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tycho
#1 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 3:36:28 PM
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I have been looking at some of humanity's ideas on mental health, and I am convinced that though mental health is crucial, very little has been done and said about it.

And while this silence ensues, I see evidence of things getting out of hand in our social institutions.

For example, countries deemed as progressive have rising cases of depression and other mental 'ailments', and even in our country there is an increase in domestic violence and murders.

Politicians prefer to wear the masks of militancy.

Neither has Wazua been spared. I am sure a visit to the archives will easily reveal that there are some Wazuans who are thought to be psychos.

I am convinced that our ideas on mental health need to be re-examined.

The connection between sexuality and how we relate with our institutions are taken too casually, and the consequences are deadly.

Our models for conflict resolution also need to be examined.

We need to re-examine our culture and society.
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githundi
#2 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 6:59:38 PM
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tycho wrote:
I have been looking at some of humanity's ideas on mental health, and I am convinced that though mental health is crucial, very little has been done and said about it.

And while this silence ensues, I see evidence of things getting out of hand in our social institutions.

For example, countries deemed as progressive have rising cases of depression and other mental 'ailments', and even in our country there is an increase in domestic violence and murders.

Politicians prefer to wear the masks of militancy.

Neither has Wazua been spared. I am sure a visit to the archives will easily reveal that there are some Wazuans who are thought to be psychos.

I am convinced that our ideas on mental health need to be re-examined.

The connection between sexuality and how we relate with our institutions are taken too casually, and the consequences are deadly.

Our models for conflict resolution also need to be examined.

We need to re-examine our culture and society.


i support you. Little attention has been given to patients who suffer from mental illness. The are many people affected, but this subject remains a taboo in most kenyan communitiers. Some cases are mild, yet few try to seek treatment from this.
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ChessMaster
#3 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:08:50 PM
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tycho wrote:
I have been looking at some of humanity's ideas on mental health, and I am convinced that though mental health is crucial, very little has been done and said about it.

And while this silence ensues, I see evidence of things getting out of hand in our social institutions.

For example, countries deemed as progressive have rising cases of depression and other mental 'ailments', and even in our country there is an increase in domestic violence and murders.

Politicians prefer to wear the masks of militancy.

Neither has Wazua been spared. I am sure a visit to the archives will easily reveal that there are some Wazuans who are thought to be psychos.

I am convinced that our ideas on mental health need to be re-examined.

The connection between sexuality and how we relate with our institutions are taken too casually, and the consequences are deadly.

Our models for conflict resolution also need to be examined.

We need to re-examine our culture and society.



What I don't get is,why is it that more developed countries suffer from more mental health issues than less developed countries? And when cultures of more developed countries sip into the less developed countries,more mental health cases increase?

But then again talking about mental health is to imply a 'normal' state.What is the normal state? Though I do agree its becoming more and more serious in Kenya.The number of cases of suicide and violent killings is on the rise.I feel like its on the media all the time.
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Amores
#4 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:29:27 PM
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Agree that there has been little attention to mental health issues.
I do not know if any of you remembers the documentary that was done about Mathare hospital. Good thing is that it led to funding to improve both the premises,and practice.

Why do people in western countries have more mental health issues? Well,i believe that one of the reasons is a lack of support system. In Africa fo example,problems are shared,within the family and even extended family. In the west,it is more of man for himself .

There has also been the issue of economic down turn,people are having trouble making heads meets,people are under constant pressure.

What is normal ? "Normal" is; are you in state to carry out your life habits ? Life habits here mean everyday activities - participation
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essyk
#5 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:32:24 PM
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tycho wrote:

Neither has Wazua been spared. I am sure a visit to the archives will easily reveal that there are some Wazuans who are thought to be psychos.




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ChessMaster
#6 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:40:47 PM
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@Amores - I agree with you,support system is important and to some extent in Africa we have it.Our problem is we stigmatize.

@essyk - Now because of you the whole night I'll have the giggles.
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essyk
#7 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:54:10 PM
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tycho
#8 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 8:44:31 PM
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I have had several physical injuries and ailments in the last say six months, and all of them, I have taken measures to alleviate my situation.

But when I look at my mental health I realize I have very few records on mental injuries.

Could it be that one generally experiences less mental ailments? I have therefore gone around observing and talking to people, and I have found that very many people are suffering.

This has led me to conclude that it is our understanding of mental health that is wanting. We do not even know how to take care of ourselves, mentally.

I'd say mental health is a state of being in which one is pleased with life, and is a source of pleasure to others.

This, is what I understand as 'normal'.
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essyk
#9 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 9:01:21 PM
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I have had several physical injuries and ailments in the last say six months,


YawaPray Tycho Ask God to daily shield you.

Normal is subjective.

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tycho
#10 Posted : Saturday, February 16, 2013 9:24:41 PM
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essyk wrote:
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I have had several physical injuries and ailments in the last say six months,


YawaPray Tycho Ask God to daily shield you.

Normal is subjective.



What do you mean by 'subjective'? And what does 'normal' mean?

I am very okay. It's only that my dailyi activities cannot preclude some injury.
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