About This Program
Prevention is better than cure. We work to promote mental wellbeing and prevent mental health problems through community education, awareness campaigns, and early intervention programs.
Our goal is to shift the narrative on mental health in Kenya and beyond through online and offline community conversations.
Our Prevention Efforts Include:
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Monthly bulletins — Child and Adolescent Mental Health Bulletins
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Community awareness campaigns — Reducing stigma and promoting mental health
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School-based mental health education — Reaching young people early
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Information for parents and caregivers — Equipping families with knowledge
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Stigma reduction — Challenging misconceptions and discrimination
Our Monthly Bulletins
We produce science-based, easy-to-read bulletins on child and adolescent mental health topics:
- Bulletin #1: Introduction to Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Bulletin #2: Helping Young People Who Are Feeling Suicidal
- Bulletin #3: Psychosocial Risk Factors for Suicidality
- Bulletin #4: I Think My Friend is Suicidal — What Should I Do?
- Bulletin #7: Problem Behaviour in Pre-school Children
- Bulletin #8: Impact of Alcohol Use on Children
- Bulletin #9: Am I Depressed?
- Bulletin #10: Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Bulletin #11: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Special Issue: Mental Health in Times of COVID-19
School-Based Mental Health Education
We partner with schools to provide mental health education to students, teachers, and parents. Early education is key to preventing mental health problems and reducing stigma.
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Workshops for students on mental health awareness
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Training for teachers on recognizing early signs
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Parent information sessions
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Creating mentally healthy school environments
Community Conversations
- Shifting the narrative on mental health in Kenya and beyond
- Online and offline community dialogues
- Engaging community leaders and influencers
- Creating safe spaces for mental health conversations
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