Mental Health Initiatives Gain Traction in Nairobi Schools

Mental 360: School Wellness Clubs and youth-led mental health support in Kenyan schools. (ongoing; source page indicates 2024 growth phase)
Schools: Biggest Providers of Mental Health Services in Kenya – article published 11 May 2023.
Time to Sensitise Students on Mental Health – article published 12 April 2023. Teachers raise alarm over rising cases of mental health illness – published 7 May 2024.
What’s happening
In Nairobi, schools are increasingly integrating mental-health initiatives into the education ecosystem:
Peer-led wellness & counselling clubs are being established in schools to provide support, raise awareness and offer safe spaces for students.
Education stakeholders recognise that schools are major providers of mental-health services for youth, given that children spend much of their time in school.
Teachers and guidance counsellors are reporting increased cases of student anxiety, depression and stress — prompting calls for stronger support systems.
National policy frameworks such as the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan 2021‑2025 emphasise the integration of mental-health services in schools, including teacher training, wellness units and stigma-reduction programs.