Kenya is racing against time to end AIDS by 2030 and the Triple Threat of mistimed pregnancies, new HIV Infections, and sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents. Register here to run for change!
#RaceAgainstTime#EndTripleThreat#EndAIDSby2030#WorldAIDSDay2024.
Mental health is a universal right. Addressing the state of our mental wellbeing in the workplace is key to achieving personal and corporate success.
Mental Health Matters.
Let's Talk.
"It is the little things citizens do. That is what will make a difference. My little thing is planting trees." Prof. Wangari Maathai- Nobel Prize winner. Have you planted a tree today?
Happy Mazingira Day
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Engaging in physical exercises and activities to reduce anxiety.
* Building social networks and support groups with people you can always reach out to.
* Having a healthy lifestyle routine; eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, minimizing screen time, prioritizing rest.
and social well-being.
Anxiety varies in symptoms and intensity, depending on the triggers and an individual's coping skills and mechanisms.
Self-care strategies include;
* Meditation exercises to calm the body i.e. deep breathing exercises.
Anxiety is a common mental illness among adolescents and young people, largely attributed to the fast-paced, overwhelming environment we live in.
Anxiety is a natural response to day-to-day life's challenges. However, when it persists, it affects our emotional, psychological
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Catch AYP Mental Health Champions Initiative's Founder on Nenyon TV having an insightful conversation on youth and mental health. Share the link with family, friends and foes alike.
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@AYP_BometCounty remains committed to addressing and advocating for mental health and mental well-being among adolescents and young people.
Mental Health Matters.
Let's Talk.
Empowering the youth through mental health advocacy! The Presidential Innovation Awards (PIA) team recently conducted a monitoring and evaluation session with @AYP_BometCounty in Bomet. These inspiring young leaders are making a significant impact in their communities, thanks to the support and recognition from PIA. Together, we are fostering a healthier and more resilient future for all.
Mental illnesses at its worst pushes people to commit suicide. As we celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day, we are changing the narrative; to shape the conversations about how we address suicide. To change the scope of our approach to suicide, suicidal thoughts and attempts.
To create an empathic environment for those struggling with mental illnesses and are scared of reaching out. To remember our loved ones whom we have lost to suicide. And to encourage everyone battling silent battles.
* Do not suffer in silence.
* Reach out.
* Ask for help.
Leadership’, @AYP_BometCounty emphasized on the importance of prioritizing mental wellness to the mentees, as they begin their transformative leadership journey, to be changemakers, usher in a new era of leadership while holding current leaders into social accountability.
Effective leadership requires mental resilience. The state of a leader’s psychological wellbeing influences and impacts their decisions and governance.
On the recently concluded Konrad Adenauer Stiftung mentorship program on ‘Politics, Governance, Democracy and Transformative