Shamiri Model: Young People for Young People

Shamiri Institute is redefining mental health in Kenya and across Africa.
Mental health problems are a significant public health challenge: they account for half of
the global burden of disease among youth. In Kenya, and similar countries, 1 in 2
adolescents report mental health problems but cannot get help because of stigma,
limited treatment, and a lack of experts.
For young people facing mental health problems we have developed and are
disseminating, accessible, stigma-free, evidence-based interventions to improve
wellness, social support, and academic grades.
1.4.

[@arungachristopher4571]

Shamiri is doing some excellent work out here. This is the future of mental health in our country.