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...
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – CBT Kenya National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an annual campaign that takes place during the last week of February. Its aim is to raise awareness about eating disorders, promote education and understanding, and encourage people to seek help and support. Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age,...
Skills Transfer Program – CBT Kenya By Letoo James A report dubbed “Do our Children Halve Life Skills and Values” released by Zizi Afrique Foundation in November this year following a survey of East African countries gave damning findings. Serious gaps exist in inculcating core competencies in our children. In problem-solving for instance, 95% of...
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...
GROUP THERAPY – CBT Kenya When we think of therapy what comes to mind is a person talking to a therapist in a room. This is also true for most people who have had actual experience in using therapy services. Individual therapy is perhaps the most common type of therapy known out there. It is...
What Is Conduct Disorder? CBT Kenya Conduct disorder is an ongoing pattern of behavior marked by emotional and behavioral problems. Children with conduct disorder behave in angry, aggressive, argumentative, and disruptive ways. Conduct disorder in children goes beyond bad behavior. It is a diagnosable mental health condition that is characterized by patterns of violating societal...
National Women’s History Month – CBT Kenya This is the month where we revel in learning about all manner of female history-makers, from the big names to the unsung heroes. It’s also a time when we focus on learning more about the female perspective on big movements in human history. Women’s History Month is a...
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...
Understanding Psychosis disorder – CBT Kenya Psychosis is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that aren’t real. It can be triggered by a mental illness, a physical injury or illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma. Young...
Understanding Mental Health – CBT Kenya Part of the reason for negative attitudes and behavior towards people with mental illness is a lack of knowledge and a fear of the unknown. Anyone can experience mental illness—it’s more common than you may think. So it’s important that we try to gain a better understanding of what...
