Wanja's Health Diary

06/06/2022

Cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively.
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11/04/2022

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1

Learn more here.

Posts about What is Mental Health? written by Joy Wanja

07/04/2022

Sharing a mental health campaign that I have been working on for a couple of weeks now.

Spare a minute.

Share your thoughts.

Let's make it normal to talk about mental health especially among young people.

Looking forward to your comments and engagement.

07/04/2022

Depression affects all facets of your life. This includes interpretting your sleep pattern, appetite also increases or decreases considerably.

Tuongee.

Let's talk about depression especially among young people.

Prof Lukoye Atwoli takes us through the major signs and symptoms of depression and how to manage it.

How common is it ?

Does depression run in families ?

Depression is a mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.It is...

06/04/2022

Depression is a common mental disorder that is characterised by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.

Your story matters

06/04/2022

Close to one billion people have a mental disorder and anyone, anywhere, can be affected.

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06/04/2022

Let's talk about depression ?

Tuongee !

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31/03/2022

31/03/2022

What triggers bipolar disorder ?

Is bi-polar disorder common in families ?

She is assertive. Witty. Laughs out loudly. But on some days, sadness swims on the surface deeply affecting her jolly nature. She has learnt to embrace positive emotions to manage bipolar, a mental health condition that she says does not define her. This week we speak to Priscah Angwenyi, a public r...

31/03/2022

World Bipolar Day is observed on March 30 every year.

Bipolar disorder dramatically affects the mood and may result in episodes of depression and elation, which can affect one’s health, productivity, and relationships.

People living with bipolar disorder tend to perfectionists and tend to have activities done in a specific way. Bearing this in mind, when things are not done their way then this becomes a contributing risk for for bipolar disorder.

Prisca shares her personal story.

This week we speak to Priscah Angwenyi, a public relations and corporate communications expert, who shares her personal story on managing bipolar disorder a...

02/02/2022

Childhood Cancer awareness day will be marked tomorrow, 4th Feb.

How do you know your child has a form of cancer.

Let's narrow down to a curable form of cancer if diagnosed early.

Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children.

Dr Kahaki Kimani, an Ophthalmologist and a senior lecturer in the department of Ophthalmology at the University of Nairobi talks about this eye condition that is curable if diagnosed early enough.

Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children. Dr Kahaki Kimani, an Ophthalmologist and a senior lecturer in the department of Ophthalmology at the University of Nairobi talks about this eye condition that is curable if diagnosed early enough Share on: WhatsAppPlease follow and li...

02/02/2022

Childhood Cancer awareness day will be marked tomorrow, 4th Feb.

How do you know your child has a form of cancer.

Let's narrow down to a curable form of cancer if diagnosed early.

Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children.

Dr Kahaki Kimani, an Ophthalmologist and a senior lecturer in the department of Ophthalmology at the University of Nairobi talks about this eye condition that is curable if diagnosed early enough

Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children. Dr Kahaki Kimani, an Ophthalmologist and a senior lecturer in the department of Ophthalmology at the University of Nairobi talks about this eye condition that is curable if diagnosed early enough Share on: WhatsAppPlease follow and li...