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Convo Africa is a Nairobi-based social enterprise dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations that drive societal change. Through its flagship publication, Convo Magazine, and various initiatives, Convo Africa addresses critical issues such as mental health, men’s wellness, youth, entrepreneurship, and community well-being.
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12 Early Signs of Stress and Burnout You Should Not Ignore

Burnout rarely arrives all at once, it builds quietly until a manageable job starts to feel impossible. Here are the 12 early signs worth catching, across exhaustion, cynicism and a shrinking sense of accomplishment, before it hardens into something rest alone can't fix.
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Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain? What You Need to Know

A tight, aching chest is one of the most frightening things anxiety can produce, mostly because the first thought is rarely "this is anxiety." Here's why it happens, how to tell it apart from a heart problem, and what actually helps in the moment.
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Signs of Depression: When Low Mood May Be More Than a Difficult Season

Everyone has rough weeks, but how do you tell a difficult season apart from something that needs attention? Here's what depression actually looks like, how it can differ across ages and genders, and when it's worth speaking to someone.
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Enrol in the PFA & Peer Support Course

Across this series, one idea kept returning: small, trained actions change outcomes. Now it's time to actually learn the skill. Here's everything you need to know before you enrol, who it's for, how long it takes, and what you'll walk away with.
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Do You Need to Be a Therapist to Help Someone in Distress?

"I'm not a therapist" is usually fear dressed up as humility. Here's the honest answer, what you can safely do for someone in distress, and where the line sits before you need to bring in a professional.
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6 Mistakes We Make Comforting Someone

We've all said "just be strong" or jumped straight to advice when someone was struggling. Here are six common, well-meaning mistakes, and the simple Psychological First Aid alternative to each one.
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What does Psychological First Aid actually look like in practice?

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.
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How Much Does Online Therapy Cost in Kenya?

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.
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