Mental Health in Kenya and Global Scale
Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community. Mental health issues, also known as mental illness, are conditions that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior. They can range from mild to severe and can include conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Some common symptoms of mental health issues include changes in mood, changes in behavior, changes in thinking and perception, and changes in physical functioning. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. In 2018, the global prevalence of depression was 4.4%, while the prevalence of anxiety was 3.6%. There are many organizations around the world that are involved in addressing mental health i...