Depression

Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 264 million people affected.Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. Especially when long-lasting and with moderate or severe intensity, depression may become a serious health condition

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How Depression Manifests

At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Close to 800 000 peopledie due to suicide every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in15-29-year-olds.

It is Normal
Sadness, feeling down, and having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities are familiar feelings for all of us. But if they persist and affect our lives substantially, the issue may be depression.
Causes
Major life events, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can lead to depression. However, doctors only consider feelings of grief to be part of depression if they persist.
Extreme Cases
Depression can last for several weeks,months, or years. Depression is the main cause of disability worldwide,according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Depression Misdiagnosis

Although there are known, effective treatments for mental disorders, between 76% and 85%of people in low- and middle-income countries receive no treatment for their disorder .Barriers to effective care include a lack of resources, lack of trained health-care providers and social stigma associated with mental disorders.

Inaccessibility due to income disparities
Another barrier to effective care is inaccurate assessment. In countries of all income levels, people who are depressed are often not correctly diagnosed
Misdiagnosis
Others who do not have the disorder are too often misdiagnosed and prescribed antidepressants. The burden of depression and other mental health conditions is on the rise globally.
Global Problem
The burden of depression and other mental health conditions is on the rise globally.

Kenya Mental Health First Aid Programme

Kenya Mental Health First Aid teaches the society how to identify understand and how to respond to and assist someone going through depression related issues and risk factors,warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns.

Our prevention programme

Kenya Mental Health First Aid prevention programme have been shown to reduce depression with Effective community approaches to prevent depression include school-based programme to enhance a pattern of positive thinking in children and adolescents.

training

Kenya Mental Health First Aid trainings gives people the skills they need to reach out and provide initial help and support to individuals who may be developing depression or experiencing a crisis.

non-JUDGMENTAL

Our service teaches the society to be non-judgmental. We want to ensure that everyone at any age are provided with the best mental care possible by reaching out to them through the people they love and trust.