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@ChiromoHospGrp @BlessedOsakue @Lukayi_Chosen @TwebazePeter3 @AKUGIZIBWEJUL14 @katwere_enoch @benjaminruks @lyagoba_ivan @Olekirongo @Netto254 @TLhissa Men often turn to other men when in crisis this includes father or brother figures, or friends who have been there for them. This however is a challenge when they lack a support system. This is where we have institutions that offer mentorship or psychological services available.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @BlessedOsakue @Lukayi_Chosen @TwebazePeter3 @AKUGIZIBWEJUL14 @katwere_enoch @benjaminruks @lyagoba_ivan @Olekirongo @Netto254 @TLhissa Men struggle to admit they are not okay because at times it feels like they are admitting weakness. In order to make men feel safe and vulnerable we need to, encourage men to talk to people they relate well with which includes friends, family, or someone external like a therapist

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @Rev_soglo @GeorgeJMsuya @_BayoAbiodun @JuliusKizito10 @guyodibaboru Modern men are a lot more free to be emotional however, some of the traditional and societal beliefs on emotions are still very strong, which restrain a lot of emotional expressions.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @Rev_soglo @GeorgeJMsuya This stress is only made worse by economic instability but the rise of working women/dual-income households has helped manage some of this pressure.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @Rev_soglo @GeorgeJMsuya The pressure to be a provider on its own without proper channels of stress relief can cause a lot of stress, which can lead to several mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

[Muthoni☀ @Muthoni_mk]

@ChiromoHospGrp @BlessedOsakue @Lukayi_Chosen @TwebazePeter3 @AKUGIZIBWEJUL14 @katwere_enoch @benjaminruks @lyagoba_ivan @Olekirongo @Netto254 The concept of masculinity is determined by the individual societies that one belongs to. Being a man today involves meeting social and traditional obligations, while striking a good balance.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru Some of these factors are the idea that they can make quick money and after that they will stop. Others are; denial, minimization, emotional reasoning, justification and blame. These are a few contributing factors.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG Sometime individuals are not aware of the loses they have incurred until it is too late this could lead to loss of assets like land or property or loses in relationship with family, friends and even spouses.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru Some of the impacts of online gambling psychologically is the constant state of high stress levels which may affect ones quality of sleep, or their appetite. Work-wise online gambling may lead to poor concentration, constantly preoccupied, therefore are less productive at work.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru The biggest barrier is individual self- awareness that online gambling is a problem and shame individuals feel after incurring a number of these losses.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @MarthaMatolo @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 Psychotherapy is available for individuals who want to deal with this addiction. The main treatment would be focused on addiction therapy, as well as managing stress, anxiety and compulsions while making ammends.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna @julietlekideny To people who have gone through sexual abuse. You matter, Your stories matter and what you went through was not your fault. You are loved and we are here to support you.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @KagayaTracy These other areas at times affect whether or not the individual will receive support and how quickly they will recieve that support.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna @julietlekideny When a survivor expresses their experience ours is to listen and not invalidate what that experience was like for them.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @KagayaTracy These social spaces can step in  by creating awareness on what sexual assault is but also creating awareness on the resources available for people who have gone through sexual assault.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 After understanding the different psychological experiences that can arise form sexual assault the support systems around victims will be less likely to expose them to triggers and would be more proactive about creating awareness and getting the victims the help they need.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna @julietlekideny Sexual Assault is first and foremost an act of violence we therefore, need to tackle norms about the victims of abuse being faulted for the abuse. We also need to gain awareness that abuse can happen to any gender and that is not signify any form of weakness.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @MarthaMatolo @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna @njambi_gacheru @AshleyCiiru @Winfrey_Milton Some of the ways people can cope is by talking to a therapist who can help you deal with the issues head on. It can also be resourceful to have a good support system.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @MarthaMatolo @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna @njambi_gacheru @AshleyCiiru @Winfrey_Milton The major signs of addiction is when you can no longer control the amount you take in, it has become a priority in your life, and the people around you have begun raising concerns about it.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @MarthaMatolo @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna @njambi_gacheru @AshleyCiiru @Winfrey_Milton One of the major dangers of self medicating with alcohol is that it makes mood disorders worse because it destabilizes the biochemistry in the brain and negatively affects the psychosocial areas of one's life .