Whenever I introduce myself as a literature student or mention that reading is my hobby, people marvel or ask if I may recommend a book. My favourite question is, “What was the last book you read (Normally, I read three books at a go; one self-help, one romantic fiction, and what I like to call “heavy fiction,” primarily books on slavery, mental health, and the LGBTQ+). Answering these questions is more challenging than it looks, at least not to me. Anyway, do you want to ‘start your reading culture’? Worry no more because you know what? I’ve got you covered!…
Author: Gladys Njamiu
Gladys Njamiu
Gladys Njamiu writes on mental health, books and films. Holds a bachelor’s Degree in English and Literature from Machakos University. She is a poet and cat lover.
Mental health matters have been making the rounds over the past few years. A lot of us are now aware of what ailments such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety is. My favourite part is how we have embraced talking about mental health, campaigns, seminars, podcasts, and the cherry psychiatrists, therapists, and counsellors using social media to educate and share tips for survival. But first, let us identify common mental health issues in Kenya. The World Health Organization’s 2017 report on the world mental health situation ranked Kenya fifth among the African countries with the highest number of depression cases. In addition,…