Esther Wanjiku

[Esther Wanjiku @WanjikuNE]

@ChiromoHospGrp @NyambuJess @fidel_dola @angelmahehu @Olekirongo @kyarimpa_rose @MuthoniStevens @Drfishmuchiri @MindCbo @MissMihari @JoviaKusima By educating ourselves and others on issues faced by the minority. Understanding them would help reduce stigma.
@TheRetreatRehab

[Esther Wanjiku @WanjikuNE]

@ChiromoHospGrp @milcah_olando @wesleyochieng6 @MMonicamusyoka @Zakiahassan15 @millynjuguna @ConRadJames101 @cheche_oyando @karnavpanda @LeuJohnson @KagayaTracy @w_mwangi19 @tikiglad @PDOkenya @TheDIANetwork @CDisability @CBM_Global @MOH_Kenya @NSVRC @GBVnet @InuaMlemavu @InuaDada Creating awareness on mental health through webinars and seminars would help shed light on some of the issues faced by the minority especially if done at a community level and also build support for the minority and help them feel included in the society.
@theretreatrehab

[Esther Wanjiku @WanjikuNE]

@ChiromoHospGrp @NyambuJess @fidel_dola @angelmahehu @Olekirongo @kyarimpa_rose @MuthoniStevens @Drfishmuchiri @MindCbo @MissMihari @JoviaKusima @MoseOkechi @lucas_fondo @faryus88 @kinyaNGitonga @TheRetreatRehab @CbtKenya @oopenspace @MedicalPsych_KE @pychiatric Yes there are disparities mostly because people tend to be judged at face value especially in Kenya. Given that there are no proper systems for mental health services for the minority, they tend to suffer discrimination at health centers.
@TheRetreatRehab

[Esther Wanjiku @WanjikuNE]

@ChiromoHospGrp @ShalomLuvu95528 @chif_abuga @_naed_ @ZainabSirad @milcah_olando @wesleyochieng6 @MMonicamusyoka @Zakiahassan15 @millynjuguna @ConRadJames101 The fear of being excluded from societal activities due to mental health issues results in people hiding their problems. Hence, they do not seek help for fear of being discovered.
@TheRetreatRehab

[Esther Wanjiku @WanjikuNE]

@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 The lack of proper representation and poor funding translates to poor quality of life for the minority group, especially because their needs are not always met. This leads to frustration and hence mental health issues like depression.
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[Esther Wanjiku @WanjikuNE]

@ChiromoHospGrp @NyambuJess @fidel_dola @angelmahehu @Olekirongo @kyarimpa_rose @MuthoniStevens @Drfishmuchiri @MindCbo @MissMihari @JoviaKusima @MoseOkechi @lucas_fondo @faryus88 Self esteem issues
This is mostly due to neglect, sometimes bullying especially for school going children and stigma
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