Join Chiromo Hospital Group tomorrow from 10 AM-11 AM for an X-chat on the theme: "Changing the Narrative on Suicide," in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day. Start the conversation! #ChangeTheNarrative

Good Morning!! Welcome to this edition of the #AfricaXChat where we demystify #MentalHealth Topic of the day: Changing the Narrative on Suicide #ChangingtTheNarrativeOnSuicide #StartTheConversation #MentalHealthMatters #Tufunguke

Q1. How is suicide perceived in your community? On the panel we have naed Dr. Bigfish Paint and chat Uganda Rukundo Benjamin #The Real Coach. Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres Flominah Mucheke 🇰🇪🇺🇸 🍁 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇯🇲 Edwin Michieka Dr.PaulaMwende MARO AMANI S.M. Zewedi Twebaze Peter PAMELA NATASHA BUGEMBE Abigail Atukunda Future UN Secretary-General @Wangui_Wambugu Chamadui Madegwa

Chiromo Hospital Group naed georgejmsuya Paint and chat Uganda Rukundo Benjamin #The Real Coach. Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres Flominah Mucheke 🇰🇪🇺🇸 🍁 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇯🇲 Edwin Michieka Dr.PaulaMwende MARO AMANI S.M. Zewedi Twebaze Peter PAMELA NATASHA BUGEMBE Abigail Atukunda Future UN Secretary-General YES, PERIS WANGUI WA Chamadui Madegwa In my community, suicide is often stigmatized and it is view as a taboo topic that's rarely discussed openly. Suicide is considered a grave sin and it is often shrouded in secrecy. Suicide is often perceived to be a sign of emotional weakness, attention seeking, selfishness.

Chiromo Hospital Group AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞🤎 Bakashaba Ambrose Catherine Wanjiru @ShoonyaUg Christine Ombima Kinya Nina Sulma Stephen Muchiri Amani Masaule Ester Lwekiza George Boniphace Chacha @JoviaKusima In the African context, cultural & societal norms often view suicide as a taboo, linked to shame, dishonor, & spiritual beliefs. Religious doctrines & communal values prioritize resilience, making it difficult to discuss mental health, leading to stigma & silence around suicide.

Stephen Muchiri Chiromo Hospital Group AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞🤎 Bakashaba Ambrose Catherine Wanjiru @ShoonyaUg Christine Ombima Kinya Nina Sulma Amani Masaule Ester Lwekiza George Boniphace Chacha @JoviaKusima In some African culture, suicide is believed to bring shame to the family. Some African tradition, shunned against holding funeral rites or ceremonies for death by suicide as it is regarded as a sinful act. The family are also often stigmatized and denied social opportunities.

Chiromo Hospital Group naed georgejmsuya Paint and chat Uganda Rukundo Benjamin #The Real Coach. Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres Flominah Mucheke 🇰🇪🇺🇸 🍁 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇯🇲 Edwin Michieka Dr.PaulaMwende MARO AMANI S.M. Zewedi Twebaze Peter PAMELA NATASHA BUGEMBE Abigail Atukunda Future UN Secretary-General Ministry of Health NACADA Kenya Mental 360 MentallyAwareNigeria 1. Open conversations about suicide should be encouraged so as to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide. 2. Collaboration with cultural and religious leaders to change their negative beliefs about suicide to a positive one.

Chiromo Hospital Group naed georgejmsuya Paint and chat Uganda Rukundo Benjamin #The Real Coach. Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres Flominah Mucheke 🇰🇪🇺🇸 🍁 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇯🇲 Edwin Michieka Dr.PaulaMwende MARO AMANI S.M. Zewedi Twebaze Peter PAMELA NATASHA BUGEMBE Abigail Atukunda Future UN Secretary-General Ministry of Health NACADA Kenya Mental 360 MentallyAwareNigeria Q3. 1. Creating more awareness, especially in rural areas. 2. Use local radio/Tv Stations to spread awareness. 3. Educate community elders from chiefs, wazee, church leaders... 4. Conduct suicide awareness programs in the local town using local languages

Chiromo Hospital Group naed georgejmsuya Paint and chat Uganda Rukundo Benjamin #The Real Coach. Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres Flominah Mucheke 🇰🇪🇺🇸 🍁 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇯🇲 Edwin Michieka Dr.PaulaMwende MARO AMANI S.M. Zewedi Twebaze Peter PAMELA NATASHA BUGEMBE Abigail Atukunda Future UN Secretary-General Ministry of Health NACADA Kenya Mental 360 MentallyAwareNigeria To challenge harmful stereotypes around suicide in African cultures, we need to promote open conversations, educate communities on mental health, involve religious and cultural leaders in awareness efforts, and encourage empathy, reducing stigma through collective understanding.

Chiromo Hospital Group naed georgejmsuya Paint and chat Uganda Rukundo Benjamin #The Real Coach. Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres Flominah Mucheke 🇰🇪🇺🇸 🍁 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 🇯🇲 Edwin Michieka Dr.PaulaMwende MARO AMANI S.M. Zewedi Twebaze Peter PAMELA NATASHA BUGEMBE Abigail Atukunda Future UN Secretary-General Ministry of Health NACADA Kenya Mental 360 MentallyAwareNigeria let’s be accommodating,if you see any signs of suicide reach out. People who commit suicide talk about it before they decide to commit suicide, let’s deal with the root cause that triggered the thoughts and let’s not judge people or try to be sarcastic about it #tufungake

Chiromo Hospital Group AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞🤎 Bakashaba Ambrose Catherine Wanjiru @ShoonyaUg Christine Ombima Kinya Nina Sulma Stephen Muchiri Amani Masaule Ester Lwekiza George Boniphace Chacha @JoviaKusima Having mental health conversations even in schools can assist younger generations comprehend the essence of mental well-being and open dialogue about suicide.

Chiromo Hospital Group AKUGIZIBWE JULIUS 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞🤎 Bakashaba Ambrose Catherine Wanjiru @ShoonyaUg Christine Ombima Kinya Nina Sulma Stephen Muchiri Amani Masaule Ester Lwekiza George Boniphace Chacha @JoviaKusima 📍Make use of social media to reach a wider audience. 📍By working together, we can create a validating environment for mental health conversations within the African community.

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