What Nobody Tells You About Menstrual Health (#NomoreLimits)

Courtesy: Health24.com

Yesterday was Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day). This is a global platform that brings together non-profits, government agencies, the private sector, the media,  and individuals to promote Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM).

MH Day raises awareness of the challenges women and girls worldwide face due to their menstruation and highlights solutions that address these challenges, including through media work. 

Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder With Franciscah Nzanga

During the Decent Conversations Mental Health Forum held on 11th May 2018 one of the topics discussed was on perinatal mood and anxiety disorder commonly known as baby blues. 

The presentation was done by Franciscah Nzanga, Founder and Managing Director - of Mama Mzazi Mommy & Me.

Let Me Be

 If I seat alone in a corner,

Let me be.

If I don’t want to talk,

Let me be.

If I’m confused,

Let me be.

If I’m anxious,

Let me be.

If I’m moody,

Let me be.

If I’m angry,

Let me be.  

Decent Conversations Mental Health Workshop on Friday 11th May 2018

Sustainable Development goal number three aims to ensure; healthy lives and promote the well-being of all at all ages. SDG-3 also acknowledges the need for more efforts in addressing the different emerging health issues such is the case; mental health issues that are fast becoming a scourge. 

Closer home, Kenya has been ranked sixth with the highest number of depression cases among African countries by a World Health Organization report released in 2017.

Nobody Owes You Anything

Courtesy: theprayingwoman.com

Every day I feel amazed by the life lessons I learn whether intentionally or through experience. One of the lessons I have found so liberating is knowing that Nobody owes me anything. Sound harsh but it is true. You might find yourself walking tall every day and feeling entitled to some privileges and favors. This is the best root of disappointment and devastation.

A Friend in Need Vs A Friend When in Need

Courtesy: Times of India

I have been thinking about this popular saying, "A friend in need is a friend in deed". Sure there is no greater moment to appreciate friendship than when you are in your lowest moment. I mean, someone who stands with you during adversity can stand by you at all times. But surely, does it mean adversity is the real measure of friendship? What happens when your friend is not available in your hour of need?