Psychywell_MKU

A mental health awareness association for MBChB students, Mount Kenya University.

Be gentle with your mind.

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[Dr Neema Araka MD, Psychiatrist @swyma304]

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #MentalHealthAtWork

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

Good morning Kenya.
Psychywell is proud to announce the incoming executive.
Congratulations to all of you.

@runawayrhapsody @kemboi_kitur

[The Locd Doc | Cheyenne @cheche_oyando]

@ChiromoHospGrp @NyambuJess @fidel_dola @angelmahehu @Olekirongo @kyarimpa_rose @MuthoniStevens @Drfishmuchiri @MindCbo @MissMihari @JoviaKusima @MoseOkechi @lucas_fondo @faryus88 @chikomborero_f @mymjkuat @Mybody_Ke @MoyoteKenya @MOH_Kenya @ChildpsychTz @MedicalPsych_KE Socioeconomic disparities such as financial stress, limited access to care, poor living conditions and educational/employment gaps cause depression, anxiety and stress. They are unable to access mental health services and have an overall diminished quality of life.
#Tufunguke

[The Locd Doc | Cheyenne @cheche_oyando]

@ChiromoHospGrp @NyambuJess @fidel_dola @angelmahehu @Olekirongo @kyarimpa_rose @MuthoniStevens @Drfishmuchiri @MindCbo @MissMihari @JoviaKusima @MoseOkechi @lucas_fondo @faryus88 @chikomborero_f @mymjkuat @Mybody_Ke @MoyoteKenya @MOH_Kenya @ChildpsychTz @MedicalPsych_KE Discrimination causes increased stress and anxiety as well as depression due to limited access to resources. It also leads to social isolation as well as lower self esteem. These people end up having negative self-perceptions and internalised stigma.
#Tufunguke

[Chiromo Hospital Group @ChiromoHospGrp]

Q1. What are the specific mental health challenges faced by minority groups in the context of your country?

@NyambuJess @fidel_dola @angelmahehu @Olekirongo @kyarimpa_rose @MuthoniStevens @Drfishmuchiri @MindCbo @MissMihari @JoviaKusima @moseokechi @Lucas_fondo @faryus88 @kinyaNGitonga @OkuluEmelda @TJMusyoki @BDiana1st @cevensia254 @MAbubanks @njoki_beryl @OgolaMartin3 @AphlyneTurfy @dennism_musyoki @Ashika_gladys @Netto254 @ANguthuku @chikomborero_f @LogoseJovia @safespacearena @Rev_soglo @Lukayi_Chosen @dr_RaymondM @ChegeGriffin @karuushayy @shalomluvu95528 @chif_abuga @_naed_ @ZainabSirad @nduta_Lucille @WanjikuNE @milcah_olando

[Chiromo Hospital Group @ChiromoHospGrp]

Good morning and welcome to another edition of our Africa X Chat series.

58 panelist and 6 countries ready to be part of the conversation!

Let's Go!

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@cheche_oyando

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

Join us today at 10 am

[Chiromo Hospital Group @ChiromoHospGrp]

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' - African Proverb

Across Africa, what unique challenges do minority groups face regarding mental health? We have multiple minority groups with unique challenges, but how often do we stand up to recognize and appreciate these specific struggles?

No more silence, we are here to curate a conversation where the mental health of minority groups is at the forefront, across Africa.

This coming Monday, we will be having another one of our Africa X Chat, centered on Minority mental Health, at 10 AM EAT and for the first time, we would like to open the panel to you all.

If you would like to participate in this conversation as a panelist, message us on DM, and we will give you further details.
Let us come together, break the silence, and strengthen African communities together! #Tufunguke

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

Thank you @swyma304 for the amazing session we appreciate you for your time and amazing insight

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

Another day of our medical interns not being posted
So many emotions , angry for studying for 6+ years , sad for not being appreciated enough, frustrated because a license needed ,ahh
#DoctorStrikeKE
#postmedicalinterns

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

Nothing to lose but the chains✊🏾
#DoctorsStrikeKE

[Chiromo Hospital Group @ChiromoHospGrp]

We would like to send a special thank you to all the 50+ panelists who participated in this great conversation.

Every insight changes a life, a day at a time, and we appreciate all of you for that.

Untill the next, #Tufunguke about #Mentalhealth

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

Had an amazing discussion with various panelists across Africa courtesy of Chiromo Hospital Group
It was a very productive session which provided insight to the scope of bipolar disorder in Africa.
@ChiromoHospGrp Thank you for having us😃. Looking forward to more.

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@ChiromoHospGrp I recently came across a story by @KPAkenya of a person living with bipolar describing the lows and highs. Diagnosis and bipolar education enabled him to live well with the condition and become and advocate. Find attached link to the full story.

https://t.co/FHmXMYLfXI

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@ChiromoHospGrp ☑️Close family members and friends can help in adherence to medication and positive routines
☑️Promoting healthy and positive coping mechanisms
☑️Intensifying activities around advocacy and activism on bipolar to help demystify the condition.
#tufunguke #bipolar

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@ChiromoHospGrp ☑️Holding barazas and other community meetings to promote education and awareness on bipolar disorder
☑️Family provides emotional support for individuals with bipolar by providing a platform for people to openly express their experiences #tufunguke #bipolar

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@ChiromoHospGrp ☑️few specialists and centres limits access to specialist care especially for people in remote areas.
☑️Stigma prevents seeking help
☑️In most African countries mental health services are not part of primary care making early diagnosis and intervention difficult.
#tufunguke

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@ChiromoHospGrp ☑️Unaffordable mental health services
☑️Lack of awareness promotes misconceptions surrounding bipolar disorder
☑️Cultural barriers encourage preference for traditional and alternative treatment options which may be harmful.

[Psychywell_MKU @psychywell]

@ChiromoHospGrp @kinyaNGitonga @CathyWanjiru8 @Mybody_Ke @BlessedOsakue @MissMihari @ANguthuku @Odotte_Hillary @dennism_musyoki @OgolaMartin3 @BDiana1st Support groups, toll free helplines available during crisis situations, Affordable and accessible mental health services, trained mental healthcare professionals, rallies and campaigns to promote education and awareness and using culturally appropriate therapeutic strategies.