Martha Matolo

[Martha Matolo @MarthaMatolo]

@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @khannafisa07 @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna Mindfulness
Journaling
Self reflection questions
Thought record worksheets
Mood chats
Self administered psychometric assessments

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@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @khannafisa07 @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna Feeling of fatigue
Sleep issues
Irritability
Faking cheerfulness

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@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @khannafisa07 @KagayaTracy @millynjuguna Mid year is a time of reflecting, reseating goals, and realigning them to one's purpose
Mental health check -in can help assessing and managing any accumulated stress,burn out or emotional load . Also helps reignite motivation

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @Winfrey_Milton @Muthoni_mk @njambi_gacheru @CarolsammyG @KagayaTracy That it's the body telling you "I need to rest" and continuing working in this state decreases productivity and injures the body.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @Winfrey_Milton @Muthoni_mk @njambi_gacheru @CarolsammyG @KagayaTracy -This is because of the economic pressure. People have to work extremely hard to meet basic needs
-Lack of mental health awareness. Not knowing when to pause and recharge.
- Worth has been equated with productivity.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @w_mwangi19 @Winfrey_Milton @Muthoni_mk @njambi_gacheru @CarolsammyG @KagayaTracy Burn out is a physical, mental, and emotional state of feelings overwhelmed, exhausted, and fatigued by work

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@ChiromoHospGrp @BlessedOsakue @Lukayi_Chosen @TwebazePeter3 @AKUGIZIBWEJUL14 @katwere_enoch @benjaminruks @lyagoba_ivan @Olekirongo @Netto254 @TLhissa Some turn to their spouses,gym, or clubs, and banks, especially for financial support.
Societal expectations, upbringing abd support systems are failing them

[Martha Matolo @MarthaMatolo]

@ChiromoHospGrp @BlessedOsakue @Lukayi_Chosen @TwebazePeter3 @AKUGIZIBWEJUL14 @katwere_enoch @benjaminruks @lyagoba_ivan @Olekirongo @Netto254 @TLhissa Its a result of the belief that men are supposed to be strong and seeking help is a sign of weakness.
This can change through creating more awareness that seeks to normalize men's emotional vulnerability
Creating safe spaces eg online communities where men can talk

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@ChiromoHospGrp @khannafisa07 @Muthoni_mk @w_mwangi19 @CarolsammyG @njambi_gacheru @Rev_soglo @GeorgeJMsuya The pressure bring about stress and anxiety since men feel their worth is tied to their ability to provide
Men are not able to seek help/ support because it's considered unmanly
Increased suicide cases for men
Broken relationships

[Martha Matolo @MarthaMatolo]

@ChiromoHospGrp @BlessedOsakue @Lukayi_Chosen @TwebazePeter3 @AKUGIZIBWEJUL14 @katwere_enoch @benjaminruks @lyagoba_ivan @Olekirongo @Netto254 Being a man today means taking responsibility,being authentic, and embracing personal growth. This definition comes from societal expectations.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @khannafisa07 @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @millynjuguna The platform reputation and security
The communication form-is it text,video, or call
The type and severity of the condition
The therapist's credentials

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@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @khannafisa07 @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @millynjuguna That online therapy is not private and secure
That it's not as effective as the inperson
Online therapists are not competent

How to prepare
Find a comfortable and private space
Ensure connectivity is good
-Set goals you'd like to achieve
- Be open and honest

[Martha Matolo @MarthaMatolo]

@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @khannafisa07 @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @millynjuguna Online
Anxiety disorders
Stress and burn out
Sleep issues
Self-esteem and confidence issues

In-person
Mood disorders
PTSD
Schizophrenia
Active suicidal thoughts

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@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @khannafisa07 @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @millynjuguna Online therapy is mainly through video,Zoom meetings, or phone calls, whereas in person sessions are physical face to face
Building a rapport might be a challenge online since non-verbal cues and body language are not as clear compared to in person sessions

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@ChiromoHospGrp @Muthoni_mk @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy Yes. It's very effective because of accessibility even for people in rural areas. It is more affordable than in person therapy sessions, and it's also convenient. One can do sessions from anywhere

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@ChiromoHospGrp @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 Q5
Medication - to help with mood stabilization
Therapy - Psychoeducation, thoughts restructuring, and addiction counseling
Support groups - for encouragement and moral support.

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@ChiromoHospGrp @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru Lack of awareness
Believe that they can fix it on their own
Shame and guilt
Fear of the consequences such as loss of relationship and job
Financial constraints

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@ChiromoHospGrp @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @Muthoni_mk Low self-esteem
Neglecting responsibilities
Social isolation
Theft
Job loss
Insomnia

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@ChiromoHospGrp @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG This happens due to the activation of the reward system leading to the production of dopamine, which creates a high-risk thrill that overrides logical decision-making
The consequences are desperation, anxiety, financial loss and restlessness

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@ChiromoHospGrp @millynjuguna @KagayaTracy @CarolsammyG @w_mwangi19 @njambi_gacheru @Muthoni_mk Q1. Yes, it is very addictive.
Factors that contribute to this;
Cognitive distortions - being driven by the illusion that" I'll win"
Financial issues - in the effort to fix money issues
Peer influence
Mental health conditions like Bipolar and ADHD