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BONGA: speak to a professional counsellor anonymously.

Bonga hopes to de-stigmatize mental health disorders and stir up conversations that help offer some reprieve for those who need it.

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Bonga hopes to de-stigmatize mental health disorders and stir up conversations that help offer some reprieve for those who need it.

Bonga is a Capital Group initiative purposed to help people open up and be more honest about their mental well-being. According to reports The World Health Organization (WHO) Annual Report (2017), ranks Kenya as sixth among African countries with highest rates of depression (at 1.9 million cases). Interestingly, the Ministry of Health reveals that it is hard to extract clear records of the number of people affected by the different forms of depression (in Kenya) because many people do not seek help and simply conceal their condition2.

The platform is a safe space where users can share their feelings anonymously without fear of judgement and empathize with others going through stress and mental conditions like depression, anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder.

The platform is not a final solution, and when possible, we urge users to seek professional counselling. Since inception, the platform targets users who need a place to vent or express themselves. Often users share the matters that trouble them most, big or small with issues ranging from familial relationships, workplace scenarios and other personal struggles being shared.

How to access Bonga

Bonga is free to use and is easily accessible via the web. There is no limit to the number of times one can access the site to share their feelings. Also, worth noting is the fact that the site also offers licensed mental health practitioners the ability to offer help to those who need it.

The Capital FM initiative integrates various partners, volunteers and professionals to provide a way to have them respond directly to comments posted on Bonga. To register, counsellors and psychologists are encouraged to sign up here to be part of the team of professionals offering their services at no charge, offering a helping hand to those battling with their mental health.

Bonga hopes to de-stigmatize mental health disorders and stir up conversations that help offer some reprieve for those who need it.

 

Written by

Kelvin Mokaya


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