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Today, Sherry Kochiyo, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at CEJAD, reflects on the important role religion plays in Kenya in reinforcing the deeply rooted stigma, silence, and cultural expectations surrounding how suicide is experienced and understood.

This the final part of a five-part blog series: Breaking the Silence – Reflections on Stigma, Grief, and Suicide in Kenya which concludes on World Mental Health Day.  Read the full series introduction here.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

Today, Mwikali Mwanzia, Project Officer at CEJAD, reflects on the shame and stigma surrounding suicide in Kenya and shares her insights into the role of family and social media have in suicide and gaps within Kenya’s health care system.

This the fourth part of a five-part blog series: Breaking the Silence – Reflections on Stigma, Grief, and Suicide in Kenya.  Read the full series introduction here.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

Today, Lynette Ouya, Project Officer with CEJAD shares her reflections about how suicide impacts genders differently and issues around stigma, shame and grief.

This the third part of a five-part blog series: Breaking the Silence – Reflections on Stigma, Grief, and Suicide in Kenya.  Read the full series introduction here.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

Today, Candy Margaret Vizengwa from CEJAD’s communications team, shares her personal insights on how storytelling can powerfully support healing, advocacy, and safe spaces for open conversations around suicide.

This the second part of a five-part blog series: Breaking the Silence – Reflections on Stigma, Grief, and Suicide in Kenya.  Read the full series introduction here.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*