This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
On Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, KEMEN, an association of Kenyan men living in the Diaspora, will hold a forum addressing depression and mental health in Kennesaw, Georgia.
The event, titled 'Saying No 2 Depression!', aims to discuss and address mental health and depression in the Kenyan Diaspora community, particularly among men.
A team of caring professionals, parents, and ministers will be available for an open discussion about mental health and depression.
The forum is free and will feature one-on-one sessions, open questions, and a panel discussion with young people to address the youth.
Organizers encourage attendees to bring their family members and friends, making it a family event.
Details: Date/Time: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, from 12pm to 6pm. Venue: Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
KEMEN has been promoting mental health awareness through conference calls and discussions over the past 12 months.
The association urges all men in the Diaspora to join its SATRS team, dedicated to raising mental health awareness and destigmatizing depression and mental health.