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Basic Needs Kenya

@BasicNeedsKE

Advocating for the basic needs and basic rights of people with mental illness in Kenya

 Nairobi, Kenya
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Joined July 2010
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Yu shd make sure to read and comment on this article and get inspired! http://bit.ly/auOl9S
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One in four patients visiting a health service has at least one mental, neurological or behavioural disorder (WHO Dept. of mental health)
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Mental Illness (Def) : state of abnormal behaviours or mental disorders characterized by inappropriate feelings about self and others.
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#DidYouKnow Excessive intake of alcohol and drugs which interferes with one's health family and society could be a symptom of mental illness
BasicNeeds UK in Kenya is proud to have Anthony Mwangi (@AntoNeoSoul) and Sitawa Wafula (@Sweetawa) as Ambassadors in mental health advocacy
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>>And to be addressed and reffered to in a manner that is not demeaning;
According to the proposed constitution, perons with disabilites (as below) are entitles to be treated with dignity and respect>>
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According to the proposed constitution, “disability” includes any physical, sensory, MENTAL, psychological or other impairment, condition >>
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The Stigma Of Mental Illness. New post at http://basicneedskenya.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/the-stigma-of-mental-illness/
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According to the WHO Mental Health Atlas, the government of Kenya spends ONLY about 0.01% of it's health budget on mental health.
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What is mental illness? Basic Needs Kenya Blogpost: http://basicneedskenya.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/what-is-mental-illness/
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Basic Needs UK in Kenya is bringing mental health advocacy to social media. Visit our blog http://basicneedskenya.wordpress.com
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