On Friday, Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking World Mental Health Day, a global movement dedicated to promoting action, education, and hope for a future where everyone can enjoy better mental wellbeing.
In Kenya, mental health has long been misunderstood or ignored. The day, therefore, provides an important opportunity to spotlight mental health issues and encourage meaningful conversations around depression, anxiety, suicide, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions.