Starting on:
May 9, 2025
Ending on:
May 9, 2025
Moderator(s):
Boardroom
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
Claim Points
May 9, 2025
Ending on:
May 9, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Jane Ikonya
MbChB
Venue: MbChB
Boardroom
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
Claim Points
Kenya Mental Health Policy
Starting on:
May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
Ending on:
May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
Venue:
Boardroom
Boardroom
Description
Mental health is a key determinant of overall health and socio-economic development. It influences a variety of outcomes for individuals and communities such as healthier lifestyles; better physical health; improved recovery from illness; fewer limitations in daily living; higher education attainment; greater productivity, employment and earnings; better relationships with adults and with children; more social cohesion and engagement and improved quality of life (WHO: 2009).
Objectives
If untreated, mental disorders can create an enormous amount of suffering,
disability and economic loss (WHO: 2003). Mental disorders have an impact
on individuals, families, communities and nations. People with mental disorders
experience disproportionately higher rates of disability and mortality. Mental
disorders frequently lead individuals and families into poverty. Homelessness
and inappropriate incarceration are far more common among people with mental
disorders than for the general population, and having mental disorders exacerbates
their marginalization and vulnerability.
Presenters
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Dr.
Jane Ikonya