If you make no other resolution. Make one that you will be kinder with yourself in the new year. Even the way you speak to yourself. Talk to self like you’re someone you really love.
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We have run out of medical supplies. An urgent appeal to either send to All Saints Cathedral or Crescent Hospital in CBD. Or DM me and I will coordinate.
0722 707477 Dr Angela Kariuki
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#MedicsForKenya
Enyewe hamjui how mental illness symptoms can look like. But I get. Stigma means that families are secretive about these matters. This is how bad things can get.
We should talk about it more tho. I think it’ll be easier to ask for support if there is less shame.
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My idea of breastfeeding support at work is embodied in #KapenguriaCountyReferralHospital. This cosy place provides a clean, safe and private space for moms to breastfeed, express and store breastmilk while at work. Also for nannies to stay with baby while mommy works!
The curriculum at teachers training colleges does not include how to discipline children positively. Teachers are forced to improvise once they start practising. Often techniques used are violent. This was the case with @RobertOmwa who now champions children's rights:
@charity_kirui It comes off as unintelligent on their part. It's embrassing. 'Juniors' must also stop the cycle by recognizing it as abuse and not laughing. It's never funny.
I did a call out for Muslim mental health providers a while back. Here's a blog on when to seek help, how to choose your therapist, and the questions to ask before you seek therapy.
The list of mental health providers is also included.
Read on...
https://t.co/xFv7SxG9uZ
@Imonaar You, may not. Others do. And because you don't know about other people's predisposition, it's a safer bet not to take that route. There's enough jokes for comic relief without throwing personal jabs at people. It's learned behaviour.
By acknowledging all the different roles played by all, we can achieve a synergy that would inspire more action by communities, governments, local and global institutions to make mental health and wellbeing their priority.