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QUOTES FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ANTHOLOGY: STORIES AND EXPERIENCES BY YOUNG PEOPLE OF AFRICA. BOOK BY OGWENO STEPHEN.
The Mental Health Matters: Lessons and Experiences from Young People in Africa Anthology comprises of 4 human interest stories from real young people who decided to remain anonymous but used their story to create awareness and impact. The book also contains 20 pieces done in pure English language, two of the most popular pieces…
STOWELINK WORK RECEIVES THE HIDEYO NOGUCHI RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.
The Government of Japan established the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize in July 2006 in memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi whose contribution to medical advancement and self-sacrificing activities in Africa remain a paragon of professionalism. Mindful of the ominous human suffering persisting in Africa, the region facing the most serious health challenge on the globe, the…
NCDs 365 day 196-200- UNDERSTANDING ILL MENTAL HEALTH SIGNS
Day 196 of 365: Early signs and symptoms of Mental illness P1 Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary, depending on the disorder, circumstances and other factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Examples of signs and symptoms include: Feeling sad or down Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate Excessive…
COZ I’M HAPPY PROJECT: THE MENTAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WEBINAR SERIES UPDATES.
The Mental Health Project Coz I’m Happy has been doing biweekly webinar with our network of 21 institutions of higher learning in Kenya. This week we took a deep dive into mental health and the 21st century youth. Below are some of the highlights from the webinar: It is normal for youth and youth to…
NCDs 365 day 189-195-UNDERSTANDING COMMON MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.
Day 189 of 365: Let’s understand : Depression Depression is a common mental disorder and one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Globally, an estimated 264 million people are affected by depression.1 More women are affected than men. Depression is characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth,…
STOWELINK WORKS WITH VIHIGA COUNTY TO SUPPORT REOPENING OF 4 NCDS CLINICS.
Stowelink through the support from NCDs Alliance of Kenya has embarked on a project aimed at Increasing the priority, attention and budget allocation (IPBA) for NCDs at the national and county levels. This project aims at working with people living with NCDS together with the county governments and relevant stakeholders to educate the county on…
NCDS 365 NEW PARTNERS WORKING IN SICKLE CELL, MENTAL HEALTH AND MORE.
The NCDs 365 project continues to educate communities and societies across the globe with active partnerships in 8 African countries. The project as continued to attract partnerships and this month we are pleased to welcome our newest partners: WOMEN FOR DEMENTIA (DEMENTIA AND MENTAL HEALTH) HUMANITY RESCUE FOUNDATION(SICKLE CELL) THE WELL BEING INITIATIVE (NCDS ADVOCACY)…
STOWELINK FORMS THE FIRST NCDS CHAPTER IN VIHIGA COUNTY WITH PLWNCDS AT THE FORE FRONT 2/7/2020
On the second of July 2020 Stowelink in their continued partnership with Vihiga county through the support of the NCDAK, launched the first NCDs county chapter in the county. In the event tat was attended by key health officials, county leadership and people living with NCDs, we launched our the first Vihiga county NCDs county…
NCDs 365 day 182-188- INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH
DAY 182 OF 365: WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH According to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”…
