Is mental health pushing Kenyan youths to drugs?

This week, we are still staying in Murang’a county. Today, we talk to Joseph Mbai County Executive Committee member in charge of Health Murang’a County. He ascertains that three people are dying every week due to substance abuse. Why?

Is culture – a panacea to the high mental health treatment gap? 

Why are the youth and young adults are making about 70 percent of the population engaging in drug and substance abuse? What are some of the county’s challenges dealing with rising mental health and substance abuse cases?

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