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Psychological First Aid in the Workplace: How to Support a Colleague in Distress

When a colleague is seriously distressed, knowing what to say and what not to do matters. Learn how Psychological First Aid can help Kenyan workplaces respond with compassion, boundaries and clear pathways to professional support.

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Psychological First Aid in the Workplace: How to Support a Colleague in Distress

When a colleague is seriously distressed, knowing what to say and what not to do matters. Learn how Psychological First Aid can help Kenyan workplaces respond with compassion, boundaries and clear pathways to professional support.

Online Therapy for Depression in Kenya: What to Expect

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Psychological First Aid for Teachers & Schools in Kenya

Teachers are often among the first adults to notice when a learner is struggling. Learn how Psychological First Aid can help schools recognise distress, respond safely and connect students with appropriate support.

The Art of Enjoying Your Own Company

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Alcohol Dependence or Social Drinking? Understanding the Difference

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The Mental Health Gap in Kenya: Why Communities Must Be Part of the Response

Kenya's mental health treatment gap cannot be addressed by professionals alone. Explore how informed communities, Psychological First Aid, primary care, referral pathways and professional services can work together to bring support closer to people.

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What is Prolonged Grief Disorder?

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Why Psychological First Aid Matters: 7 Benefits for Everyday Life

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Psychological First Aid: The Everyday Life Skill We Cannot Afford to Ignore

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is one of the most valuable life skills anyone can learn. Discover the WHO Look, Listen, Link approach, understand how PFA differs from therapy and Mental Health First Aid, and learn how these practical skills help families, workplaces, schools and communities respond to emotional distress with confidence and compassion.

The People We Keep Meeting: Healing From Emotional Abuse

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What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder? Signs and When to Seek Help

Most grief softens with time, not in a straight line, but gradually, enough that life starts to feel liveable again. For some people, though, the intensity doesn't ease. Months pass, then longer, and the loss still feels as raw and consuming as it did in the first weeks. When grief gets stuck like this, it has a name, and it's not a personal failing.