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24
May

Substance Use and the Exacerbation of Mental Health Disorders

Substance use and mental health disorders share a complex and deeply interconnected relationship. Psychoactive substances such as alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and sedatives can both worsen pre-existing psychiatric conditions and independently induce mood disorders or psychotic symptoms. In many cases, substance use masks underlying emotional distress initially, but over time contributes to significant psychological […]
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13
Apr

Autism: When Recognition is Not Yet Understanding

April arrives with a lot of awareness about autism. Schools post messages, organizations share awareness content, and timelines fill up with facts, stories, and personal reflections. On the surface, it looks like progress, and in many ways it is. More people now recognize Autism Spectrum Disorder than they did a decade ago. Parents are more […]
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30
Mar

Understanding Bipolar Disorder – Why Awareness Matters in Kenya

Every year on World Bipolar Day, mental health professionals, families, and individuals living with bipolar disorder come together with a shared purpose: to build understanding around a condition that continues to be widely misunderstood, and in many communities, invisible. Here in Kenya, bipolar disorder is too often mistaken for ordinary moodiness, a dramatic personality, or […]
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