12th Annual Virtual Conference
In our 12Th Annual Virtual Scientific Conference program,
we discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its
resulting economic recession on mental health.
Information & Support Center
The comprehensive information & Support Center will provide you with valuable health tips, up-to-date information about treatment techniques, and well-founded knowledge about medical conditions and treatments – and will put you in touch with clinics that you can really have confidence in.
Grab a copy of our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan
Strategic planning will be crucial for KPA in providing a sense of direction and in outlining measurable goals. A useful tool for guiding day-to-day decisions and also for evaluating progress and changing approaches when moving forward.
The Vision
To be a leading professional association in mental health globally.
The Mission
To promote leadership, mentorship and evidence-based service provision, capacity building, and research in mental health.
Core Values
KPA commits to abide, in letter and spirit, by a set of 7 distinct values that underpin the pursuit of its mission, and also reflect its broader approach to mental health:
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We celebrate the amazing work of Dr. Frank Njenga in creating mental health awareness in Kenya for the past 40 years.
Frank Njenga: ‘Over 40 years of healing the mind’
Dr Njenga has been in private practice as a full-time psychiatrist since 1983.
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The 12th Kenya Psychiatric Association annual scientific conference will be held virtually on 15th October 2020. There shall be presentations from around the world on the theme "Impact of Covid-19 on mental health". KARIBUNI. #MentalHealth254
"Another reason for the stigma is the lack of resources in the treatment of mental illness & we have to finance this" - Dr Frank Njenga
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We are LIVE for the reading of the report developed by the #MentalHealth Taskforce (@kenya_mental).
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Our latest work in the Mental Health Friendly Cities Framework as applied to the COVID-19 response and beyond was accepted for publication in the @CitiesxHealth journal.
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Supporting you during COVID-19
Our programs are free and help you to develop strategies and skills to manage your mental health, especially during difficult times. We have therapists available now to support you and help you to make the most out of your program.