Perfectionism and Burnout: The Struggle for Balance – CBT Kenya In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, the pursuit of excellence has become a hallmark of success. However, this relentless pursuit of perfection often comes at a significant cost – burnout. Perfectionism, characterized by the unrelenting pursuit of high standards and fear of failure, can drive...
Cost of living and mental health – CBT Kenya Our basic human needs of staying warm, safe and having enough to eat are being challenged. The cost of living is a pressing issue that affects individuals and families worldwide. It encompasses the expenses necessary to maintain a basic standard of living, including housing, food, transportation,...
History of National Suicide Prevention Month – CBT Kenya “I think suicide is sort of like cancer was 50 years ago. People don’t want to talk about it, they don’t want to know about it. People are frightened of it, and they don’t understand, when actually these issues are treatable.” – Judy Collins. All of...
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – CBT Kenya July marks the observance of National Minority Mental Health Month, a nationwide initiative established by Mental Health America. This important awareness campaign aims to shed light on the diverse range of mental health experiences within Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. The month also...
SCHOOLS: Biggest Providers of Mental Health Services in Kenya Article by Letoo James On 1st June 2019, Kenya declared the state of her mental health a national disaster. Using the Madaraka Day platform, President Kenyatta singled out depression as the most common mental disorder devastating young people’s lives. He then directed employers and schools at...
Valentine’s Day and Mental Health – CBT Kenya Valentine’s Day is often associated with love, romance, and celebration of relationships. However, for many people, it can also bring feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anxiety. In this article, we’ll explore how Valentine’s Day can impact mental health and provide tips for taking care of yourself on...
Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide – CBT Kenya Those who experience suicidal thoughts often feel isolated and unable to share their burden with anyone else. This is also true for people who are concerned about a loved one, or those who have lost someone to suicide. Breaking that silence is an important part of suicide...
Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder – CBT Kenya Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that you experience during particular seasons or times of year. Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time, and affects your everyday life. If you have SAD, you’ll experience depression during some seasons in particular, or...
How to overcome grief’s health damaging effects At some point we have all experienced loss and grief be it from the loss of a loved one, a friend, a relationship and it is a normal part of life that we all deal with at some point. Grief looks like many things to many different people....
What is Mental Wellness? CBT Kenya We often hear about mental wellness but what is it exactly? Mental wellness is a positive state of mind; being mentally well means that your mind is able to function at your best interest. Your mental state is not affecting your wellbeing. When your mental wellbeing is at its...
