Author: By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya

A woman medidating in the office. [Courtesy/GettyImages] On October 10, Kenya joined the World Mental Health Day commemoration. Across the country, there were various events, social media platforms were abuzz with pictures and clips highlighting the day. The mainstream media, too, emphasised the importance of the day with stories and discussions. The campaign focusing on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies resonated deeply. But as a psychiatrist working on the frontlines, I must ask; what happens after the banners come down? We have made progress in reducing stigma resulting…

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