Difu Simo

06/05/2023

The team behind the amazing is back - and offering you the chance to take part in their new film! This time they’re asking you to share your mental health journey. What do you do to cope? What are the daily rituals that help you? Maybe by sharing your experience, you can help someone else. Maybe together we can create a rallying cry for a future where everyone feels supported, heard, and less isolated… ihopethishelpsfilm.com

11/04/2023

Check out the latest newsletter which featured the latest mental health innovations around the world, including Simo

Ministry of Health - KENYA

The innovation addressed stigma against people with mental, neurological and substance use disorders coastal Kenya. The goal of the innovation is to reduce stigma against mental and neurological disorders to enable people with these disorders to seek care and ultimately improve their health and qual...

30/03/2023

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Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Treatment is usually lifelong and may involve a combination of medications and psychotherapy.

29/03/2023

If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your physical health.
It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.

26/03/2023

Today at St. Thomas Church kilifi, Kenya we hosted students from tertiary institution, , for an session during the Epilepsy 🟣

We have been having sensitization sessions targeting students in the past events.
During today's session, the students had a chance to share their experiences on and they also had a chance to learn more on Epilepsy from the experts from the project.

As we concluded the session, having learnt something new on , we had a cake cutting session to celebrate the milestones being made by different stakeholders around the globe to associated with Epilepsy.

We appreciate each and every person and partner who made today's 🟣 a success.

Collectively we can create an Epilepsy Stigma free society.

KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa Novartis Kilifi Department of Health and Sanitation Services

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26/03/2023

Purple Day 🟣 is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide.

On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of awareness.

We will be marking the day at St Thomas Church Kilifi Kenya as from 2pm.

22/03/2023

We are hosting 3 students from the KEMRI School Leavers' Attachment Scheme (SLAS).
The aim of the SLAS is to expose them to research and hopefully motivate them to consider it as a career in the future.
We will be taking them through the project and awareness activities.

13/02/2023

When children grow with correct knowledge, they are able to make sound decisions all along their lives.

That was one of the purpose of reaching out to the children of St Thomas Primary Kilifi and impact them with epilepsy facts even as we marked .

13/02/2023

Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races and ages.

However, it is a treatable condition whereby upto 70% of people with epilepsy could become seizure free if properly diagnosed and treated.

13/02/2023

Have you ever heard of the Myth that you should put something in a person's mouth because they can swallow their tongue during a seizure?

Well, the fact is that it's physically impossible to swallow your tongue.

You should never force something into the mouth of someone having a seizure or try to hold their tongue.

You could damage teeth, puncture gums, obstruct someone's airway, and even break their jaw, as well as injure yourself in the process.

13/02/2023

Epilepsy stigma can significantly delay diagnosis and treatment as some people are reluctant to seek medical help because of fear of discrimination.

Early diagnosis and management of Epilepsy will lead to a person living a more productive life.

13/02/2023

At St Thomas primary, kilifi Kenya as we were launching the "Early Intervention Programme to reduce stigma among children" we had a very interactive session.

The children were interested to learn on various aspects on Epilepsy.

Some of the questions they asked include:
• Is Epilepsy Communicable?
• What can we do to prevent Epilepsy
• Can patients with Epilepsy be taken to the pastor
• Can they be taken to the traditional healers
• Many others

Our team on the ground handled the questions comprehensively.Do you have questions on Epilepsy?

Leave it here and we will get back to you.