BasicNeeds

Transforming lives of people experiencing mental health problems in the world’s poorest communities.

[CBM Global Disability Inclusion - KE @CBM_Global_KE]

@BasicNeedsKenya @KilifiCountyKE @MH_Kilifi @qualityrightske @MOHmentalhealth @CBM_Global Congratulations to our esteemed partners @BasicNeedsKenya & appreciate excellent coordination from @KilifiCountyKE to plan for a future supportive of #InclusiveCommunities through mental health commitments.
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@CBM_Global_KE
@cbm_ireland
@CBM_Global
@Sudikev
@MigayoHR

[MH InnovationNetwork @MHInnovation]

Register for the launch of the World Mental Health report: Transforming mental health for all
📅Date: Friday 17th June 2022
⏲️Time: 14:00-15:30 pm (CEST)
🚩Info: https://t.co/YVvfzNw93N
#WorldMentalHealthReport

[Peter Badimak YARO @BadimakYaro]

20 yrs ago today (12th April 2002) BasicNeeds Trust formally began operations in 🇬🇭 implementing 'New Initiatives in Mental Health and Development' from whence emerged @BasicNeedsGh. It's been a journey of immense success! I am proud to have been a part of it for 18 yrs now!

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

Did you know?
• Psychosis frequently has its onset in a person’s teens or early 20's
• There are disproportionately high rates of psychosis among people who are homeless in African settings
• The incarceration of people with psychosis is a common & pressing human rights issue

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

Check out this brilliant new podcast from @Ember_mh! The first episode features @PDOkenya's @Mwenja - we're proud to have worked alongside Ember & @VitolFoundation to support amazing community #MentalHealth initiatives like this one 🙌 @CBM_Global @SHMFoundation @MHInnovation

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

Community Mental Health Forums are key for facilitating community engagement and collaboration, enabling conversations about common mental health issues. Find out more in this @CBM_Global #GoodPracticeGuide https://t.co/1hqzF2GRLO

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

For over 15 years, CBM has been working to improve the lives of people with #mentalhealth conditions in the worlds' poorest places – working in partnership with communities, health authorities and people with lived experience.

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

#MentalHealth conditions, NTDs & disability are interconnected:
➡️People with NTDs are at higher risk for mental health conditions
➡️People with mental health conditions are at higher risk of an NTD

Find out more in @CBM_Global's #GoodPracticeGuide @ https://t.co/Q0ynf1NLV5

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

In our #mentalhealth system strengthening activities...
🔑Key principle = service users should have a choice about the care they receive
👉 Our role is to facilitate better options for them
Learn more about @CBM_Global's #GoodPracticeGuide @ https://t.co/BwjRc8vhwU

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

Mental health system strengthening must include:
✅inclusion in community life
✅livelihoods
✅education
✅political voice

More info #MentalHealthSystemStrengthening: https://t.co/BwjRc8vhwU @CBM_Global

[Ben Adams @BenJackAdams]

(2/2) You can access all of our mental health #GoodPracticeGuides here: https://t.co/EXeqzCQwzx…

@jibabdulmalik @Laura_Deano @Michi_Nombrado @UnitedGMH @Irish_Aid @FCDOInclusive @dfat @MichelleFunk3 @R_njenga

Watch our short animation on #NTDs & #MentalHealth below…

[Ben Adams @BenJackAdams]

(1/2) Today we officially launched two more of our #GoodPracticeGuides on Mental Health System Strengthening and Mental Health & NTDs.

#InclusiveCommunities #NoHealthWithoutMentalHealth

@CBM_Global @julian_eaton @cbm_ireland @CBMuk @cbmnz @CBMAustralia @CbmSchweiz

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

80% of people with mental illness live in developing countries, where most have little or no access to treatment or support and many face extreme poverty, stigma, discrimination and abuse.

Find out what CBM is doing to change this @ https://t.co/gE2on8fL24 #MentalHealthAwareness

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

This interactive app will provide #mentalhealth first aid for students and will help provide insights into prevalence of disorders in the university population. @BasicNeedsKenya @KenyattaUni @ChukaUni @nouscims @Ember_mh #BasicNeedsArif_bot

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

We're excited that @BasicNeedsKenya has launched a #mentalhealth chatbot, as part of our project supporting students at @KenyattaUni @ChukaUni with or at risk of mental illness. @nouscims @Ember_mh #BasicNeedsArif_bot

[CBM UK @CBMuk]

When PEERS offer each other SUPPORT, feelings of isolation & rejection can be replaced with hope, a sense of agency & belief in personal control.

For you, why is #PeerSupport important in #MentalHealth? Let us know! Download @CBM_Global #GoodPracticeGuide https://t.co/clSw2XT0u3