According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 out of every 4 people are affected by mental illness. Globally, 350 million people suffer from depression. #HealingAndRebuilding#MentalHealthAwareness
@macercikoh highlighted on ways we can respond to the mental health needs of young people by identifying the smallest of the issues and acting towards them "smalls things matter" #MindSKILLZ#MentalHealthMatters#AfyaYaAkili
Young people's perspective on mental health panel discussion @FlominahM emphasized on the need to respond effectively to the call of help rather than discriminating it as she shared her inspirational story"Your Story Counts" #MindSKILLZ#AfyaYaAkili#MentalHealthMatters
In Kenya, the most common mental health issues among youth include depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse. "It's crucial to prioritize awareness, support, and access to mental health services for our adolescents," Dr Irene Muchoki - CO, Health Nutrition & Wellness
"I am a beautiful story"
The beautiful and empowering @D_Moraa spoke about the importance of telling your story and not allowing it to be silenced. It is okay not to be okay!!
#youthsummit#afyayaakili#mindskillz
Local Innovations Scaled Through Enterprise Networks #LISTEN is an innovative strategy that integrates Behavioural Science and HCD in designing, testing and implementation of solutions with the communities taking the lead for sustainability of both health and non-health programs
Great discussions today in Ruiru 🥳
Great turn out of the community, great conversations of listening and learning from each other, from different generations on barriers hindering access, provision and uptake of Reproductive health services! #Tuzungumze
Together with @Zamara_fdn, hosted by @GenerationGuid1 in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Join us in an Intergenerational Dialogue with local, religious leaders & the community to discuss communal barriers around access & uptake of Reproductive health #SRHR info. & services #Tuzungumze
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Let's embrace Creating spaces for all women to have their voices heard through involvement on decision making.Happy international women's day
#IWD2024@Badili_A@rhnkorg
We can prevent cervical cancer through HPV vaccination for girls between ages 10-14yrs,2 doses 6 months apart,also regular cervical cancer screening for women of reproductive age(sexually active) #InternationalHPVAwarenessDay#HPVAwareness
Human papilloma virus is a viral strain that cause infections such as genital wart,pre cancers & cancers such as cervical cancer,it is spread through oral,anal & vaginal sex with someone who has the virus #HPVAwarenessDay#HPV2024#HPV @StoriesByAfrica #IHPV