How to cope this festive season as a recovering addict

How to cope this festive season as a recovering addict

Planning is key in the festive season This time of year can be very challenging for people in recovery from substance addictions. Celebrations centered on alcohol and Christmas traditions can be very problematic and triggering for people in recovery from alcohol addiction, from substance addiction. Have a routine. Routine is […]

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THE PROCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY

THE PROCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY

The most important thing to take into account when at the start of your journey to recovery from a mental illness or addiction, is that it takes time. Mental illnesses like depression, anxiety and substance abuse do not develop overnight and so it is natural to expect that the healing […]

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UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION

UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION

What do I need to know about addiction? Addiction involves craving for something intensely, loss of control over its use, and continuing involvement with it despite adverse consequences. Addiction changes the brain, first by subverting the way it registers pleasure and then by corrupting other normal drives such as learning […]

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OUR WOMEN`S MENTAL HEALTH. WHAT AFFECTS IT?

OUR WOMEN`S MENTAL HEALTH. WHAT AFFECTS IT?

There are a number of factors affecting women’s mental health. Some consist of,   Women are more likely to be the main care giver for their children than men, and may care for older or disabled relatives too. Women care givers are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than […]

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I HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS. HOW DO I COPE?

I HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS. HOW DO I COPE?

How to cope with a mental illness Living with mental illness is not easy. It’s a consistent problem without a clear solution. While treatments like medication and psychotherapy are incredibly helpful, sometimes people experiencing mental health conditions need to do more day-in and day-out to feel good or even just […]

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SIGNS TO SEEK AND START TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

SIGNS TO SEEK AND START TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The best way to  find out if you are an alcoholic or an addict is to reach out to a professional about your symptoms. Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol can be difficult to spot. Not every addict looks or behaves in a stereotypical way. Some addicts are so good at […]

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CAUSES OF MENTAL DISORDERS – REHABILITATION NAIROBI, KENYA

CAUSES OF MENTAL DISORDERS – REHABILITATION NAIROBI, KENYA

What are mental disorders? Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day.   What are some types of mental disorders? There are many […]

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HOW DO I  KNOW IF I’M AN ADDICT?- REHABILITATION IN NAIROBI KENYA

HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M AN ADDICT?- REHABILITATION IN NAIROBI KENYA

Addiction is a compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance. It is accepted as a mental illness in the diagnostic nomenclature and results in substantial health, social and economic problems. In the diagnostic nomenclature, addiction was originally included in the personality disorders along with other behaviors considered deviant. […]

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH- REHABILITATION IN KENYA

ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH- REHABILITATION IN KENYA

It is well-documented that human mental health emerges from a complex interplay between genetic, psychological, lifestyle, and other factors. In addition, people are also exposed to numerous environments.  These environmental exposures (e.g Green space, noise, air pollution, weather conditions, housing conditions) might trigger mental disorders or be protective factors, facilitating […]

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