Basic Needs Kenya

Advocating for the basic needs and basic rights of people with mental illness in Kenya

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One in four patients visiting a health service has at least one mental, neurological or behavioural disorder (WHO Dept. of mental health)

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Mental Illness (Def) : state of abnormal behaviours or mental disorders characterized by inappropriate feelings about self and others.

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#DidYouKnow Excessive intake of alcohol and drugs which interferes with one's health family and society could be a symptom of mental illness

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@antoneosoul We are honoured that you are willing to help destigmatise and sensitize people on the issue of mental illness in Kenya.

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BasicNeeds UK in Kenya is proud to have Anthony Mwangi (@AntoNeoSoul) and Sitawa Wafula (@Sweetawa) as Ambassadors in mental health advocacy

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>>And to be addressed and reffered to in a manner that is not demeaning;

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According to the proposed constitution, perons with disabilites (as below) are entitles to be treated with dignity and respect>>

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According to the proposed constitution, “disability” includes any physical, sensory, MENTAL, psychological or other impairment, condition >>

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The Stigma Of Mental Illness. New post at http://basicneedskenya.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/the-stigma-of-mental-illness/

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According to the WHO Mental Health Atlas, the government of Kenya spends ONLY about 0.01% of it's health budget on mental health.

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What is mental illness? Basic Needs Kenya Blogpost: http://basicneedskenya.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/what-is-mental-illness/

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Basic Needs UK in Kenya is bringing mental health advocacy to social media. Visit our blog http://basicneedskenya.wordpress.com