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Shamiri Institute

WebThe Shamiri intervention shows that scalable psychological interventions that invoke simple psychological principles, rather than explicit references to psychopathology, can alleviate depression and anxiety symptoms in Kenyan adolescents. Shamiri means " thrive ." Since 2019, we have provided accessible and effective mental health to 100,000s

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80%+ Depression and Anxiety Free

WebUnderstanding Depression and Anxiety. Depression and anxiety are two prevalent mental health conditions that impact millions worldwide. These conditions can be debilitating, leading to a significant decline in an individual's quality of life.

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Shamiri Summit 2023

WebShamiri Summit 2023. 100%Digital. What next? Emerging solutions for human flourishing. How can the science of human flourishing transform our lives and unlock our collective potential? Every year, the Shamiri Summit explores some of the most exciting, challenging, and critical issues issues around our collective wellbeing and human flourishing.

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The Network Approach: A Path to Decolonize Mental Healthcare

WebThe violent colonial history of psychiatry in Africa prevents individuals from seeking help. Because of this history, mental health care is now stigmatized, and clinical research, practice, and policy fail to capture the salient features of …

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124k+ Youth Served

WebBuilding a tiered network of caregivers, we've trained and employed over 1,000 young people to expand to mental health services.

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Shamiri Institute

WebLondon School of Economics (MSc, Health Policy, Planning & Financing), UC Berkeley (BA). Rahim Daya is the Chief of Staff at Shamiri Institute. Previously, he managed Breaking Barriers Innovations' health and social care network of 20 NHS and Local Government partners focused on prevention and investing in the social determinants of health.

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We are scaling to rural and peri-urban Kenya and we are looking …

WebThe problem that we are solving ‍ Mental health problems account for nearly half of the global burden of disease among youths aged 15-to-19 yet many young people with mental health problems in Kenya cannot access the help that they need.

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Training and Supervising Lay Providers in Kenya: Strategies and …

WebA study in Kenya trained ordinary people without mental health backgrounds to deliver a school-based program helping teenagers with anxiety and depression. The training, primarily led by undergraduates, was successful and received positive feedback, showing that this approach could be practical and effective.

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Costs and Cost-Effectiveness of Shamiri, a Brief, Layperson …

WebShamiri is a cost-effective method that can significantly reduce depression and anxiety. Non-expert providers can offer this effective treatment with just 10 days of training, compared to the several years required to become a licensed mental health provider.

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