My take home message from the just concluded IEC congress; “You learn to cut a tree by cutting a tree” PS: I had a proper laugh revisiting the cheekiest times of our nursing practice with my colleague Isaiah Gitonga and I got a free tour to the non-touristy gems of Dublin!!

Currently attending the 15th annual Kenya Psychiatrists Association conference and am truly amazed by the breadth and quality of work going on in the country

Workplace mental wellness has been a priority issue in the last few years. Join us today as we launch the National Guidelines on Workplace Mental Wellness today Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital. #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth4All

Currently attending the ongoing World Health Organization (WHO) webinar on suicide decriminalization and here are some recommendations on actionable steps that countries can take👇🏾

Stumbled upon this podcast series and season 4 which is hosted by Proffessor Belinda Lennox is all about the latest research, innovations and advocacy efforts in mental health University of Oxford . Totally worth listening to.. also check out #oxfordbrain for more updates

🌟 Join us as we break the stigma, build resilience and nurture our mental well being together this #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 . 🧠 🗓️ Date: 10th October ⏰ Time: 9:00am 📍 Location: Karisa Maitha Grounds Kilifi

Currently celebrating the #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 with residents of Kilifi county. So encouraging to see the county leadership’s commitment to making mental health a priority

Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Celebrating #WorldMentalHealthDay2023.

📢 Publication alert📢📣📣 Our latest study @TheBJPsychOpen showed that participatory video effectively reduced mental health-related stigma in the general population in Kilifi County, Kenya Read more about it here cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Great keynote address on the need for a paradigm shift in global adaptation of innovations with apt evidence-based examples of how frugal innovations on psychological interventions from the global South have had bidirectional benefits to both the North and South

Thrilled to be at the annual KASH conference. It's inspiring to connect with colleagues and learn about the latest innovations. Excited about the upcoming line up of speakers, especially for the mental health session 🌟

Grateful to finally attend my DPhil graduation ceremony University of Oxford with my mom, aunt, and mentor Charles Newton 🥂 to a future with no limits

Thank you Prof Rosa Hoekstra for hosting me at your Lab. You have such a phenomenal team of early career researchers. I plan to stay in touch 😊!!

Today we lay to rest a gentle giant in the mental health space in Kenya and beyond. Her pioneering work in rehabilitating people with mental health problems , through the Nawiri Center at MTRH will endure through the countless lives she touched. Rest well Dr Edith Kwobah.

Dr Edith Kwobah was a valued colleague, chief encourager among the PGDip (Public Mental Health) class of 2024 and a truly inspiring woman. She had so much passion for mental health and improving mental healthcare access. We will miss her! Rest in peace, Edith. CPMH

In this project, we will be using art and co-production to challenge harmful stereotypes against people with Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Big thanks to The British Academy for supporting our vision! #ODA #ReducingStigma #Kenya"

Gates Foundation Ismahane Elouafi Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Bill Gates Novo Nordisk Foundation I used my 12 minutes to make the case of why we must close the translational gap – reducing it from an average of 17 to 4 years. We cannot afford to wait for 17 years for innovations from the lab and field to be translated into action. #WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC

📣 JOB ALERT 🔔 We are looking for a project manager and a research assistant to join our dynamic team AKU Brain & Mind Institute . You will be working on an exciting project on art, stigma and brain health! Check out the details below👇 aku.taleo.net/careersection/… aku.taleo.net/careersection/…

Our team is expanding! We are happy to announce two new positions! ✅Research Assistant - Kilifi, Kenya ✅Project Manager - Kilifi, Kenya Join our growing pool of talented experts! Apply today>aku.edu/bmi/about/Page…

I am excited to present at the 24th World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City! Join me and let's explore the latest in #Psychiatry and #MentalHealth together: invt.io/1txbttk9dno