Afya Akili Mental Health Centre

25/06/2022

Mental health check up

09/05/2022

When can I suspect autism spectrum disorder in my child?
A parent/ caregiver should seek for professional help if their child exhibits the following signs as per developmental age.
• If a child doesn't respond with a smile or happy expression by 6 months
• If a child doesn't mimic sounds or facial expressions by 9 months
• If a child doesn't babble or coo by 12 months
• Lack of gesture by 14 months
• If a child doesn’t say single words (e.g dada, mama, papa etc) by 16 months
• Difficulty in engaging in pretense play by 18 months
• Difficulty in saying two-word phrases (e.g mama come etc) by 24 months of age
• If a child regresses in language/ completely loses language skills or social skills at any age

Read more herehttps://communitiesmentalwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Austism-Spectrum-Disorder-Bulletin10.pdf

04/01/2022

Founded in 2019, Communities Mental Wellness (CMW), was borne out of the need to promote mental well-being of the individuals, families, and communities through meaningful and targeted life course strategies in Kenya and beyond.

21/09/2021

Here are some of the ways you can help a child with anxiety.
For more information, be on the look-out for our next newsletter/bulletin.

12/08/2021

Am I depressed?

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to take the necessary steps towards recovery. It interferes with your daily life and causes pain to people and their loved ones.

Read more here...
https://communitiesmentalwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bulletin-9-Depression_210720.pdf

19/07/2021

Are you a parent or a caregiver? Do you drink alcohol? Did you know that parental alcohol use or alcohol abuse has severe consequences on your child's development?
Here is a snippet of our new newsletter on the impact of parental alcohol use or alcohol abuse on children's mental health.

Some parents use alcohol responsibly and give a stern warning to their children to never use alcohol. Other parents may be permissive and even offer a few sips to their children. Regardless of which point this is done, early-onset alcohol use is significantly associated with an increased likelihood of developing alcohol problems in adolescence and alcohol use disorders in adulthood.

Read more here:
http://www.healthymindsafrica.org/bulletins/08.Alcoholism_and_Mental_health_in_children_June_2021.pdf

23/06/2021

Effect of parental alcohol use on children's mental health..

Are you a parent or a caregiver? Do you drink alcohol? Did you know that parental alcohol use or alcohol abuse has severe consequences on your child's development?
Here is a snippet of our new newsletter on the impact of parental alcohol use or alcohol abuse on children's mental health.

Some parents use alcohol responsibly and give a stern warning to their children to never use alcohol. Other parents may be permissive and even offer a few sips to their children. Regardless of which point this is done, early-onset alcohol use is significantly associated with an increased likelihood of developing alcohol problems in adolescence and alcohol use disorders in adulthood.

Read more here:
http://www.healthymindsafrica.org/bulletins/08.Alcoholism_and_Mental_health_in_children_June_2021.pdf

19/05/2021

Is it just tantrums, or does your child need help?

18/02/2021

At Afya Akili Mental Health Center we provide you with a comprehensive mental health screening and offer evidence-based treatment.

Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
Book with us today

27/01/2021

Mental Illness in Adolescents: Nacho's Story

The adolescent stage is one of the most challenging developmental stages. During this stage, it is normal for teenagers to feel upset, confused, or angry. However, when these emotions cause concerns and mental problems such as psychosis (a phenomenon where one has impaired thoughts and emotions, delusions and hallucinations, and thus loses contact with the reality), it is important to seek professional assistance. Psychotic phenomena can occur to seemingly very healthy youngsters. However, some can be vulnerable due to potential underlying issues in their development and a psychosis can be triggered by prolonged stress. This story pictures a girl who experienced psychotic phenomena and was referred for mental health care.

Read more on the link below:

The adolescent stage is one of the most challenging developmental stages. During this stage, it is normal for teenagers to feel upset, confused, or angry. However, when these emotions cause concerns and mental problems such as psychosis (a phenomenon where one has impaired thoughts and emotions, del...

11/01/2021

We are excited to announce the launch of Afya Akili Mental Health Center in Malindi.
We provide a broad, comprehensive array of high quality, effective, and accessible mental health care services for all.
We also provide online psychotherapy services.

At Afya Akili Mental Health Center your mental health is our priority.

Remember: It’s fine to seek for professional help.
Tell a friend to tell a friend.

11/01/2021

11/01/2021