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What is Breast Cancer?

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, then form a malignant tumor that can invade the surrounding tissues. They can also spread to other parts of the body, usually through the lymph system to form a secondary (metastatic) tumor. Is breast cancer common in Kenya? Out of all cancers in Kenya, Breast Cancer leads in incidence with 5,985 new cases annually…

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Stress vs Anxiety

There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but what is the difference?

There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an external trigger. The trigger can be short-term, such as a work deadline or a fight with a loved one or long-term, such as being unable to work, discrimination, or chronic illness. People under stress experience mental and physical symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue,…

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GRIEF AND ANXIETY

Grief is a reaction to loss. It’s individual and intimate and may look different from person to person.

Grieving and anxiety may go hand in hand for some people, particularly during early stages of grief or from unresolved emotions. Grief is a reaction to loss. It’s individual and intimate and may look different from person to person. Anxiety is connected to thoughts of fear, and it’s a natural reaction to anticipating or facing a threat. Is it possible, then, to experience anxiety when…

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Anxiety in men: Fighting stereotypes

Anxiety in men: Fighting stereotypes

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide. While they tend to affect women more than men, men are still widely affected. Due to differing social and biological factors, men’s experiences of anxiety, from coping styles to treatment-seeking behaviors, differ from those of women. How is anxiety different for men? Image credit: Danil Nevsky/Stocksy. Anxiety…

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Coping Techniques and Mechanisms of Anxiety

An act of self-care is one that invests in your wellbeing and meets your needs, and can take the form of much more than what we’ve covered above. Each person is different, and it’s about understanding what you need as a unique individual.

This post was originally published on https://universitycompare.com/guides/students-managing-anxiety/ In our second part, we looked at Understanding Anxiety, in our final part we look at the coping techniques and mechanisms When we feel low or sad, we inevitably turn to coping mechanisms. It’s a natural response to stress or negative emotions, but they aren’t always productive. Young people…

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Understanding Anxiety

Once you know how to spot the triggers of anxiety, you can better understand how you’re feeling. This knowledge can allow you to take action when you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

This post was originally published on https://universitycompare.com/guides/students-managing-anxiety/ We looked at the introduction of a new environment that make us anxious. Understanding anxiety and what can trigger it allows us to prevent it from affecting our lives negatively. Let’s look at some common anxiety triggers and how you can react to them to better manage anxious…

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New School? Feeling of Anxiety?

Done with your KCPE/KCSE? Are you ready for the next stage, the new territory? This sudden shift in your life like leaving the comfort of home for the first time can be very challenging and triggering leading to feelings of anxiety.

This post was originally published on https://universitycompare.com/guides/students-managing-anxiety/ Done with your KCPE/KCSE? Are you ready for the next stage, the new territory? Secondary or University? This sudden shift in your life like leaving the comfort of home for the first time can be very challenging and triggering leading to feelings of anxiety. But just because anxiety at a…

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How to Talk to a Suicide Loss Survivor

How to Talk to a Suicide Loss Survivor

With the growing number of suicide cases in Kenya so is the survivors of suicide loss. As friends, family and even well wishers we find it uncomfortable talking to the survivors of suicide loss in this time of grief. We use statements that cause more harm than help in healing. So how do we show compassion? Attached is an article from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that helps navigate…

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Breast Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer Screening - The primary goal of screening is to increase detection of breast cancer in its early stages and hence improve prognosis and reduce mortality.

In African women, breast cancer incidence peaks between  the  ages  of  35  and  45  years, approximately 10 –15 years earlier than peak incidence for western countries outside of the western Africa region (Amir et al, 1994; Anyanwu, 2000; Hassan et al, 1992; Muguti, 1993, Amir et al, 1998, Ihekwaba, 1992). Overall,  breast  cancer  is  the  leading  cancer  in  Kenya  in  incidence  with …

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Myths and Misconceptions Around Covid-19 Vaccines and Vaccinations

Myths and Misconceptions Around Covid-19 Vaccines and Vaccinations

Social media has brought its pros and cons of the Covid 19 and Covid 19 vaccination. One of the pros is how Kenyans have used social media platforms to spread details of Covid-19 vaccine availability. Whether its Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, you will find information about medical facilities offering Covid19 vaccines, what you require before the going to the facility, what the…

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness - Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer in women in Kenya with more 50 percent of the cases presenting in women below the age of 50

Cancer is the 3rd leading cause of morbidity in Kenya and breast cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer. 80% of cancer patients are diagnosed with late-to-end stage disease. While the disease burden is very high, systemic challenges limit patient access to early diagnosis and treatments, such as, the lack of diagnostic capabilities, poor human capacity, infrastructure, and funding. Breast…

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Understanding Menstrual and Mental Health Relation: PMS, PMDD, PME

Understanding Menstrual and Mental Health Relation: PMS, PMDD, PME

To mark October 10, World Mental Health Day and October 11, International Day of the Girl , we look at the relation between menstrual health and mental health. The relationship between the two is often either neglected, or outright dismissed. Today we look at PMS, PMDD and the often not discussed PME. Bloating. Headaches. Cramps. We’re all familiar with the physical symptoms your period can…

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How to beat languish and learn to flourish instead

How to beat languish and learn to flourish instead

We have talked about languishing. Having assessed yourself and knowing where you lie, we look at how to get to the other side. So what is the other side of languishing. The other end of the spectrum is Flourishing. While finding new challenges, enjoyable experiences and meaningful work are all possible remedies to languishing, it’s hard to find flow when you can’t focus. Flourishing is…

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Feeling Meh? Dull? Going Through The Motions?

Feeling Meh? Dull? Going Through The Motions?....... There is a word for it.

Are you zombie-ing through the days and nights? At home, at work? You don’t feel depressed or feel sad but you cant help but feel blah. Days of the week dissolve into each other? Even basic communication such as texting and calls require much effort. There is a word for it…… LANGUISHING Languishing is a sense of stagnation and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling through your days, looking…

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Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems

Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems

Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships. Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free of depression, anxiety, or other…

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Managing Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Managing Your Mental Health During the Pandemic - Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH – LIST OF COVID-VACCINATION SITES AUGUST 2021 List-of-facilities-offering-COVID-19-vaccine-services-in-Kenya.Download Tips to manage your mental health From CDC and Healthline The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health…

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World Suicide Day : Grim Reality on Suicides in Kenya

World Suicide Day : Grim Reality on Suicides in Kenya

From the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan 2021 – 2025 and Kenya National Commission on Human Rights statement on Suicide: Currently, there is inadequate data and information on the prevalence of mental health, neurological, and substance use (MNS) in Kenya. However, it is estimated that up to 25% of outpatients and up to 40% of in-patients in health facilities suffer from mental conditions…