What is Down Syndrome? CBT Kenya Down syndrome is a lifelong condition. Although it can’t be cured, doctors know more about it now than ever. If your child has it, getting the right care early on can make a big difference in helping them live a full and meaningful life. People born with Down syndrome...
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: WELLNESS POST COVID 19 By Letoo James May is a labour and mental health awareness month. Labour Day is set aside to celebrate workers contribution to society while at the same time reflecting on the progress made in advancing their welfare. This reflection is particularly important this year owing to the negative...
What is Insomnia Disorder? CBT Kenya People with insomnia can’t fall asleep, stay asleep or get enough restful slumber. Most adults need around seven to nine hours of sleep per night. However, the amount of sleep needed to function at your best varies between individuals. The quality of your rest matters just as much as...
Generalized anxiety disorder – CBT Kenya Worrying is a part of life. It’s natural to worry about the stressful things in our lives. But what happens when that worry becomes invasive and persistent? Those with generalized anxiety disorder experience excessive, often unnecessary and unprovoked feelings of anxiety and worry. The stress experienced can center around...
What is Postpartum Depression? CBT Kenya It is a complex mix of emotional, physical and behavioral changes that occur after giving birth. This is attributed to the social, chemical and psychological changes associated with having a baby. As a new mom, you face a lot of challenges getting used to life with a newborn. Probably your...
Persistent Depressive Disorder – CBT Kenya Persistent depressive disorder is a type of depression. It’s less severe than major depressive disorder but an ongoing disorder. A person with persistent depressive disorder has a sad, dark, or low mood. The symptoms last most of the day, on most days or for over a long period of...
Depression in women – CBT Kenya Depression isn’t just a brief period where you feel sad or down about something. It’s a serious mood disorder that can affect your daily life. And it isn’t always easy to recognize or treat. You may not even realize that you’re dealing with depression until you’ve experienced symptoms for...
Schizoid Personality Disorder – CBT Kenya People with personality disorders have long-standing patterns of thinking and acting that differ from what society considers usual or normal. The inflexibility of their personality can cause great distress, and can interfere with many areas of life, including social and work functioning. People with personality disorders generally also have...
Separation anxiety disorder – CBT Kenya It’s completely normal for children, especially in very young children, to experience some degree of separation anxiety. In contrast, separation anxiety disorder is excessive worry or anxiety that goes beyond that expected for the child’s developmental level. Separation anxiety is considered a disorder if it lasts at least a...
Histrionic personality disorder – CBT Kenya Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by constant attention-seeking and emotional overreaction. People with this condition tend to over dramatize situations, which may impair relationships and lead to depression. Yet they are highly suggestible, easily susceptible to the influence of others. Dealing with a person who suffers from this personality disorder can get...
