Help for Post Partum Depression [Kenya]

Post Partum Depression:

Definition;

Any non-psychotic depressive illness occurring during the first postnatal year. (SOURCE:Guidelines-for-postnatal-care-to-mothers-and-newborns-2016)

People with depression may not recognize or admit that they are depressed.

PPD also increases the risk of undernutrition in children.

Paternal Depression also affects Men:Men — especially new fathers — experience postpartum depression.

Getting help is key in being able to overcome this. Only 15% of women affected get help.

Source: Stillamum.co.ke

Interacting with fellow parents can help put things in perspective and east the burded. Join the groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/1578500185806162 ).

Other Support:

Name of organization	Contact person & Role	Phone Number	Location
Amani Counselling Center	Lorna Tumbo Mercy Gacheri Damaris	0721 662121 0722 621456 0722 462076	Mbagathi way, Nairobi.
Chiromo Mental Health Hospital	Toll free line	0800 220 000 0750 927 232 0729 359 501	37 Muthangari Road, Lavington. Muthithi road, Westlands
Nairobi Chapel Grief Share Groups	Nelson Aseri	0710469311	Greenhouse, Adams off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
Niskize	Kendi Ashitiva Catherine Muriithi	+254 718 227 440	KMA Centre Upper hill Block F Apartment 1.1, Nairobi.
Befrienders Kenya (Suicide prevention and depression management)	–	0722 17 81 77	La Colline Gardens, Masaba road off Bunyala road, Upper hill.
Calmind Foundation		0790-040-456	Woodvale Groove 6th Floor

Source: Stillamum.co.ke