Afya Akili Mental Health Centre

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.

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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.
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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.

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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...