At St.John Community Centre where we had 2 session because of the measures we have to take to prevent the spread of COVID_19.We had an opportunity to address matters Mental Health,stereotypes,warning signs of Mental Health difficulties Managing negative thoughts,coping skills during difficult times and resilience.Thank you Sally for making this possible.30 women/girls went home with a new energy,new mentality on Mental health and they also learnt the common factors that can cause Mental health difficulties.A community is getting better.It was a pleasure.
1st July was a beautiful day @wingsofhoperescuehome2016 a home for homeless and unsupported pregnant teenage girls,victims of rape and child sexual abuse.With the pandemic it is even harder coping in these situations. Their vulnerability made us take a step to visit them for Mental Health training, coping skills during the pandemic and managing negative thoughts.Ensuring these girls have a Mental wellness support system is vital,the trauma,thoughts and and the fact that they are also not going to school because of the pandemic makes things even worse.The session became even more interesting having @violetmbiti the CEO of Violent Mbiti Foundation for a Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) session that was so informative.Thank you Mr.William for trusting us with these amazing girls whose future are so bright.
Today was a great day at Makadara Children’s rehabilitation centre.Care givers from National Children Services from all branches in Nairobi County had a representative/s.It was an amazing experience and we are glad that they learnt alot to take to the children in the other rehabilitation centres under NCS.We are determined to reach as far as we can to ensure the caregivers are aware of Mental Health, Warning signs, types of Mental Health,stereotypes and myths surrounding Mental Health,coping skills during the pandemic and how to Manage Negative thoughts so that they can model this skills to the vulnerable children who had different past experiences.We are coming for you too,we are ready to walk together to bring out the best in our communities.Thank you,Makadara Rehabilitation Centre,Joseph Kang’ethe rehabilitation Centre, Shauri Moyo Rehabilitation Centre and Kayole Rehabilitation Centre.Thank you @violetmbita for the special appearance on SRH.Together we can make it better.
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16th June being African child’s day;A child needs a supportive family,mentor,teacher,care givers ,friends e.t.c to ensure they have a Mental Stability especially during this hard times.That is why it is important to rise up for an African child ,teach them about Mental health ,types of mental health disorders,warning signs,stereotypes and Myth surrounding Mental Health,managing negative thoughts,resilience,how to increase their resilience,coping skills during hard times(COVID_19).It is a high time we normalize Mental Health talks.@destiny’s children’s home Nasra Estate.
At TOTAL REHABILITATION CENTRE where we were invited to have a Mental Health session with parents and caregivers of children with Mental health disorders and intellectual disorders. Stigma, discrimination and misunderstanding these disorders make it even harder to cope in society, with COVID_19, secondary stressors have even worsened their situations; from financial constraints, inadequate food supply, adult diapers, expensive medication and so much more. Let us come together and remember the caregivers and parents not forgetting the children with both difficulties since they are all in the vulnerable groups. Partnering with amazing people made this day a success and a smile was brought to these amazing families who have chosen to care for and love their children despite all kinds of challenges. Let us continue looking after our Mental wellness to be able to look out for others.
