Mental Health Amendment Bill passed at the Kenyan Senate
September 22, 2021
The Senate of the Republic of Kenya passed the Mental Health Amendment Bill on Sept 16, 2021 Why mental health deserves more of our collective attention
By Michael Kiptoo - The Standard on July 21, 2021
Opinion: The rising number of mental health-related cases, such as depression, some which end up in suicide, are a big concern to the government. They should also be a concern to other stakeholders, including families and communities. Reflecting on Four Leaps In Mental Health Development in Cameroon
By Didier Demassosso - Mental health advocate, MHIN-Africa Knowledge Exchange assistant, HIFA Country Representative Coordinator Afro Region on July 21, 2021
Profound changes in mental health development have occurred within the six past years in Cameroon. Speak your Mind celebrated #MentalHealthActionDay
By Speak your Mind on July 21, 2021
Speak your Mind celebrated #MentalHealthActionDay, with partners from around the world coming together to move the dial on mental health and emotional wellbeing. Basic Psychosocial Skills: Free Training for COVID-19 Responders
By World Health Organization Division of Technical Support and WHO Collaborating Centre University of Technology Sydney on July 21, 2021
Basic Psychosocial Skills: Free Training for COVID-19 Responders OPINION: Women facing domestic violence during COVID-19 need access to safety now more than ever
By Christine Ogutu on October 19, 2020
OPINION: Women facing domestic violence during COVID-19 need access to safety now more than ever
SMART-DAPPER launches in Kisumu
August 31, 2020
SMART-DAPPER launches today in Kisumu! SMART-DAPPER addresses a pressing need – providing mental health services. SMART-DAPPER has trained non-specialists at Ministry of Health primary care clinics to deliver mental health care to participants with depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.... Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
By World Health Organization on March 17, 2020
These mental health considerations were developed by the WHO’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as messages targeting different groups to support for mental and psychosocial well-being during COVID-19 outbreak.
Prof Mathai promoted to Associate Professor
By University of Nairobi, Department of Psychiatry on February 27, 2020
The Department of Psychiatry congratulates Prof. Muthoni Mathai following her recent promotion to the position of Associate Professor. Let's all support the mental health task force
By Star Editor on February 25, 2020
• President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered the appointment of the taskforce as Kenya held its first mental health conference. It is led by psychiatrist Frank Njenga.
• Kenya has barely 100 psychiatrists for a population of 47 million.