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Mental health deserves as much attention as physical well-being

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According to World Health Organization, health is a state of a complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of a disease.

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What you need to know:

  • Kenya was recently ranked 5th among African countries with the highest number of depression cases.
  • According to WHO, one in every four Kenyans may be suffering from a mental health related issue.

On the 10th of October every year, nations mark the World Mental Health Day, an internationally recognised day for mental health education, awareness and policy advocacy.

This year's theme — as announced by the World Federation For Mental Health (WFMH) — is 'Mental health in an unequal world.' The theme emphasises the urgent need to care for people with mental health problems and psychosocial disabilities around the globe.