COTD Kenya 🇰🇪

Official event page for Climb Out Of The Darkness®, Team Kenya. #climbKE #climbout

Raising awareness on #PerinatalMentalHealth (#ppd & other #mood disorders)

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

#climbout2021 will be the 4th #climbout event Kenya is participating in to raise awareness of #perinatalmentalhealth

Join in, don't be left out because #maternalMHmatters #cotdKE #MMHWeekKE

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@CotdKE
@VivianGaiko
@JoyceW_Wachira @AnneKiguta @EmpowerMama @KendyNjeru @KenyaRedCross

The #Climboutofthedarkness event is here . 26th June,2021.
Don't be left behind come one come all

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @CotdKE A5.
https://t.co/tUw2zF3iuc providers
To all moms out here, each time you make a visit to the clinic honestly share how you feel.
Explain clearly how your emotions have been since the clinic.This applies to both clinics ANC and MCC
#MMHWeek2021
#maternalMHmatters
@CotdKE

[Vivian Gaiko @VivianGaiko]

Q6 What are some of the things one can do to help with recovery?

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

.@PasquelineNjau .@KendyNjeru .@CotdKE

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @CotdKE A6. Lastly
Love yourself , your are the boss of your life .
Choose to be happy always and pray for yourself and baby.

Remember a healthy mum = a healthy child
@CotdKE
#MMHWeek2021
#maternalMHmatters

[Pasqueline Njau @PasquelineNjau]

@VivianGaiko @KendyNjeru @CotdKE A5: One can seek help from a counsellor or a psychologist. If counselling therapy does not help, then one can be referred to a psychiatrist for medication.

#maternalmhmatters #MMHWeekKE

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@PasquelineNjau @VivianGaiko @CotdKE @CalmindF @PPDKenya @EmpowerMama @StillAMumAfrica And also @PerinatalKE

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @CotdKE We are happy we did this

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@CotdKE
@VivianGaiko
@JoyceW_Wachira @AnneKiguta @EmpowerMama @KendyNjeru @KenyaRedCross

The #Climboutofthedarkness event is here . 26th June,2021.
Don't be left behind come one come all

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

Yea, one hour is just not enough to exhaust all the issues and concerns associated with #maternalmentalhealth

Let's keep the conversation going even past this week/month.

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[Vivian Gaiko @VivianGaiko]

We've extended a little past the set time... This shows you just how much #maternalmentalhealth needs to be addressed.

Thank you .@KendyNjeru .@PasquelineNjau .@CotdKE for this conversation.

#MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[Vivian Gaiko @VivianGaiko]

We've extended a little past the set time... This shows you just how much #maternalmentalhealth needs to be addressed.

Thank you .@KendyNjeru .@PasquelineNjau .@CotdKE for this conversation.

#MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[Pasqueline Njau @PasquelineNjau]

@VivianGaiko @KendyNjeru @CotdKE Thank you for giving us an opportunity to do this. Let us continue creating awareness on this very important topic.

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

@VivianGaiko @KendyNjeru @PasquelineNjau @MummyTales @MumsVillage @Wanjiku_JoyceM @MOHmentalhealth A1 Dads too are at risk of a mental illness when their spouse/partner is pregnant or has given birth within the year. Though rare, 1 in 10 dads suffer a perinatal mood disorder.
They too need support and care.

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @KendyNjeru A5.
A hospital, counselors/therapist, local mum support groups.

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @KendyNjeru A6.
This may sound cliche´ but eating well (a balanced diet), drinking water, having enough sleep, keeping active, avoiding drug and substance use and abuse, are really helpful in the recovery process.

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[Pasqueline Njau @PasquelineNjau]

@VivianGaiko @KendyNjeru @CotdKE A6:
1. Talk and share your feelings.
2. Get some sleep, rest and time for yourself.
3. Be kind to yourself.
4. Take part in an activity that makes you feel better e.g. walking, journaling, listening to music.
5. Join a new moms support group.
6. Seek professional counselling.

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

Setting aside time for yourself and spending sometime away from the baby doesn't mean you are a bad mum. Don't feel guilty when having your 'you time'. :) What baby needs is a healthy mum.

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @CotdKE A6.
1. Take some quality time away from baby. Do what you love doing eg. Taking walks, reading etc
2. Talk about what your going through to friends you trust
3. Always reassure yourself. You are doing a good job mum.
4. Ask for help or Support
#MMHWeek2021
#maternalMHmatters

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @CotdKE A6.
1. Take some quality time away from baby. Do what you love doing eg. Taking walks, reading etc
2. Talk about what your going through to friends you trust
3. Always reassure yourself. You are doing a good job mum.
4. Ask for help or Support
#MMHWeek2021
#maternalMHmatters

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

Asking for help is sometimes hard but it is not a sign of weakness.

Accepting help offered is also good for the recovery process.

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[Kendy Njeru @KendyNjeru]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @CotdKE A6.
1. Take some quality time away from baby. Do what you love doing eg. Taking walks, reading etc
2. Talk about what your going through to friends you trust
3. Always reassure yourself. You are doing a good job mum.
4. Ask for help or Support
#MMHWeek2021
#maternalMHmatters

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

@VivianGaiko @PasquelineNjau @KendyNjeru A6.
- Having an effective treatment plan, whether it's therapy or medication depending on severity
- Joining peer support groups
- Engaging in an activity you are good at
- Talking about your thoughts and feelings

#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021

[COTD Kenya 🇰🇪 @CotdKE]

@VivianGaiko @KendyNjeru @PasquelineNjau No one is immune. Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop a maternal mental illness.
We need to invest in #maternalmentalhealth care for all pregnant and new mothers.
.@WMMHday .@PostpartumHelp
#maternalMHmatters #MMHWeekKE #MMHWeek2021