Chiromo Hospital Group The customs and expectations of women's roles, although variable among African societies, lead to severe stress and depression as she tends to takeup multiple roles which are physically & psychologically tedious #ChooseToChallenge #mindfulmondays #MymentalHealthFirst #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group Some of the causes:stereotypes and are often used to justify violence against women. Cultural norms dictate that men are aggressive & dominant, while women rely on men as providers. This fosters a culture of abuse. #ChooseToChallenge #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group The loss of economic resources generally makes women, vulnerable to violence. This is because it results to conflict in the home and are the women tend to face aggression from the perpetrator. #ChooseToChallenge #mindfulmondays #MyMentalHealthFirst #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group The mental health impacts are as devastating. There is an exponential rise in mental illness including depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicidal ideation for women who have experienced violence and abuse. #ChooseToChallenge #MyMentalHealthFirst #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga Benji Auntie Nzau🇰🇪 Claire Omolo Obalim Grace Dr Precious Makiyi Zainab M. Hassan Farhan Yusuf Dumsani Njobo Mamba Rev Lucky Gathoni M.Mbugua @YuleMrsOfficer @fuzu Angi Yoder-Maina, PhD @skthabrand Senelisiwe Mdlovu Mercy Tecklah RamilFelix Muhia Joy @Ozi_jennifer Tamba Kabayo @danwallaceM A1. Currently in Kenya, there are gender based recovery centres that have been established. Most recently in Makueni County there was the launch of a safehouse to cater for victims of GBV which is a huge step #ChooseToChallenge2021 #mindfulmondays #MyMentalHealthFirst #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga Benji Auntie Nzau🇰🇪 Claire Omolo Obalim Grace Dr Precious Makiyi Zainab M. Hassan Farhan Yusuf Dumsani Njobo Mamba Rev Lucky Gathoni M.Mbugua @YuleMrsOfficer @fuzu Angi Yoder-Maina, PhD @skthabrand Senelisiwe Mdlovu Mercy Tecklah RamilFelix Muhia Joy @Ozi_jennifer Tamba Kabayo @danwallaceM Thirdly, organizations such as CREAW and FIDA( dealing with women's rights)also take up cases of GBV reported by their victims at prono bono basis and offer legal representation. #ChooseToChallenge2021 #MyMentalHealthFirst #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group In a recent WHO report, Kenya forms part of the 28% of member states that lack a separate budget for mental health. #ChooseToChallenge2021 #MyMentalHealthFirst #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group There needs to budget advocacy, educate stakeholders in the mental health sector on taking part in the budgetary process. The budgetary process is meant to be all inclusive #ChooseToChallenge2021 #mymentalhealthfirst #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group In Kenya, legislation preceeds funding and therefore we need a proper mental health legislation in place which is currently being pushed by Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga. It was reintroduced to the Senate on Thursday. #ChooseToChallenge2021 #MyMentalHealthFirst #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga Lastly, let there be a trickle down of mental health services at the community or primary care level. This will give government no choice but to allocate funds towards improving access at the community level #ChooseToChallenge2021 #MyMentalHealthFirst #mindfulmondays #IWD2021

Chiromo Hospital Group Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga Benji Auntie Nzau🇰🇪 Claire Omolo Obalim Grace Dr Precious Makiyi Zainab M. Hassan Farhan Yusuf Dumsani Njobo Mamba Rev Lucky Gathoni M.Mbugua @YuleMrsOfficer @fuzu Angi Yoder-Maina, PhD @skthabrand Senelisiwe Mdlovu Mercy Tecklah RamilFelix Muhia Joy @Ozi_jennifer Tamba Kabayo @danwallaceM Intergenerational trauma from our parents, there is also the fear of stigmatization when women open up about their traumatic experiences. #ChooseToChallenge2021 #MyMentalHealthFirst #MindfulMondays #IWD2021

The way I remove myself from situations that are detrimental to my peace 🙌🏾 I don’t know how to suffer

Hi people, if there's an opportunity for virtual mental health support groups to be formed which provide a safe space; and also reasonable virtual psychosocial support. Would you be interested?

A few days ago, I asked if people were interested in joining a virtual mental health support group or if there are people in need of psychosocial support at a subsidized cost. Please register here if you are in need of a support group. P.s: It's free! forms.gle/sbkpskPrCqHtP6…

Saw this somewhere. Have an amazing day.

Feel free to drop a comment if interested. Let's create safe spaces to navigate through these difficult times.

It's official out first virtual mental health support group is on 21st April which is next Wednesday. Looking forward to have you on board. P.s: It's absolutely free!

Dear All, Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will commence our virtual mental health support sessions next Wednesday, 28th April 2021 and not today as planned. We cannot wait to see you all next Wednesday. Our sincerest apologies.🙏

My view on what Kiambaa results portend for 2022 presidential elections...

Johnson & Johnson (worth $400 billion) created a shell company in TX to hold all the liability for their carcinogenic baby powder, then filed for bankruptcy with the shell company. This is legal, because corporations write our laws. 38,000 women will go without a settlement