Njeri Njoroge is a Kenyan mental health advocate who uses her organization Beautiful Minds Africa to emphasize on a holistic approach to mental health. A holistic approach is the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

On this episode she talks about her sister who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 12/13 and it's effect on the rest of the family members. Njeri Njoroge calls for more candor when speaking about mental illnesses and embracing mental health patients like any other.

I'm honored to be sharing these stories because I know it's not easy to talk about mental health struggles especially with all the stigma around it. If you would like to be a part of this series and share your story, feel free to message me on social @justrubyv. This is a safe space for you. Please share this episode across your social media platforms with the hashtag #instruMENTALKE and help us have an unashamed conversation about mental health and spread awareness. Let's talk about mental health!