Mental Health Kenya & Psychotherapy

26/08/2021

Please seek help

07/04/2020

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-quit-yet-makena-lumbi
DO NOT QUIT YET
Preamble
New year 2020 was celebrated more compared to other years I have witnessed. Many people predicted it to be the year of their breakthrough in every plan/goals/resolutions they had in mind. Fast-forward, it was end of quarter one of the year 2020.Covid-19 hits the entire world to the core shaking everyone and business leading to massive closures, jobs losses and worst still thousands of people losing their lives worldwide.
We all had many plans for our careers, education, family, investments, leisure and health goals to achieve. In less than 3 months of the year, things turned out to be highly volatile for everyone with 80% of Kenyans not knowing where to start from. Emotions coming with this pandemic are many including: - fear, sadness, loneliness, confusion, tardiness, hostility, anger and many more leading to stress and depression.
Sometimes people are asking many questions and looking for answers to why this is happening now. why me? why us? why is it that am the one to loss my job/close my business now? where do I start from here? How about my family, my small child who cannot understand what is going on? How do I pay rent and school fees with 50% pay cut, with unpaid leave? Where are you God? All these and many more are questions replaying over and over again in our minds. Deep and valid concerns that nobody has the answers.
My take is there is light at the end of the tunnel. How about we see things from a different perspective? How about we focus on half full glass rather than half empty? By swiftly changing our perspective and strategically adjusting our lifestyles, we will be positive and not lose hope. Losing hope is the worst that can happen to anyone during this pandemic. We need to fight and do everything within our means to survive this crisis.
There are a few things one can do to remain focused and avoid sliding into depression: -
1. Sort social support from your loved ones- Connect with your family-do not isolate yourself.
2. Focus on the positive side of life –Not all is lost-count your blessings.
3. Avoid too much negative information on social media and forwarded group messages –some are not adding any value to your mental health.
4. Exercise –physical exercises helps release tension and stress.
5. Read a novel, watch your favorite series/ movies.
6. Think out of the Box-What can you do. What opportunity do you see and plan its implementation.
We have the power to take this as a bad break, or a good break that we all needed to change the we way we do things. Do not lose hope no matter what. We will come out stronger than we can imagine. Stay strong. Stay safe and remain focused.
You are a fighter I believe in you!

Preamble New year 2020 was celebrated more compared to other years I have witnessed. Many people predicted it to be the year of their breakthrough in every plan/goals/resolutions they had in mind.

05/04/2020

Mental Health amidst crisis
Hi guys, I hope you are keeping safe and following given directives? Let’s talk mental health at this period.
Let’s face it, its difficult time for everyone at this point and time.
Remember to take care of your psychological health by doing something that is uplifting your spirits’. E.g. exercise, read a book, watch interesting movies …
Avoid too much negative information coming from right, left and center.
We shall overcome. Stay positive and safe.
Please talk to us.

10/10/2019

26/06/2019

It may seem that there is nothing you can do about your stress level. The bills are not going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all your errands, and your career or family responsibilities will always be demanding. However, you have a lot more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that you are in control of your life is the foundation of stress management.
Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on
Take control of your thoughts and you can also talk to us, you will be Ok Cheers!

10/06/2019

What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Some of the signs of depression includes-
o Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
o Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
o Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
o Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
o Loss of energy or increased fatigue
o Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
o Feeling worthless or guilty
o Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
o Thoughts of death or su***de
Reach out, do not keep silent. Depression is a disease it can be treated.

07/06/2019

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increase the burden. It is easier to say, "My head is aching" than to say "My heart is broken. Due to increased cases of depression and People killing each other every day , this page has shifted its focus to handle and create awareness on mental health in Kenya . Reach out , before taking that action of taking your own life. You are not alone .