DEPRESSION AMONG MEN IN KENYA ;Why more men need to speak up and seek help.
For many men in Kenya, the pressure to remain strong can become a burden that is carried silently. Behind the confidence displayed at work, in business, among friends and even within families, some men are battling financial difficulties, relationship problems, workplace pressure, unemployment, family responsibilities and deep emotional distress. Yet, instead of seeking help, many continue to suffer in silence. Depression and other mental health challenges among men deserve greater attention because emotional distress does not always appear in obvious ways. A man may continue going to work, providing for his family and socialising with friends while privately struggling with feelings of hopelessness, exhaustion or isolation. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises mental health as an essential part of overall wellbeing and notes that factors such as poverty, inequality and difficult life circumstances can increase the risk of mental health conditions. In Kenya, mental heal...