD lead a...

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08 Apr 2024
Diversity in Solutions: One-size-fits-all is inadequate
Diversity in Solutions: One-size-fits-all is inadequate

By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist The unintended consequence of deinstitutionalizing mental health facilities, commonly known as asylums, was a rise in homelessness. The misconception that chronic mental illnesses like Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia were curable led to a complex interplay between individuals with mental illness who self-medicated with alcohol and drugs, perpetuating a cycle...

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04 Apr 2024
The Pop Psychology Dilemma
The Pop Psychology Dilemma – By Lambert Oigara, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

In 1969, former president of the American Psychological Association (APA), George A. Miller, envisioned making psychology accessible to the general public, urging his peers to ‘give away Psychology.’ During an era dominated by Freudian psychoanalysis, Piaget’s cognitive theory, and Watson’s behavioural theories, psychology gained traction in the Western world following the aftermath of World War...

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