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TRANSFORMING MENTAL HEALTH IN KENYA

SDG 3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

PRESENTER: WENDY ODINDO

Outpatients

25%

Inpatients

40%

The Significance of Mental Health in Kenya

Significance

Mental health as a critical aspect of overall well-being, affecting social, economic, and personal development.

25% of outpatients and 40% of inpatients have a mental health diagnosis (WHO, 2018).

Stigma, misconceptions, and cultural barriers exacerbate the problem

Landscape

Mental Health Landscape in Kenya

1 in every 4 Kenyans suffers from a Mental Health Disorder

(Keya Mental Health Policy, 2015-2030)

Prevalence

Limited Resources

Kenya has approximately 100 psychiatrists for a population of 45 million (ratio 1:450,000)

Limited Resources

In Kenya, only 0.05% of the National Health budget goes to mental health, mainly to support operational costs for psychiatric hospitals or units.

The overall national health budget does not differentiate mental illness from non-communicable or communicable diseases.

Inadequate Funding

Global Best Practices and Solutions

Community-based mental health services

Integrating mental health into primary healthcare

Promoting mental health awareness and education:

Investing in mental health research and innovation

Global Best Practices & Solutions

Key Points and Recommendations for Kenya

Foster collaboration between the government, NGOs, international organizations, and local communities

Increase funding and allocation of resources for mental health services

Implement the Kenya Mental Health Policy (2015-2030) effectively, with measurable outcomes

Develop and enhance mental health infrastructure, including telepsychiatry and digital solutions

Kenya

CTA

Call to Action

Action

Urge and Request UN and partners to commit to help implementing innovative and sustainable mental health solutions in Kenya, in alignment with SDG 3.

To achieve sustainable development in Kenya, the United Nations can boost mental health prioritization by supporting the implementation of comprehensive policies, increasing funding, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders.

References

https://ijmhs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13033-018-0234-y

World Health Organization. Mental Health Gap Action Programme: MhGAP intervention guide for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings: Version 1.0,” World Health Organization, 2010. http://www.mhinnovation.net/resources/mental-health-gap-action-programme-mhgap.

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