LMS Settings
MENTAL HEALTH
Youth and Mental Health By the end of this course, learners will be able to: I. To define mental health ,mental illness and the mental health continuum II. List signs and symptoms of general mental ill health III. Outline common and less common mental illnesses among youth IV. Discuss the bio-psycho-social support model V. Demystify […]
Youth and Mental Health
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
I. To define mental health ,mental illness and the mental health continuum
II. List signs and symptoms of general mental ill health
III. Outline common and less common mental illnesses among youth
IV. Discuss the bio-psycho-social support model
V. Demystify and di-stigmatize mental health
VI. Gain an in-depth understanding of how mental health affects youth
Mental health is a key determinant of overall health. In the last few years, Kenyan society has witnessed unprecedented numbers of people and families adversely affected by poor mental health.
Mental health disorders are complex and can take many forms. The common mental illnesses in Kenya are depression and suicide, substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses.
Part 1: Suicide-In this session, learners will gain an in-depth insight into different types of suicide, signs to look out for, myths and facts that surround suicide, and the methods of managing a potential suicide victim.
Part 1: Vulnerable groups of young people-looked after teens-Teens enter care for all sorts of reasons but most enter as children because they have been abused or neglected.
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Part 1: Stress management techniques-in this session, participants will learn a variety of stress management techniques
