#UnderstandingAddiction Forum Recap

On the 13th of July, a Friday evening after a long day of schooling, working, and hustling, converged at the American Spaces, the Bazaar where a good number of people with an urge to learn.

Hosted by Miss Tabitha Mwai, the day's session of Decent Conversations was on Understanding Addiction.

Understanding Addiction And What It Is Like To Be Addicted

One can define addiction as, occupying oneself with or involving oneself in something habitually or compulsively. 

Addiction is a chronic disease of the brain. It comes in different forms. Addicts are moral agents, in the community, with biology working against their spiritual goals.

Decent Conversations Wellbeing Forum #UnderstandingAddiction

In June Decent Conversations participated in different activities to sensitize the public on the dangers of drugs and substance abuse. 

Through the engagements, there was a general concern that young people are having multiple addictions as a result of the modern lifestyle. This is also a conversation that came up during our May forum on #MentalHealth.

From Lunga Lunga Slums Nairobi to United States of America; A Tale of Isaac Maweu

Isaac speaking during a Decent Conversation Forum on #Hemotions

This is my story. It may not be the first one or the best but it inspires me and all who hear it. If I have made it, you too can make it. Yes, anyone can make it, provided you keep going. Life may knock you down but get up and keep going.

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.