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Experts join forces for mental health in Kenya

(8 days ago) WEBOver 100 experts joined a discussion to kickstart the latest mental health investment case – this time in Kenya. The multistakeholder event hosted by the Ministry of Health was held on 17 May 2021.The …

https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/05/23/default-calendar/experts-join-forces-for-mental-health-in-kenya

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Concern grows in Kenya after alarming rise in suicide cases

(8 days ago) WEBA mural about mental health and climate issues in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. There were 483 suicides recorded in Kenya in three months. Photograph: Gordwin …

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/aug/10/concern-grows-in-kenya-after-alarming-rise-in-suicide-cases

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Governors commit to action to improve mental health in Kenya

(2 days ago) WEB3 August 2021 – Over 180 governors and experts have come together to commit to greater action on mental health as part of a joint initiative being spearheaded by the …

https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/08/13/default-calendar/governors-commit-to-action-to-improve-mental-health-in-kenya

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Helping to break mental health care barriers in Kenya

(3 days ago) WEBHelping to break mental health care barriers in Kenya. 10 October 2022. Nairobi – In a previous stint as a chemistry teacher Dr Gladys Mwiti could not help but …

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/kenya/news/helping-break-mental-health-care-barriers-kenya

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Kenyans Urged to Treat Mental Health Stress Caused by Pandemic

(3 days ago) WEBKenya’s Ministry of Health says the number of mental health cases have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the country's mental health …

https://www.voanews.com/a/covid-19-pandemic_kenyans-urged-treat-mental-health-stress-caused-pandemic/6193507.html

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In Kenya, emotional violence, mental health found as key …

(2 days ago) WEBCitation: In Kenya, emotional violence, mental health found as key obstacles to lifesaving HIV treatments for young females (2023, November 2) retrieved 31 March …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-kenya-emotional-violence-mental-health.html

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Mental Health (MoH Kenya)

(8 days ago) WEBThe Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030 provides for a framework on interventions for securing mental health systems reforms in Kenya. This is in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Vision 2030, the Kenya …

https://mental.health.go.ke/

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11 Human Rights Organizations Laud “Landmark” New Mental …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act is signed into law as cases of various mental health conditions are on the rise in Kenya – so much so that the Government is being urged to …

https://reliefweb.int/report/kenya/11-human-rights-organizations-laud-landmark-new-mental-health-amendment-act-kenya

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Health Ministry inks pact with Johnson & Johnson …

(1 days ago) WEBSeptember 2, 2022. 1. NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 2 – The Ministry of Health has signed a collaborative pact with innovative healthcare company Johnson & Johnson to facilitate access to quality mental healthcare services in …

https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2022/09/health-ministry-inks-pact-with-johnson-johnson-kenya-on-mental-health/

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The Red Cross is Illuminating Kenya's Mental Health Map with a …

(8 days ago) WEBNot long ago, taking care of the mental health of survivors and people in distress would be considered secondary, but thankfully times are changing – and with …

https://pscentre.org/news/the-red-cross-is-illuminating-kenyas-mental-health-map-with-a-new-mhpss-framework/

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Surging mental health disorders raise alarm – Kenya News Agency

(Just Now) WEBAt the national level, the government is guided by the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025), a Ministry of Health (MoH) blueprint on interventions for …

https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/surging-mental-health-disorders-raise-medical-alarm/

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Kenya: Group urges awareness, treatment on mental health

(3 days ago) WEBThe PDO says since it was established in 2016 it has treated 20,000 people. The PDO provides medication at a subsidised rate and it’s completely free for people …

https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/07/kenya-group-urges-awareness-treatment-on-mental-health/

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Voices from the Youth in Kenya Addressing Mental Health Gaps …

(3 days ago) WEBThe research and program implementers were participants directly addressing/supporting youth mental health needs in Kenya or were involved in similar …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9104498/

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News Archives - Mental Health (MoH Kenya)

(2 days ago) WEBLeave a Comment / News / MoH. The journey towards transforming mental health care systems in Kenya has gathered momentum following the launch of the Kenya Mental …

https://mental.health.go.ke/category/news/

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Mental Health and Well-Being – Kenya News Agency

(7 days ago) WEBThe Kenya Mental Health Policy (2015-2030), Kagwe noted, envisions a nation where mental health is valued and promoted, mental health conditions are …

https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/mental-health-and-well-being/

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SILENCED MINDS: THE SYSTEMIC NEGLECT OF THE MENTAL …

(9 days ago) WEBA human rights audit of the mental health system in Kenya viii 3.2.2 No policy framework on mental health 23 3.2.3 Health sector policy silent on mental health 24 3.3 …

https://africacheck.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2022-07/THE_%20MENTAL_HEALTH_REPORT.pdf

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WHO unveils new guidance on mental health – Kenya News Agency

(Just Now) WEBKNA1 October 9, 2023 Counties, Editor's Pick, Health, Kiambu 0. As the world marks Mental Health Day on Tuesday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Office of …

https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/who-unveils-new-guidance-on-mental-health/

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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health

(6 days ago) WEBThe National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) led by UQ found nearly 1 in 8 adolescents in Kenya had a mental disorder in the 12 months prior to the …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-international-gap-adolescent-mental-health.html

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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health

(2 days ago) WEBThe National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) led by UQ found nearly 1 in 8 adolescents in Kenya had a mental disorder in the 12 months prior to the …

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/04/international-study-fills-data-gap-adolescent-mental-health

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Kenya

(4 days ago) WEBAll news. News releases; Statements; Campaigns; Events; Feature stories; Press conferences; Speeches; Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Kenya; …

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/mental-health-atlas-ken-2020-country-profile

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Worry as suicides among women rise - The Standard

(3 days ago) WEBStandard Group Plc HQ Office, The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road. P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/wellness/article/2001493895/worry-as-suicides-among-women-rise

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The Kenya Alliance for Mental Health (KAMH) is on a mission to …

(1 days ago) WEBKAMH has partnered with Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix Arizona, to develop a professional training program. The Kenyan Mental Health Care Practitioner Certificate …

https://www.kamh.ngo/

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Study finds variations in prevalence of adolescent mental …

(6 days ago) WEBPrevalence of adolescent mental disorders in Kenya, Indonesia, and Viet Nam measured by the National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS): a multi-national …

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240425/Study-finds-variations-in-prevalence-of-adolescent-mental-disorders-in-Kenya-Indonesia-and-Vietnam.aspx

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Mental Health Services Expand to Meet Needs — AMPATH Kenya

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2019, the Astellas Global Health Foundation awarded a $1.35 million grant over three years to AMPATH to provide 400,000 people with access to mental health …

https://www.ampathkenya.org/news-blog-feed/2020/9/29/mental-health-services-expand-to-meet-needs

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Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation

(Just Now) WEBWelcome to AMHRTF Africa Mental Health Training and Research Foundation. Africa Mental Health Training and Research Foundation (AMHRTF) is a non-governmental …

https://africamentalhealthresearchandtrainingfoundation.org/

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Kenyan doctors’ strike: the government keeps failing to hold up its …

(9 days ago) WEBAt least 4,000 doctors are employed in Kenya’s public healthcare sector. Almost all of them went on strike on 14 March 2024, demanding the implementation of a …

https://theconversation.com/kenyan-doctors-strike-the-government-keeps-failing-to-hold-up-its-end-of-the-bargain-228294

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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Providers’ …

(9 days ago) WEBBackground: In 2020, healthcare providers were expected to provide care to individuals with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), putting them at risk of acquiring …

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/5/351

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Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers - The Economist

(Just Now) WEBIn 2013 the National Institute of Mental Health, an American government agency, made a heroic gamble to move away from research based on the DSM’s …

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/many-mental-health-conditions-have-bodily-triggers

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Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug

(Just Now) WEBA nurse administers an injection to a malaria patient in a ward at Nightingale Medical Centre, in Kisumu, Kenya Tuesday, April. 16, 2024. Even after parts of Kenya …

https://apnews.com/article/kenya-malaria-health-ecc08dd160735bd537a552db5ab200af

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Sharon Stone opens up about mental health in emotional …

(Just Now) WEBStone, who works with the World Health Organization, noted that one in 10 people “on a global level” are having “a mental crisis.” 9 Sharon Stone became …

https://pagesix.com/2024/04/27/entertainment/sharon-stone-opens-up-about-mental-health-in-emotional-interview/

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WEBThe News. For parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between keeping and …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.html

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Kenyan patients suffer as doctors' strike grinds on, Health News, …

(8 days ago) WEBKenyan patients suffer as doctors' strike grinds on Kenya's healthcare system has long been overburdened and underfunded, but it has ground to a near halt after …

https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/kenyan-patients-suffer-as-doctors-strike-grinds-on/109653157

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Mental health interventions to boost public - Kenya News Agency

(4 days ago) WEBMental health interventions to boost public servants’ productivity. KNA1 June 25, 2022 Counties, Editor's Pick, Nairobi, Social 0. The State Department for …

https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/mental-health-interventions-to-boost-public-servants-productivity/

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Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and - ABC …

(8 days ago) WEBKenya had an estimated 5 million malaria cases and over 12,000 deaths reported in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. Most of those affected …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/malaria-killing-people-kenya-vaccine-local-drug-production-109606736

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Malaria Prevention Advances in Kenya: Vaccine and Local

(7 days ago) WEBMalaria claims the lives of five members of a Kenyan family, including 31-year-old Rosebella Awuor and her two children before age 2. Malaria remains a significant …

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/2916937-malaria-prevention-advances-in-kenya-vaccine-and-local-drug-production-offer-new-hope

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6 Podcasts to Soothe an Anxious Mind - The New York Times

(5 days ago) WEBBack in 2012, well before either podcasts or conversations about mental health had reached the mainstream, the comedian Paul Gilmartin began hosting this …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/arts/podcasts-anxiety-mental-health.html

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