Nurturing Minds: Kenya's Journey to Mental Health Wellness with John Kinyua

Welcome back to "Travel Therapy," the podcast that takes you on an insightful journey around the world, exploring mental health and wellness through the lens of different countries. Hosted by the author Stuart Katz, this episode delves into the heart of Kenya as Stuart engages in a profound conversation with John Kinyua, a dedicated mental health advocate and expert from the Shamiri Institute.

The episode examines progress in the field but goes beyond that too, addressing the deeply ingrained stigma that often surrounds mental health issues in Kenyan society. John Kinyua, with his extensive experience, shares the inspiring story of challenging these stigmas and the relentless commitment to expanding access to mental health services, ensuring that every individual has the support they need.

"Travel Therapy" remains your window into the diverse world of mental health and wellness. Join Stuart Katz and John Kinyua as they embark on a journey to understand Kenya's mental health landscape, and the challenges and triumphs in overcoming the barriers that individuals face when seeking help. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of advocacy dedication to mental health wellness in Kenya.

Find John and his work here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kinyua-98568a95

https://www.shamiri.institute/team/john-kinyua

And find Stuart and his work here:

https://stuartakatz.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartkatz/

And order his book right here:

https://stuartakatz.com/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Therapy-Around-Search-Happiness/dp/1946743666/

B&N:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/travel-therapy-stuart-katz/1143982433?ean=9781946743664