Theory only sticks once you can picture it. Here are five everyday Kenyan situations, from workplace panic to a road accident, and exactly how a Psychological First Aid response differs from what most of us instinctively do.

Wondering what therapy actually costs in Kenya? Here's a straightforward breakdown of real prices, from private clinics to affordable online sessions, including a discounted rate for youth.

Most people guess wrong when asked what Psychological First Aid actually means. Here's the real definition, where it came from, and why Look, Listen, Link is the simplest, most useful skill nobody ever taught us.

Ever frozen when someone broke down in front of you? You're not alone, and it's not a personal failing. Discover why we hesitate in moments of emotional distress, and the simple, WHO-backed approach that helps you show up with confidence instead.

A landmark Ipsos study of 23,000 adults across 30 countries has confirmed what millions of people already knew: mental health is now the world's number one health concern. But awareness and action are not the same thing. We unpack the generational divide, the gender gap, and seven actions that cannot wait.

Man, What does it feel like to celebrate your dad? I imagine it must be a good feeling. Personally, I’ve never really had the chance...

Stigma around mental illness in Kenya is loosening, but cost, distance, and a shortage of professionals still keep millions from getting help. We look at what's changing, what's not, and why digital platforms like Convo E Therapy are becoming part of the answer.

Men are facing increasing pressure to succeed, provide, lead, and remain resilient in a rapidly changing world. Yet many continue to struggle in silence. This article explores the state of men's mental health in Africa, the barriers preventing men from seeking support, whether traditional therapy meets men's needs, and what communities, families, and organisations can do to create healthier environments where men can thrive.

Men carry a lot. The pressure to provide, to succeed, to look like they have it all figured out — one stone at a time, until the weight is unbearable. But here's what no one says enough: sometimes the strongest thing a man can do is stop pretending he's fine. A candid read on emotional release, men's mental health, and why talking changes everything.

Brain imaging research has identified seven distinct types of depression, and Type 7 is the one most people have never heard of. Characterised by a fog of anxiety, low mood, and scattered thinking, it is frequently mistaken for ADHD or standard depression. Convo Africa unpacks the science, the symptoms, and the path forward

Anxiety has risen by 158%. Depression by 131%. Across 204 countries and territories, every single mental disorder tracked by researchers showed an increase since 1990. These are not distant statistics — they live in our communities, our families, and our silences. At Convo Africa, we believe the first step toward healing is the conversation we're too afraid to start.

Professor George Njoroge grew up in a small village in Kiambu, raised by his herbalist grandmother with no obvious path to greatness. Today he holds over 100 US patents, a first for any African, has discovered drugs that saved thousands from Hepatitis C and progeria, and has just been awarded Sh446 million to crack oesophageal cancer: a disease killing 4,400 Kenyans every year with a 99.3% fatality rate. His story is not just about one man. It is proof that Africa's scientists, given the platform, can change the world, and a promise that someday, every cancer will have an answer.