Convo Africa Health Programme

Healthcare starts with understanding.

Doctor's Bench connects trusted health information, community action, professional care and digital health tools for patients, families and healthcare workers across Africa.

Clinically reviewed knowledgeCommunity-led health programmesDigital tools for professionals
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Knowledge hubsScreening & guidesCommunity impactHealing is PossibleJoin e-TherapyEHR platformPatient resources
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What brings you to Doctor's Bench?

Mental Health Knowledge Centre

Understand what you are experiencing. Know what to do next.

Evidence-based, locally relevant mental-health information for Kenya and Africa, connected to screenings, practical tools and professional support.

Knowledge hub

Depression

Recognise symptoms, understand treatment and support recovery safely.

Knowledge hub

Trauma & PTSD

Understand trauma responses, recovery and when to seek professional support.

Knowledge hub

Burnout

Recognise chronic exhaustion and rebuild sustainable routines.

Knowledge hub

Grief & Loss

Practical support for loss, adjustment and helping someone who is grieving.

Screening & practical tools

A clearer starting point.

Screenings do not diagnose. They help people understand symptom severity and decide whether professional support may be useful.

GAD-7 Anxiety Screening

A private two-minute anxiety symptom screener.

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PHQ-9 Depression Screening

A self-administered depression symptom screener.

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ADHD Self-Screening

A structured starting point before full assessment.

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Resource Library

Trackers, planners, safety tools and family guides.

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Community in action

Health information matters most when it reaches real communities.

Our campaigns bring young people, families, schools, health workers, faith communities and local leaders into one conversation about prevention, support and recovery.

Students and community members joining a mental health awareness walk in Kenya

Communities walking together

Public awareness creates language for what people are experiencing and makes it easier to ask for support early.

Community health gathering involving students, volunteers and local partners

Schools and young people

Practical conversations where young people already learn and gather.

Young people holding mental health awareness messages

Local voices reducing stigma

Messages shaped by lived realities, not imported campaigns.

Healing is Possible

Turning awareness into community action.

Healing is Possible is Doctor's Bench's community mental-health initiative, combining education, free clinics, referral pathways, youth engagement and sustained follow-up.

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Community education

Train leaders, families and local groups to recognise distress and challenge stigma.

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Access to care

Connect people to counselling, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

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Recovery and reintegration

Support individuals and families beyond the first intervention.

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Young people, community volunteers and local partners during a mental health campaign
One connected ecosystem

Knowledge, care, community and technology.

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Knowledge Centre

Condition hubs, screening tools and practical guides.

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Convo E-Therapy

Private online therapy and a professional directory for qualified practitioners and care centres.

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Healing is Possible

Community mobilisation, education, clinics and recovery support.

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Doctor's Bench EHR

Clinical records, assessments, notes, care plans and billing.

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Patient Resources

Guides for patients, caregivers and families.

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Convo Academy

Practical health and mental-health PFA training.

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Join Convo e-Therapy

Bring your practice online. Be easier to find.

Convo e-Therapy is our public therapist and mental-health service directory. Qualified professionals and care centres can create a verified profile, become easier to discover, receive enquiries and allow clients to book directly from their listing.

Who can be listed

Psychiatrists
Clinical Psychologists
Counselling Psychologists
Counsellors
Psychotherapists
Mental Health Clinics
Wellness Centres

Eligibility: individual practitioners must hold a recognised diploma-level mental-health qualification or higher, together with any professional registration required for their scope of practice. Listings are limited to the professional and facility categories shown above.

Doctor's Bench EHR · Secure clinical workspace
ClientPatient record
Care teamAssigned clinician
AssessmentsScores & progress
Follow-upCare plan active
DocumentationSOAP notes, treatment plans and Smart Notes
For healthcare professionals

A clinical system designed for how care actually happens.

Manage records, assessments, notes, care plans, billing and follow-up in one secure workspace.

  • Secure patient records and treatment plans
  • Clinical notes, assessments and assignments
  • Booking, billing and wallet payments
  • AI-assisted documentation and summaries
  • Accessible across devices
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Patient & caregiver resources

Clear information for difficult health journeys.

Our resources help patients and families understand what to expect, prepare questions and support recovery.

  • The Surgery Guide Book
  • Mental-health condition guides
  • Family and caregiver support tools
  • Safety and recovery planning resources
  • Screenings and symptom trackers
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The Surgery Guide Book by Doctor's Bench

Start with knowledge. Continue with the right support.