Stigma occurs when someone views you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Social stigma and discrimination can make mental health problems worse and stop a person from getting the help they need. Everyone has a role to play in creating a mentally healthy community i.e. one that is inclusive, rejects discrimination and supports recovery. One way to do this is by learning the facts about mental illness and sharing them with family, friends, work colleagues and classmates.

Many people, especially women, have concerns about their bodies, including; diet, weight and attractiveness These concerns can lead to unhealthy preoccupations with body weight and eating; affecting self-esteem, wellbeing, and vitality. When preoccupations become serious, they can lead to significant health problems.

Being mentally healthy during childhood includes reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children are more likely to have a positive quality of life and are more likely to function well at home, in school, and in their communities. With this podcast, we get to know the connection that exists between parents mental health and their children's well being.

Everyone has the right to seek help when it comes to our health. Mental wellness is essential for us to cope with daily challenges and live a better life. But when should we seek ? How do we know when we need some help? Who should we consider to contact when we need help? This episode seeks to answer all these questions and improve our understanding on mental health matters. Tune in!

Anger is a normal feeling of hostility, or displeasure to events that we do not consent. With our podcast today are positive ways of expressing anger and tips on how to calm yourself when these feelings arise. Listen in and remember to share to a friend, who will also share to a friend so that we all can find better ways of expressing and dealing with anger.

We will be looking into how you can best support you family, friends and colleagues who may be struggling with a mental illness. These five main tips will a long way in ensuring you are a better support system for them, and you yourself are able to take care of you Mental Wellness.

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With the rising rate of Substance Use Disorder in our current society, having a clear understanding of what SUD is all about is very important. In this episode we will cover what challenges the clients faces, signs and symptoms and tips on what we can all do to support those suffering from SUD within our society.

Guest: Margaret Njau (CBT Kenya Psychologist)

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Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the lesser known mental illnesses, in this episode we seek to give a slightly better understanding of what BPD is al about.

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Nutrition is such an important part of our well being as human beings, in this episode we delve into really understanding the relationship between Proper Nutrition and our Wellbeing.

Our guest is Wangui Waiyaki, a Nutritionist and founder of NutriTips by Coco.

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In this episode we look at Social Media and what impact it has had so far on Mental Wellness. 

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Adrian Adagi

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