Checlak Mental Health Services

09/07/2021

KAMPALA —Mental ill-health is a global concern with depression being the second leading cause of years lived with disability. It is estimated that at least 1 in every 4 Ugandans has some form of mental disorder.

05/05/2021

25/01/2021

Women are more likely to experience more physical signs of stress compared to their male counterparts.
This doesn’t mean that men don’t experience stress. Instead, men are more likely to try to escape from the stress and not exhibit any signs.

16/12/2020

Stress kills brain cells; a calm environment permits their growth.
Stress is associated with depression and anxiety.
Your immune system doesn’t work as well as it should when stressed.
The right amount of stress is beneficial, but too much is deadly. Simon #

01/12/2020

Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response.
Stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. But when stress lasts for a long time, it may harm your health. E.g;
Stress can kill brain cells and even reduce the size of the brain. Chronic stress has a shrinking effect on the area of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Simon #

16/11/2020

Because mental disorders begin early in life and tend to be chronic, they represent the leading cause of disability worldwide. One-third of years lived with disability are due to mental illness. Deera #

07/11/2020

Mental disorders shorten lives. Life expectancy is reduced by 10–20 years for those suffering from major mental disorders like depression. # Deera Simon #

02/11/2020

God’s people have suffered—mentally, emotionally, and physically—since the fall of man (Adam).
The fall of man brought about the beginning of mental illness. Adam was made in perfect mental health and that is how God desires us to be.
The World Health Organization says 1 in 4 people worldwide will experience mental-health issues.
You might be among Simon #

24/10/2020

You need to maintain positive mental health through:
Getting professional help if you need it
Connecting with others
Staying positive
Getting physically active
Helping others
Getting enough sleep
Developing coping skills
Simon #

17/10/2020

You were created to have positive mental health 🤸🏃
Positive mental health allows people to:
Realize their full potential
Cope with the stresses of life
Work productively
Make meaningful contributions to their communities Simon #

10/10/2020

Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
Family history of mental health problems
Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely. Simon #