IF YOU DON'T MIND ME SAYING
Schedule
Tue May 30 2023 at 09:00 am to Wed May 31 2023 at 05:00 pm
Location
Tamarind Nairobi | Nairobi, NA
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Pitstop Forum Summit 2023: If You Don’t Mind Me Saying, This World Is Possible!Background:
Mental illness is taboo and stigmatized
People have to hide their condition due to fear of judgment and ostracism
A world where mental health is normalized, and support and treatment are accessible is possible
Mental illness affects individuals, families, the workspace, and the economy
Mental afflictions are equally distributed in the country, transcending status, gender, and politics
Wide-ranging transformation towards mental health for all is urgent
What to Expect:
Two-day Summit in May 2023 hosted by Pitstop Forum
Amazing lineup of speakers, storytellers, thought leaders, mental health advocates, and champions
Show how mental health shows up every day and provide everyday solutions on how to cope, heal, and deal
Deep dive on the impact, effects, and consequences of post-pandemic mental health on individuals, families, relationships, economy, and the marketplace
Real talk/candid conversations with men and women on the mental health effects on gender - social, economic, and gender inequalities
Coping mechanisms/tools for toxic work environments, grief, loss, burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, individual and collective trauma, etc.
Navigating the new you - life post-pandemic, new work-life balance, making sense of your new normal, etc.
Raising awareness on how mental health impacts/affects the different generations through curated intergenerational dialogue sessions, roundtable conversations, storytelling, and lived experiences
Discovering how to create work cultures that are accessible, safe, inclusive, and healthy.
Mental Health Statistics:
Four in ten people suffer from mental health globally
Nearly a billion people around the world live with a diagnosable mental disorder
Lack of services and support, capacity, affordability, and stigma prevent many from accessing effective care
Different cultural beliefs and languages impact how people seek help and recognize mental health issues
Mental illness accounts for 13% of the disease burden in Kenya
Mental health affects one in four people in Kenya, leading to physical health problems, reduced happiness, and even suicide
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis for mental health, fueling short and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions
The rise in anxiety and depressive disorders is estimated to be more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic.
Mental health services have been severely disrupted, and the treatment gap for mental health conditions has widened.
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Where is it happening?
Tamarind Nairobi, Karen Road,Nairobi, KenyaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
