The taskforce will assess the prevailing mental health status in Kenya, the social determinants and other factors contributing to mental illnesses. It will also assess mental health systems including the legal and policy framework and report on the recommendations. “The taskforce will outline legal policy and administration reform proposals aimed at transforming mental health systems for improved quality of life,” reads the brief from the Ministry of Health headquarters. “To address the mental health in Nakuru, the county government must set aside funds for mental health since the facilities at Nakuru Level Five Hospital and Gilgil Mental Hospital are in pathetic states,” said Ms Gichuki. COUNSELLINGThe current set up at Nakuru Level Five and Gilgil Mental Hospital will not solve the mental problems, all mental cases are handled at the ward levels.

Source: Daily Nation January 02, 2020 20:37 UTC