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Suicide rates are a growing problem. However, the good news is that it's 100% preventable. With nearly 1 million people per year dying by suicide, we need to discuss how best to identify and care for those in distress. In this episode, we talk about myths surrounding mental illness and misconceptions about suicidal ideation. Make sure to stick around for the full thing and share with a friend!

We're so excited that governments all over the world are taking initiative–most recently Kenya launched  the Suicide Prevention Strategy which will provide a framework of interventions to reduce suicide mortality in the country. 

Additionally, we'd like to applaud The Josiah Gathura Foundation for the amazing work they do to move the needle towards reducing deaths by suicide. Here is a link for more information: http://jgkmfoundation.org/ 

After discussing the myths and causes of depression, this week we'll conclude by talking about the different symptoms of depression and provide some steps for avoiding it. This episode will help you understand what depression looks like and provide ways to get help for those who need it.

We also share practical steps that we all can follow to reduce the risk for developing depression; I hope these insights will serve as tools for building community understanding around mental illness and practicing greater compassion for those struggling with it.

Remember to share with a friend. 

In this episode, we will be discussing myths and the real causes of depression. Depression is one of the most talked about mental disorders but how much do you really know about it? Join us for an enlightening discussion!

Whether you're looking for a new perspective or someone to understand what's on your mind, we've got you covered 👊🏽

At the end of this series, our hope is for you to feel more informed on this matter – but also grow in your empathy towards others who may suffer from these debilitating conditions.

Here is a continuation of the last episode. After debunking the myths, we dive into a conversation about the causes of mental illness. Our hope is to raise awareness on matters  around this topic and hopefully, we'll be a generation that is better informed and more compassionate to those fighting with any mental health issue. 

We also share free toll numbers that you can call for assistance. 

This episode is short & sweet. Listen and remember to share with a friend.

Mental Health has been a hot-button issue lately, yet many of us don't fully understand what it entails. It's a subject that prompts many different emotions from most people—particularly in Africa. In this episode, we discussed some of the common myths surrounding mental illness. Our hope is that this conversation will ignite understanding around this topic so that with new knowledge, we can be more compassionate towards those around us fighting mental illness.

Remember, there can be no health without mental health!

Join us for the discussion on Mental Health; share with your friends and let us know what you think about it!

Email: therapyoutik@gmail.com

George (aka Bem) joined us on this episode as we wrapped up the conversation on mindfulness. Hearing his perspective was really insightful. He even taught us a new grounding technique that we can easily put into practice and had everyone laughing out loud with his dad jokes.

Imagine how different your life could be if you decided to focus more purposefully on what's going on around you instead of always rushing through everything, never feeling satisfied at the end of it all? This is what we explore on this week's episode so make sure to stick around for the full thing and share with a friend!

A Human Being vs. A Human Doing.

Life is now in session, are you here? 

We often get caught up in doing and forgetting to live our own lives—to take time to smell the roses while they're blooming. This episode will make you remember how beautiful life can be when we pay attention to it instead of letting it pass us by unnoticed. 

Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think about it! And remember to share it with a friend.

It was such a joy to host this dynamic trio – Harry, Ken and Mejja for our 10th episode. They shared their thoughts on everything from feelings, thoughts, adulting  and everything else in between.  It was so refreshing to hear how they viewed different aspects of life that we all face. Besides insisting on the idea that hunger is an emotion, 😀 they dropped great nuggets of wisdom: Here are a few highlights: 

"The cure for adulthood is playing." Harry

"People who you can call your tribe make being an adult easy." Ken

Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think about it! And remember to share it with a friend.

Deep and hilarious! Here is another episode where we explore the concept of safe spaces from a man's perspective. Jeff & Mwende had an engrossing chat – you'll laugh, learn, and be challenged. As a guy, Jeff will help you put words into some of the things you've gone through; while as a woman, he guides us on how to understand men. In either case, this episode gives us all ways in which we can be more empathetic toward people around us. Listen, share with a friend who needs it and let us know what you think about this episode.

This episode may seem out of the norm, but we hope it will offer something refreshingly different. Mwende sat down with three teenagers who opened up about what safe spaces meant to them in light of their own experiences… As you listen, keep in mind how your teenage years may have influenced your perspective on safe spaces–we would love to hear from you!