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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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Navigating Emotions: A Path to Emotional Awareness and Well-being

Emotions play a crucial role in shaping our interactions with ourselves and others. However, managing emotions can be challenging, especially without the right tools. This article explores personal experiences with emotional pain, the importance of emotional awareness, and practical strategies for emotional regulation through mindfulness and cognitive approaches.

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Brian Opidi: Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Success in Football

Hailing from the vibrant streets of Mukuru kwa Njenga, Brian Opidi's journey in football is a testament to resilience and raw talent. From humble beginnings with oversized boots to captaining his high school team, Opidi's passion for the game has driven him to overcome numerous challenges.

Beyond the Mirror: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body image is a person's assessment of their attractiveness and attraction. This multidimensional term includes behavioural, cognitive, emotional, and perceptual elements. Behaviourally, it refers...

Signs of Unresolved Trauma: How Trauma Can Affect Daily Life.

Some people expect trauma to announce itself clearly, but more often it's quieter: a persistent unease, relationships that feel harder to trust, a body that never quite relaxes. Here's how unresolved trauma tends to show up, why symptoms can surface years later, and where to find support.

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

Deciding to look for help with depression is often the hardest part. Once you've reached that decision, the practical questions start: how does this actually work, what happens in a session, is it really confidential, can I afford it? Here's what to expect, step by step, from booking to your first session.

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

Maybe we don't actually love the crowd as much as we think we do. Maybe we just love what it does for us, keeps us busy, keeps the silence at bay. This is about what happens in the quiet, and what it actually means to become your own company, not your only company.

Alcohol Dependence or Social Drinking? Understanding the Difference

Almost everyone who drinks socially has, at some point, wondered whether their relationship with alcohol still counts as "social." The line isn't about how often you drink, it's about whether you're still in control of it. Here's what actually separates the two, why weekend-only drinking can still be dependence, and where to find confidential support, wherever you're based.

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.

Why Is It So Hard for Men to Call Out Other Men?

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What is Prolonged Grief Disorder?

Most grief softens with time, gradually, even while resurfacing at anniversaries. For some people, though, the intensity never eases. Here's what prolonged grief disorder actually involves, why the six-month mark matters, and how culture and community context shape what counts as "normal" mourning.

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.