Tag: Mental health
Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on the Devolved Health Function and Mental Health Staffing Gap in Nairobi County, Kenya

Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on the Devolved Health Function and Mental Health Staffing Gap in Nairobi County, Kenya

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PaulPeter M. Makokha, Mary Mutisya and Thomas G. OnsarigoThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaEmail: paulpetermakokha@yahoo.com Abstract: This research was undertaken to explore healthcare workers’ perspectives on the role of the devolved health function in ameliorating mental health staffing gap in Nairobi County, Kenya. It was anchored on two theories: the decentralization theory and the structural…

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Crisis Intervention Skills on the Biopsychosocial Wellness of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda

Crisis Intervention Skills on the Biopsychosocial Wellness of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda

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Christine Beepath Namazzi, Frank Pio Kiyingi & Andrew P. YigaNkumba University, UgandaEmail: cnamazzi@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of crisis intervention skills on the biopsychosocial wellness of students in selected secondary schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda. Guided by Self-Determination Theory and the Biopsychosocial Approach, the study adopted a cross-sectional survey design using…

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Relationship between Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Relationship between Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

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Monica Anne Achieng Oyoo, John Odwar Agak & Quinter MigundeDepartment of Educational Psychology, Maseno University, Kenya.Email: linioyoo@gmail.com Abstract: Reports by World Health Organization indicate that 25% of Kenyans suffer from mental health problems. The most common of these are depression and anxiety with preval9-2ence rates of 28.1% and 38% respectively among students in secondary schools…

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Moderation Effect of Mental Health Resources on Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Moderation Effect of Mental Health Resources on Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

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Monica Anne Achieng Oyoo, John Odwar Agak & Quinter MigundeDepartment of Educational Psychology, Maseno University, Kenya.Email: linioyoo@gmail.com Abstract: Studies have shown that availability of mental health resources could moderate the relationship between mental health literacy and mental well-being. Appropriate help-seeking attitudes towards mental health is also a contributing factor to mental well-being. Reports also indicate…

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