Mental Health Kenya

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2024 will take place 13 to 19 May. Save the date! 📅 Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week brings the whole of the UK together to focus on promoting good mental health. Learn more about it: bit.ly/46KKpKN

I hope that the survivors of the current war, get all the mental support they need.

Every day, our mental health matters. #mentalhealthke

Mental health is a right.

No young person should be left to cope with their mental health on their own.

Everyone’s #mentalhealth journey looks different. Even if others don’t understand, please know that your experiences are valid. Keep pushing forward. 🖤

🚨 We need your help 🚨 Parliament will close for the summer tomorrow. We're running out of time to reform the Mental Health Act before the next election. Share this post to demand that @rishisunak and the government reform this outdated act.

Conversations around poverty and mental health ought to be spoken about loudly. This is a good start.

@joe_admh @mentalhealth @jrf_uk This is absolutely true. I experienced this in February from a close family member who despite being a psychologist, has not been able to get work and this drove them to a point of mental breakdown.

Today, the @jrf_uk published their latest #costofliving tracker considering the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on over 4000 households on the lowest incomes. Here, we share some initial thoughts from a public mental health perspective. 🧵 (1/8)

Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to people seeking support for mental health concerns, but the language we use can help foster inclusion and acceptance. ABHW Corporate Partner, @PsychHub, shared some simple ways you can change how you talk about mental health.

Emotional dysregulation is one of the most frustrating-- & most common-- symptoms of post traumatic stress-- & it's rarely resolved by sitting & talking with anyone, including a therapist. Therapy is a starting point, a tool, & a safe place-- but recovery goes beyond therapy.

The is no health without mental health. #MentalHealthKe

This #MensHealthWeek, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight men’s relationship with mental health. Sometimes, men can find it hard to speak out about #MentalHealth, but help and support is available. 🔗 You can find out more here: pulse.ly/qz0j96paih

Your mental health matters more 💙. #MentalHealthKe

You already know this but… … if it costs your mental health, the price is too high

Beyond ‘Toughing It Out’: a conversation on mental health in the social change workplace webinar 📅 14th June 2023 ⏰Time: 17:00 (CEST) / 08:00 (PDT) / 23:00 (HKT) Registration: mhinnovation.net/forums/news-ev…

You are enough. #MentalHealthKe

You never need to “just man up”. It’s #MensHealthWeek and we’re here to remind you it’s okay to reach out. You’re no less of a man by opening up ✊🏾 Big thanks to katies.self.care.diaries for this important illustration 🤍

To all family members and friends of those living with bipolar disorder, remember that each person's experience with bipolar disorder is unique. Open communication, empathy, and a willingness to learn and adapt are key elements in being a supportive family member or friend. 💚