tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13394839035730158802024-03-27T16:53:28.849-07:00Nairobi Parenting ClinicNairobi Parenting Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203147259127220774noreply@blogger.comBlogger326125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-29807568815601305142024-01-14T20:06:00.000-08:002024-01-14T20:06:47.960-08:00Healing Across Generations Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma (...<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/bbH9fdt6Z9Y?si=zh9cktCojYXPgSoX" frameborder="0"></iframe>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-53957473608638066322024-01-04T02:00:00.000-08:002024-01-04T02:00:12.775-08:00Healing Across Generations: Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma (...<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z5EkGldeVAk/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Z5EkGldeVAk?si=8TpjZf35ZqMurVrY" frameborder="0"></iframe>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-48622345620967495992024-01-03T23:41:00.000-08:002024-01-03T23:51:52.861-08:00Healing Intergenerational Traumashttps://youtu.be/xyCBMXb_gjo?si=gFc7u7xLBAJqQ7ww<div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzf3bGyCUhFwfTzTk9iNM7XMouwf9G329StneqzSlPrQDudzs8eeKbWN3lduK5jGtRxOszHOUZkI4TBrqltJY4HOPHPvspM1ZR_VvRM3hc3Ktr5gh9L87tK-vAHKz6gx-ezRxjhaC2IqjtjMEjy6aQMpirZqi255d8SVTMdrjyWodmFQMfwVwOPGCwQ5j/s1600/IMG-20231230-WA0007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzf3bGyCUhFwfTzTk9iNM7XMouwf9G329StneqzSlPrQDudzs8eeKbWN3lduK5jGtRxOszHOUZkI4TBrqltJY4HOPHPvspM1ZR_VvRM3hc3Ktr5gh9L87tK-vAHKz6gx-ezRxjhaC2IqjtjMEjy6aQMpirZqi255d8SVTMdrjyWodmFQMfwVwOPGCwQ5j/w585-h304/IMG-20231230-WA0007.jpg" width="585" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-9097501572329973002022-12-07T10:59:00.001-08:002022-12-07T10:59:56.697-08:00NTV - Health Diary - Schizophrenia<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xD_ifJFn7SI/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/xD_ifJFn7SI" frameborder="0"></iframe>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-70261774681125231352022-11-21T04:50:00.001-08:002022-11-21T04:50:52.632-08:00CATHERINE MUTISYA SERMON ON PARENTING<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/doPiqcw3tkY" frameborder="0"></iframe>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-89040888456707611442021-10-14T11:08:00.001-07:002021-10-14T11:08:20.640-07:00World Mental Health Day Govt keen on enhancing mental health services 360p<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C2SKkqiA2lw/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/C2SKkqiA2lw" frameborder="0"></iframe>Nairobi Parenting Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203147259127220774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-26167955179007779612021-05-22T22:05:00.001-07:002021-05-22T22:05:36.718-07:00Maternal Mental Health<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G3pvfrLQMdA/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/G3pvfrLQMdA" frameborder="0"></iframe>Nairobi Parenting Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203147259127220774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-60204560021731832282021-04-18T09:36:00.001-07:002021-04-18T09:36:32.062-07:00Nairobi Parenting Clinic: THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF COL...<a href="https://nairobiparentingclinic.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-mental-health.html?spref=bl">Nairobi Parenting Clinic: THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF COL...</a>: Mental health issues are the leading hindrance to academic success. Mental illness can affect students’ motivation, concentration and so...Nairobi Parenting Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203147259127220774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-24654420677927670702021-04-18T07:51:00.000-07:002021-04-18T07:51:00.455-07:00 THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF COLLLEGE STUDENTS<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xmdpjwBf58dFqBBYkSTgtrssrNlY3Qk10bc190sF-7vdnzEaaC2wZ47kR19HHF8ek0upsabQfMFfzpF3LRal_0j4M2pHjx15bLTCU5C7DeNO4Zg_d25pq4FzWQr9-HdUdIaJF3bX6oQ6/s280/download+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="280" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xmdpjwBf58dFqBBYkSTgtrssrNlY3Qk10bc190sF-7vdnzEaaC2wZ47kR19HHF8ek0upsabQfMFfzpF3LRal_0j4M2pHjx15bLTCU5C7DeNO4Zg_d25pq4FzWQr9-HdUdIaJF3bX6oQ6/w200-h129/download+%25281%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Mental health issues are the leading hindrance
to academic success. Mental illness can affect students’ motivation,
concentration and social interactions which are the crucial attributes for a
student to succeed in college. Hence
this covid pandemic has brought into focus the mental health of various
affected populations especially the college students. <o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Due to the long-lasting pandemic situation
and strenuous measures such as lockdown and stay at home orders, the Covid 19
pandemic brings more of negative impacts on higher education students than the
positives. This is because many feel increased stress levels , anxiety and
depressive symptoms due to the change in
delivery and uncertainty of college
education, technological concerns of online courses, being away from home for
those who were unable to travel home before the lockdown, social isolation
which has limited interactions with fellow students especially for the extroverted
students who love to interact with others , decreased family income and lastly
future employment due to the uncertainty caused by the virus for example the
work from home makes it very difficult for the students to find work
opportunities for instance even internships
are hard to find since most companies are laying off their workers and
remaining with as few workers as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">College students are increasingly
recognized as vulnerable population, suffering from higher levels of anxiety,
depression, substance abuse and Eating Disorders compared to the general
population. College students are among the most strongly affected by Covid 19 because
of uncertainty regarding their academic success and social life during college
amongst other concerns. Even before the pandemic, students across the globe
experienced increasing levels of anxiety, depressive moods, lack of
self-esteem, psycho-somatic problems such as stress, substance abuse and
suicidality. Therefore, students may need additional resources and services to
deal with both physical and mental health repercussions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Covid 19 outbreak has contributed to
the increased levels of stress, anxiety, depressive thoughts among the students
entailing fear of infection, frustration, boredom, inadequate information,
financial loss and stigma. Difficulty concentrating, disruptions in sleeping
patterns, decreased social interactions due to social distancing and increased
concerns on academic performance. Increased suicide rates basically due to poor
mental health. Substance use disorders in many people who were abstinent before
are expected to relapse during the covid 19 pandemic. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Therefore, in conclusion, the Covid- 19
outbreak has affected the mental health of many college students because of the
rapid changes such as online classes that they are trying to adjust to and also
the element of network issues and the cost of data. Some students especially
those from dysfunctional families have a hard time staying at home because of
what they go through for instance lack of support from their parent and/
guardians, emotional abuse which could result into suicidal thoughts, lack of
self-esteem and so more much which affects the mental health of the students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUj2MAh7jFXumsjmfPMMrgTSR7dXXoWYf0N7DLKEIQUMfi01UTvXQVLrYBCaqN1yBETxo0HrweYjyzfnihclnhw-M8pjFLlCFfY6yzjGWQsH9mWPjU8IW8LWQ4US3Cthx9Y9Sn6cC2HXXA/s310/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="310" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUj2MAh7jFXumsjmfPMMrgTSR7dXXoWYf0N7DLKEIQUMfi01UTvXQVLrYBCaqN1yBETxo0HrweYjyzfnihclnhw-M8pjFLlCFfY6yzjGWQsH9mWPjU8IW8LWQ4US3Cthx9Y9Sn6cC2HXXA/w200-h105/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />The fear of missing out is rampant among
some students mostly those from rural settings because they do not have equal
opportunity as those students in urban areas due to limited access to internet
information and education as well. Hence all those result into high levels of
anxiety, increased stress levels as the students are worried about their
academic progress and futures careers as well since with the covid 19 pandemic,
many people are being laid off and fears of some careers getting off the market
especially due to the post- covid 19 effect <o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Substance abuse is also on the increase
due to the boredom. This is because the students are not able to access all the
outdoor activities hence resorting to abuse of substances just to get away from
the present which in turn become addictive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The covid-19 has also resulted into
increased cases of domestic violence among families and increased divorce rates
as well. This also affects the students’ mental health because the aspect of
parental separation is quite disturbing and a painful experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">But again, looking on the positive side,
quite a number of college students have managed to come out stronger since they
had enough time for personal development and develop their talents as well as
starting up businesses. That’s to say some students have been able to explore
their creative self thus developing mentally.
This has enabled them to handle the world in whatever way it comes and
learn the aspect of adjustability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">By Wamungu Bizimana Francois</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7yi2CpvW_davcSN5akHMfLeRoM8Re50KsgUAPrbm0rTNKpbf3vgLOKYR8Hd8YUPQms2LSvw-RW-tZLOJmV7D99krEF8ihogfXiWHTiA9vX6w-fi2qJNygpaT-5t2QpkrakN4tG_3NjOUM/s1800/DSC_0195%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7yi2CpvW_davcSN5akHMfLeRoM8Re50KsgUAPrbm0rTNKpbf3vgLOKYR8Hd8YUPQms2LSvw-RW-tZLOJmV7D99krEF8ihogfXiWHTiA9vX6w-fi2qJNygpaT-5t2QpkrakN4tG_3NjOUM/s320/DSC_0195%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><p></p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-70357207201032925092021-03-14T01:06:00.063-08:002021-03-14T01:33:26.027-08:00PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrEzN9il62BBir_nBuspWitaN437xbO6ZANOXuNbfOdPEBqCoaDC7WMgyQZLijlGWUP6HQ5v-gGwAHj0FcAs3NwzHafMbtJzfNWYo36BvKsqflRXeUfyGEOGm_Dnupgff2lcze1higuy0/s1280/IMG-20210312-WA0007%255B1%255D.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrEzN9il62BBir_nBuspWitaN437xbO6ZANOXuNbfOdPEBqCoaDC7WMgyQZLijlGWUP6HQ5v-gGwAHj0FcAs3NwzHafMbtJzfNWYo36BvKsqflRXeUfyGEOGm_Dnupgff2lcze1higuy0/s320/IMG-20210312-WA0007%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: ProximaNova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The number of students with significant psychological problems is increasing especially over the last 1 year</span><div><br /></div><div>College students worldwide are at a higher risk for mental health disorders because of the range
of stressors they experience<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
and </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">the transition from being a high school
student to being a college student.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Overall, the students may suffer</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, addictions, risk for suicide, use of p</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">rescription drugs</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">,
and other chronic psychiatric disorders</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Although college students share some similarities with </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">other </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">individuals in the
general population, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">they have been</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> found to be at a higher risk for negative mental health outcomes because they are
exposed to two sources of transitional stressors: stress related to the
transition from high school to college student status, and stress related to
the transition from adolescence to adulthood. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">According to the World Health
Organization [WHO] , over 450 million people live with a mental disorder. The
WHO indicates that poor mental health is associated with certain determinants
such as: rapid social change, stressful work conditions, gender
discrimination, social exclusion, unhealthy lifestyle, risks of violence and
physical ill-health, and human rights</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">violations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moreover, there is evidence that there are factors present within academic
institutions that negatively influence the mental wellbeing of college students. For example, an increase in stressful events such as not passing an
exam, or financial worries related to student loans, or finding a part-time job
to help cover the costs of books or other course materials, and for first year
students, moving into unknown environments may result in the development of
psychiatric symptoms</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIu7DSuEP3t4AYdFugiOekiDVIqgZGlNn_j1-Knhs7Gj-SxOUh1TrJLcOX4wCPhYc1CY2Jx9mVPrJnZmLrroSvUe8_oc7FNzSicvb9S31VzdueJXSPQv5Njuxcr_Z24EFYeWDnyz6EgCf/s660/IMG-20210312-WA0006%255B1%255D.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIu7DSuEP3t4AYdFugiOekiDVIqgZGlNn_j1-Knhs7Gj-SxOUh1TrJLcOX4wCPhYc1CY2Jx9mVPrJnZmLrroSvUe8_oc7FNzSicvb9S31VzdueJXSPQv5Njuxcr_Z24EFYeWDnyz6EgCf/s320/IMG-20210312-WA0006%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br />T</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">he first-year students
are more vulnerable to increased levels of stress because they often have
ineffective coping abilities and lack autonomy when compared to students in
subsequent years of study. The stress and anxiety experienced by first-year
students also appears to be influenced by the isolative nature of the
university environment now that students have moved away from family and
friends, and have to be self-sufficient and function independently. T</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">hey may
demonstrate an inability to adapt appropriately to the stress and anxieties
related to school demands and expectations, and eventually develop mental
health problem</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">s.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">C</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">onsiderable number of
students use addictive behaviors to cope with stressors related to the
academic environment</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">, like</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">
alcohol consumption </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">and </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">tobacco</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> to </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">cope with salient
stressors within their social and academic environment</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">The
time span allotted for sleeping is often very limited among first year
university students, which in turn can negatively influence their mental health
status and psychological well-being. T</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">he increasing levels of stress can lead
to changes in sleep patterns among this population</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> which may</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> lead to increasing
amounts of alcohol consumption within the student population. Furthermore,
these students often use alcohol, along with stimulants and other
non-prescription drugs to help improve fractured sleep patterns and fight
feelings of fatigue in order to perform academically. Chronic poor quality and
quantity of sleep lead to the development of mental health issues problems,
including increased agitation, depressive symptoms, feelings of fatigue, as
well as negatively affecting their ability to function academically and
socially</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most Prevalent Mental Disorders among
University Students include Anxiety, and Depression</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Depression is the most
diagnosed mental illness among university students</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-KE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">In
conclusion, continuing stressors have negative influence on both physical and
mental health, which exhausts individuals’ energy and may lead to less
functional productivity</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are concerned about a college student's mental health please reach us on 0714972228, 0738905182, 0202365638 or email us @ nairobiparentingclinic@gmail.com</span></p></div>nairobiparentingclinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594549663444735093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339483903573015880.post-26995388256112218552021-02-11T20:31:00.000-08:002021-02-11T20:31:11.524-08:00How to Determine if one is mentally fit to stand trial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" 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Health By Saada Hassan - https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/amp/health/article/2001386564/ask-the-doctor-how-can-i-tell-that-my-child-is-depressed?fbclid=IwAR0L03gDA-JdUCeIW4iNwb7YR1e_TV0aFvM0zaRhv_LPMSAyfRAZFeATaFY<p> <em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Depression is caused by genetic predisposition and the environment</span> (Photo: Shutterstock)</em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3snuiddvlaKjmEeVAHAdvr-fLjXEI9XOgq6xnzsBiBpb5i2QvGEvYR_XV0OVxjOfkOrrvisXADcqSee-3vVs9cIKy7WLub4r4W2MTe0E233P4kL5pJAmaiNBKP99BeSvvqGN8btVSk_M/s685/Top+40+Under+40+Dr+Catherine+Syengo+Mutisya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3snuiddvlaKjmEeVAHAdvr-fLjXEI9XOgq6xnzsBiBpb5i2QvGEvYR_XV0OVxjOfkOrrvisXADcqSee-3vVs9cIKy7WLub4r4W2MTe0E233P4kL5pJAmaiNBKP99BeSvvqGN8btVSk_M/s320/Top+40+Under+40+Dr+Catherine+Syengo+Mutisya.jpg" /></a></em></div><em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><br /></em><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Do children get stressed or depressed?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Yes children get stressed and depressed due to many issues - when they witness family wrangles, when they have a lot of school work, when parents are absent or are too busy and have no time for them, leaving them with no one to discuss what they go through, and high expectations from parents and society.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">What is the cause?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Depression is caused by multiple factors. There is the genetic predisposition and the environment. With the environment, there is modelling, where a child models how they see their parents cope with stress and anxiety. They can model learnt helplessness.</span></p><ul class="list-group readmore my-3" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(107, 107, 107, 0.12); border-image: initial; border-left: 3px solid rgba(107, 107, 107, 0.12); border-right: none; border-top: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><li class="list-group-item titlebttn" style="background: rgb(238, 46, 37); border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: white; display: block; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px -1px; padding: 4px; position: relative; text-align: left; width: max-content;">READ MORE</li><li class="list-group-item" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0077b5; display: block; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px -1px; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><a class="" href="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/wellness/article/2001385160/how-to-become-mentally-strong" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><i class="fa fa-circle" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"></i>How to become mentally strong</a></li><li class="list-group-item" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0077b5; display: block; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px -1px; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><a class="" href="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/health/article/2001382943/sad-dad-1-in-10-new-fathers-suffer-from-postpartum-depression" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><i class="fa fa-circle" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"></i>Sad dad: 1 in 10 new fathers suffer from postpartum depression</a></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">The other environmental factors could be stress at home and how the parents handle that. Parents sometimes pressure their children to perform and it can also be access to information online, especially now that some schools are doing remote teaching.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">When they go online, they could access social media, which brings in comparisons and cyber bullying. There are a lot of factors and with the current policy of staying at home, there are places children cannot be allowed to access to play due to the mode of transmission of the virus. Currently, we are seeing a lot of higher rates of depression and stress among children. They are not going to school, and some are not engaged properly. Parents are also stressed and passing the stress on the children.</span></p><figure style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; width: 640px;"><amp-img alt="" class="i-amphtml-element i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined i-amphtml-layout" height="225" i-amphtml-layout="responsive" layout="responsive" src="https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/evemedia/eveimages/wednesday/tgfktu4atgtwdqra25f619cff599ee.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden !important; position: relative;" width="339"><i-amphtml-sizer slot="i-amphtml-svc" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding-top: 424.766px;"></i-amphtml-sizer><img alt="" class="i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content" decoding="async" src="https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/evemedia/eveimages/wednesday/tgfktu4atgtwdqra25f619cff599ee.jpg" style="border: none !important; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 1rem; height: 0px; left: 0px; line-height: 1.6; margin: auto; max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-height: 100%; min-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px; width: 0px;" /></amp-img><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Social media can bring in comparisons and cyber bullying</span> (Photo: Shutterstock)</em></figure><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">How can I tell that my child is depressed? What are some of the reliable symptoms?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Unlike adults, children show irritability as the first symptom of depression as well as disobedience. They will still show sadness, withdrawal, and a feeling of hopelessness, which can be seen in adults. But with children, the biggest is irritability. Depending on where the child is, sometimes they experiment with substances like glue, cigarettes and alcohol, depending on the environment, supervision and ease of access to the substances.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">What should a parent do if they notice their children are stressed/depressed?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">A parent should link up the child for care when they notice these signs. First mode of care is to listen to the child. Sometimes children commit suicide, that is why it is important to be non-judgmental when you are listening to them. It is also important to teach them how to take care of themselves. Reach out to a psychiatrist, psychologist or a nurse within your area.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Is it preventable?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">There is the biological disposition that may not be altered, but it is possible to alter the environment and prevent depression. The strategy a parent will use is very important. The child needs an avenue that they can be able to release their stress. A parent can try to remold the environment to fit the child. </span></p><figure style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; width: 640px;"><amp-img alt="" class="i-amphtml-element i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined i-amphtml-layout" height="225" i-amphtml-layout="responsive" layout="responsive" src="https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/evemedia/eveimages/wednesday/szeqr5hcryhepahwb55f619cbb26c3c.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden !important; position: relative;" width="339"><i-amphtml-sizer slot="i-amphtml-svc" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding-top: 424.766px;"></i-amphtml-sizer><img alt="" class="i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content" decoding="async" src="https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/evemedia/eveimages/wednesday/szeqr5hcryhepahwb55f619cbb26c3c.jpg" style="border: none !important; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 1rem; height: 0px; left: 0px; line-height: 1.6; margin: auto; max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-height: 100%; min-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px; width: 0px;" /></amp-img><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">A parent should link up the child for care when they notice signs of depression</span> (Photo: Shutterstock)</em></figure><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">How fast do children recover from depression and what does treatment entail?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Recovery in children depends on the point of depression. With proper psychotherapy, they can recover fast. In cases of a child who has lost their parent or has been exposed to trauma, they will suffer from anxiety and depression, and they will need proper treatment to recover. Relapse is possible, that is why proper cognitive behavioral therapy is required. Talk therapy will help the child speak out and cope while maintenance therapy will release the ongoing stress. If you help them and fail to make their environment safe, they will likely relapse.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Can my child develop other health complications due to depression?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Yes. If a child is not eating well due to depression, they will suffer from malnutrition. They can be stress eating and result in obesity. A lifestyle learnt in childhood is likely to go on in adulthood. Disorders like Anorexia nervosa are brought about in children who tend to fail to eat due to internal depression or Bulimia, where they overeat and they induce vomiting. With online access, children see what is valued in the west and they end up suffering from such complications.</span></p><figure style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; width: 640px;"><amp-img alt="" class="i-amphtml-element i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined i-amphtml-layout" height="225" i-amphtml-layout="responsive" layout="responsive" src="https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/evemedia/eveimages/wednesday/dkdidnehcpkto65f619dacf07a7.jpg" style="--loader-delay-offset: 113ms !important; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden !important; position: relative;" width="339"><i-amphtml-sizer slot="i-amphtml-svc" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px; padding-top: 424.766px;"></i-amphtml-sizer><img alt="" class="i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content" decoding="async" src="https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/evemedia/eveimages/wednesday/dkdidnehcpkto65f619dacf07a7.jpg" style="border: none !important; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 1rem; height: 0px; left: 0px; line-height: 1.6; margin: auto; max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-height: 100%; min-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px; width: 0px;" /></amp-img><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">A child may fail to eat well due to depression</span> (Photo: Shutterstock)</em></figure><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">What role should I play as a parent to help my child heal from depression?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Once the child has been confirmed to be suffering from depression, help them get the correct treatment while giving them the right support. Find out from the caregivers what you need to do as a parent. The best thing would be to prevent a recurrence by molding the environment. You may not change the child’s genetic predisposition but you can alter the environment by embracing calmness, teaching them how to deal with problems. But the key thing is being there for the children.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Be present and be able to relate with them while trying fun things. We see parents who only interact with their children when they are disciplining them, which is wrong. It shows there is no friendship. Simple things like participating in what they love, praising them and rewarding good behavior will account for positive parenting and build friendship.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">The number of children suffering from depression is rising. Where are we going wrong as a society in addressing these issues?</span> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">A lot has changed within the society. Urbanisation has brought its advantages and disadvantages. For example, when a parent has to work, they are forced to leave their children with caregivers, who might not instill the right values in the child. Social relatedness has reduced due to people being busy and failing to create time for their children. Stressors like Covid-19 have disrupted the lives of children who are not able to play freely or even go to school. While parents who are not able to work from home cannot supervise their children, failing to instill the right values gives room for the child to model values from anyone they see fit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">Parenting is key when it comes to children and bonding with them helps shape their behavior. Children translate spending time with them as love.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Proxima Nova", "Proxima Nova", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #495057; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ead1b5c-7fff-4d85-114e-69bbe63f5ae5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px;">By Dr Catherine Syengo as told to Saada Hassan. 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text-align: justify;">Medical School memory</u></p><div class="article-content entry-content" itemprop="articleBody" style="clear: both; color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; margin: 10px auto 5px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XuL61Z6xlMbxnITbVBeszjLDWg1XdD6_niqAyYVCPpIrqF98T55ftFTd-TE-cBfKxq1UlbZNSLstFn3s0r6xmkzboQxuPisl3gwuNMi84xQY9H5x9qVqQs_V8gbq0aKRU6h8vpY-cDA/s586/Screenshot+2020-09-15+at+23.34.26.png" style="clear: right; color: #009eb8; display: inline; float: right; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; outline: none; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="586" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XuL61Z6xlMbxnITbVBeszjLDWg1XdD6_niqAyYVCPpIrqF98T55ftFTd-TE-cBfKxq1UlbZNSLstFn3s0r6xmkzboQxuPisl3gwuNMi84xQY9H5x9qVqQs_V8gbq0aKRU6h8vpY-cDA/w189-h167/Screenshot+2020-09-15+at+23.34.26.png" style="-webkit-border-image: url("data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAUCAMAAAC6V+0/AAAAOVBMVEUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD///+8yHYvAAAAEnRSTlMAAgEDBAUJBwYzCw0UChARDghnBteEAAAAhElEQVR4XnWRSxJDIQgEEx1Axd/L/Q8bKCuuyOzsohHxdZLS25LSOV2ULQdflgEiIDu9KqiIFILXXpeEx2ChXwdnKNxUGxc4dZbNfXjPufkp5H0Nwtymq/dltUIweNy9qmXt08EgydDZ6+dT+9Qh9AeGenhROFI0fPjMaCHx6uIlh9/xBSJuB3l0A/6JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC") 9 fill / 9px stretch; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="189" /></a>My medical school memories of Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya is that she was a front bencher and a very quiet girl. She was the first of my classmates to settle down. She is one of the two of <b>#MillenniumClassOf2000 </b>who specialized in psychiatry. The other Class of 2000 psychiatrist is Dr Wainaina Alex, now a Jesuit priest with the Catholic Church. </p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><u>Suicide prevention day</u></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">I caught up with her ironically on Suicide Prevention Day as she was creating material on suicide prevention awareness and also finalizing an article for the “Medical Focus (Vol 2 No 2 Sep/Oct issue 2020) titled - <i>Schizophrenia : A Guide to Patient’s Health for Health Care Providers who are involved in HIV, TB and Mental Health</i>. In August 2020 Dr Mutisya presented at one of the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) Webinars for Health care workers. Her discussion on 'How to process Loss and Grief associated with the COVID 19 Pandemic Period' was very informative. </p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><u>Office</u></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">I often meet Dr Mutisya in the corridors and board rooms of KMA Centre, the headquarters of KMA. Her office is located on the third floor. She has served in the KMA Housing Committee as an executive. </p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><u>Contribution to the society</u></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Dr Catherine Mutisya works as a senior consultant psychiatrist at the Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital. At the MOH Medical board she is often called upon to assess patients who need to retire on medical grounds. She also runs the <b>Nairobi Parenting Clinic and Nairobi Mental Health Services</b>. With her team she has been doing mental health promotion by sensitizing parents and teachers on prevention of mental disorders, identification and referral of mental disorders and spreading of anti-stigma messages through the media. She is keen on offering affordable Mental Health Services. Dr Mutisya also does a lot of counseling and detox for victims of substance abuse and addiction, a field I have some interests in. She was a member of the Mental Health Task force that produced and disseminated a report on Mental Health in Kenya amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic. </p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><u>Honors & Recognition</u></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">For her endevours in creating Mental Health awareness she has been twice nominated to the Business Daily- <b>Kenya's Top 40 Under 40 Women</b> in 2010 and 2014. She has been featured in Eve’s Magazine in an article titled 'Psychiatrist Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya: Beyond the call'. She has featured in Nation Media and on Royal media's Strength Of A Woman. She is the vice chairperson of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, African International Division. </p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><u>But why did she choose Psychiatry?</u></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Almost as a journey of self discovery Dr Mutisya said “I grew up with an elder brother who had severe intellectual disability. He was more of the 'baby' in the family and needed all the care and attention. My parents struggled to bring him up. In addition, one of my uncles lived with schizophrenia. My dad would bring him to stay with us whenever he had a relapse as he sought proper medical care for him. They would often have to wake up early to travel from Kitui County to Machakos General Hospital, which at the time was the nearest facility that offered psychiatric services. <b>I chose to specialize in psychiatry to understand and manage the illnesses I encountered as I grew up</b>”</p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><u>Family life</u></p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoXeJnHPY4WmsLKc5UpBUk_iUoIBMTOADgnA6zUVZkBzg6JUvo9ChyphenhyphenQrknmz8Fni2l26MaeCovD9jF8_gVlxvx64ZvVDCaWXg092eKVhyOksYWvMjxlZCybzYlkbAXoZ4BX3noi3irapU/s550/Screenshot+2020-09-15+at+23.35.24.png" style="clear: left; color: #009eb8; display: inline; float: left; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: none; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="550" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoXeJnHPY4WmsLKc5UpBUk_iUoIBMTOADgnA6zUVZkBzg6JUvo9ChyphenhyphenQrknmz8Fni2l26MaeCovD9jF8_gVlxvx64ZvVDCaWXg092eKVhyOksYWvMjxlZCybzYlkbAXoZ4BX3noi3irapU/w219-h187/Screenshot+2020-09-15+at+23.35.24.png" style="-webkit-border-image: url("data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAUCAMAAAC6V+0/AAAAOVBMVEUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD///+8yHYvAAAAEnRSTlMAAgEDBAUJBwYzCw0UChARDghnBteEAAAAhElEQVR4XnWRSxJDIQgEEx1Axd/L/Q8bKCuuyOzsohHxdZLS25LSOV2ULQdflgEiIDu9KqiIFILXXpeEx2ChXwdnKNxUGxc4dZbNfXjPufkp5H0Nwtymq/dltUIweNy9qmXt08EgydDZ6+dT+9Qh9AeGenhROFI0fPjMaCHx6uIlh9/xBSJuB3l0A/6JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC") 9 fill / 9px stretch; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="219" /></a>She met her husband who she met at the University of Nairobi. Of him she says “Mutisya has been my best friend. He is very supportive and I know I can always count on him. I was the most important person in his life. I am confident that as we enter the stage of “empty nest” we are good to go!” </p><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7HD5ChYaUtNje7nJUrwuliGKuDKhummzrLF8qde4UKKqBv2fO_dZ5mHyvzf6FBjqBwXa7uptuR4mTl20x8hEw6nSSj9D2LB4Zjyeh8LjbXhfKanwhtdzkI9fsJiyT6mUVy91S8hLRws/s570/Screenshot+2020-09-15+at+23.35.08.png" style="clear: right; color: #009eb8; display: inline; float: right; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; outline: none; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.3s ease 0s;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="570" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7HD5ChYaUtNje7nJUrwuliGKuDKhummzrLF8qde4UKKqBv2fO_dZ5mHyvzf6FBjqBwXa7uptuR4mTl20x8hEw6nSSj9D2LB4Zjyeh8LjbXhfKanwhtdzkI9fsJiyT6mUVy91S8hLRws/w261-h165/Screenshot+2020-09-15+at+23.35.08.png" style="-webkit-border-image: url("data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAUCAMAAAC6V+0/AAAAOVBMVEUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD///+8yHYvAAAAEnRSTlMAAgEDBAUJBwYzCw0UChARDghnBteEAAAAhElEQVR4XnWRSxJDIQgEEx1Axd/L/Q8bKCuuyOzsohHxdZLS25LSOV2ULQdflgEiIDu9KqiIFILXXpeEx2ChXwdnKNxUGxc4dZbNfXjPufkp5H0Nwtymq/dltUIweNy9qmXt08EgydDZ6+dT+9Qh9AeGenhROFI0fPjMaCHx6uIlh9/xBSJuB3l0A/6JAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC") 9 fill / 9px stretch; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="261" /></a>Their first born is currently pursuing a Masters in Biomedical Engineering and the last born will join University next year.</p><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i><u>Trivia</u><br /></i><i>Did you know that Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya<br /></i><i>- Headed the Substance Abuse Management & Mental Health Promotion at the Ministry of Health<br /></i><i>- Has been Deputy Medical Superintendent Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital</i></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i>- </i><i>Has won best worker of the year award at Mathari NTRH</i></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i>- Was a Chief Registrar Psychiatry<br /></i><i>- <b>Scored a straight A from Muthale Girls Secondary School</b></i></div><p style="margin: 1em 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><i>As narrated by Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya, Psychiatrist</i></p><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i>To<br /><br /></i></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i>Dr Simon M. 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As we manage the Covid 19 pandemic it is a well known fact that Medical staff are the most affected by associated mental health problems including but not limited to Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Pre-trauma stress, Post-trauma stress, insomnia and other types of distress.<br />
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A study carried out in Wuhan showed that among the health workers, 50 percent had depression, 45 percent anxiety, 34 percent insomnia and 72 percent distress.<br />
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In some countries, Specialist Mental Health professionals are being asked to physically attend to those in Quarantines and in hospitals(front line) to manage the mental health problems in addition to managing those with chronic mental health problems in the community and in psychiatric hospitals.<br />
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The question is who then takes care of these front line mental health professionals?<br />
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Since in some countries mental health is still stigmatized, the mental health professionals are also assumed to be performing magic which the other specialists primary health care workers do not want to understand and do not want to participate in. Those in quarantines are in some places being pushed to psychiatric hospitals when they could be managed in proper Covid 19 quarantine centers just like the other clients with other commodities.<br />
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The first question is if we are not transferring a diabetic or someone with hypertension why should we transfer someone with a mood disorder from a quarantine area to a psychiatric hospital?<br />
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All countries are being encouraged to move mental health services from specialist psychiatric hospitals to the community and primary care and not vice versa. Mental health services should also be integrated in primary health care and not pushed to specialist long stay psychiatric hospitals. Primary Health care workers should also be able to manage mild to moderate mental health problems<br />
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The second question is who takes care of the mental health professionals mental health in the third world countries? Is it assumed that mental health professionals are immune to mental health problems? Considering the fact that specialist mental health professionals, are fewer than primary care providers, it is my opinion that the few specialist mental health professionals should not be loaded with duties that can be carried out by primary health care workers to avoid burn out. Let the primary health care workers consult the specialist mental health professional as need be but not to load the few mental health professionals with primary care duties as well as specialized care duties. If this is done,, then burn out rates among the few mental health professionals in the third world countries will be reduced<br />
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We should all remember that Mental Health Professionals are not immune to Mental Health Problems.Nairobi Parenting Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203147259127220774noreply@blogger.com0