mental-health
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THE REAL CURRICULUM part 2
Sex, consent and silence among Kenyan adolescents and youth. Hello, and thank you for coming back to part 2 of this conversation. Last time, we opened the conversation and now let’s dive in a bit deeper. Let’s talk about the things that we never discussed the grooming, myths behind sex, consent and why sex ed Continue reading
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THE REAL CURRICULM
Sex, consent and silence among Kenyan adolescents and youth. Hello and welcome back! I know, I know… It’s been a minute; life has its way of kicking you off balance, but I am back now. In August, I will dive into a topic that introduced me to my career as a public health professional, Adolescent Continue reading
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LET’S TALK MEN’S HEALTH….part 2
Hello, and welcome back! In my last post, I shared thoughts on why men avoid seeking healthcare, and included a short, anonymous questionnaire to spark honest conversations around men’s health, both physical and mental. I received some incredible responses. If I’m being honest, though, I also felt frustrated. Some of the men I contacted called Continue reading
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LET’S TALK MEN’S HEALTH.
Happy not-so-new month! Welcome back to this little chat spot. I am really glad you are here. So, let’s get to it, shall we?June is Men’s Health Month, a global call to action to raise awareness about men’s unique health challenges and the deadly silence that often surrounds them.Worldwide, men are dying at younger ages Continue reading
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MIND TO HEART.
Picture this; What if we treated mental health like physical health? We’d rest without guilt, pause when overwhelmed, and reach out for help without fear or shame. Mental health wouldn’t feel like a taboo or a mystery, it would be a normal part of care, as accessible as your nearest dispensary. But that’s not our Continue reading
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Surviving the Hood: A Look Into Postpartum Mental Health.
Hello May, a beautiful month dedicated to Mental Health Awareness. And this week, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the 11th. In honor of that, I did some small research and spoke to a few amazing mums who helped me put this piece together. I really hope it encourages you to appreciate and support a mum Continue reading
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A GENTLE INTRODUCTION TO HEALING.
Support and information for sexual assault survivors in Kenya. Hello and welcome back to my blog. This is my 4th post, patting myself on the back for sure. I would like to thank you for reading my posts, I really appreciate it. You give me the confidence to write and educate. Before I begin today’s Continue reading
Heart to Heart... and other body parts 