CategoriesBlog Mental HealthSeeking Help Is Not a Crime, It’s Courage In January 2025, Kenya decriminalized attempted suicide, a historic move that replaced punishment with compassion. As a new member of the Africa Suicide Prevention Association (ASPA), St. Martin Catholic Social Apostolate (CSA) continues to champion mental health awareness, dignity, and support for those in distress. A Landmark […]
CategoriesBlog Mental HealthEvery year on June 26, the world marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) to raise awareness about the global impact of drug use and the importance of prevention. The Origins of IDADA The United Nations General Assembly established June 26 as IDADA in 1987 (resolution 42/112) to strengthen global cooperation […]
CategoriesBlog Mental HealthA Call to Action During the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) 2025 On June 26, the world will once again observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA). This year’s theme: “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention. Break the cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime” This is both A Declaration and […]
CategoriesBlog Mental HealthWhy Men’s Mental Health Matters Every June, we observe Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the often-silent struggles that men face in their emotional and psychological well-being. In the Saint Martin Mental Health Programme, we have seen firsthand the toll unaddressed emotional pain takes on men in our communities. […]
CategoriesBlog Mental Health286 Teachers, 1 Mission – Transforming How Kenya’s Schools Handle Drug Prevention A guidance and counseling teacher at a secondary school in Nyandarua County had just finished the training session on the Promoting Alternative Approaches to Drug Education. For the first time in her career, she felt hopeful about reaching students struggling with substance use. […]
CategoriesBlog Mental HealthQuick Takeaways: Early screen exposure can disrupt attention spans and emotional growth. Fast, flashy content CoComelon rewires young brains for instant gratification. You can rebuild focus, but it takes intention and practice. Practical, science-backed tips inside. It starts with something seemingly innocent: a wide-eyed toddler entranced by the bouncing colors and catchy tunes of CoComelon […]
CategoriesBlog Mental HealthAre You a People-Pleaser? Here’s Why It’s Hurting Your Mental Health You think you’re just being nice. Helpful. Accommodating. But that constant need to make everyone happy? It’s not the virtue we often think it is, it’s actually a psychological trap that silently chips away at your wellbeing, your financial security, and your happiness. Sound […]
Michael (Not his real name) was one of the 20 recoverees of the first cohort of 2024 intensive outpatient programme. Michael started taking drugs in high school, a trend that he continued with until he was enrolled in a vocational training centre in Narok. Michael would later drop out of school as he had used […]
