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Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya

Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya writes for the Standard Health

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Is a glass of wine good for your health?

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Sep. 12, 2025

Why you should treat alcoholism as a medical emergency

Even occasional or "weekend" binge drinking can have serious physical, mental, and social consequences, and recognizing problematic alcohol use early is crucial for health and safety.

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Sep. 15, 2025

Doctor, I don't want the drugs: Can we talk alternatives?

Treatment isn't always found in medication, it can come through talk therapy, lifestyle changes, community support, spirituality, or a combination of these approaches

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Sep. 21, 2025

Doctor, I don't want the drugs: Can we talk alternatives?

Treatment isn't always found in medication, it can come through talk therapy, lifestyle changes, community support, spirituality, or a combination of these approaches

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Sep. 21, 2025

Why KMPDC, patients must take medical misconduct seriously

KMPDC defines misconduct as behaviour that violates medical ethics, professional standards, or patient safety

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Oct. 6, 2025

Why KMPDC, patients must take medical misconduct seriously

Mental Health Day lays bare Kenya's broken care system

Many people living with mental health conditions continue to face isolation and discrimination, often being labelled as "possessed", sinful or weak.

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Oct. 10, 2025

Mental Health Day lays bare Kenya's broken care system

Let your vision board reflect a life of balance in 2026

In 2026, the most radical act a Kenyan can perform is to prioritise psychological well-being over the relentless pursuit of "more."

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Feb. 5, 2026

Let your vision board reflect a life of balance in 2026

Redefining justice for the mentally ill offenders

If the mentally ill offender is found unfit due to severe illness, the court is mandated to order for treatment of such a patient in a psychiatry hospital.

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Mar. 19, 2026

Redefining justice for the mentally ill offenders

More than crime: The psychology behind corruption in Kenya

National recovery is, at its heart, a psychological project. It requires us to move beyond the transactional mind and return to a state where the ethical choice is also the most practical one.

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Apr. 2, 2026

More than crime: The psychology behind corruption in Kenya

We can no longer ignore gambling crisis for the sake of revenue

"Gambling Disorder" is a serious mental health condition that rarely travels alone; It is almost always accompanied by insomnia, deep depression, and even drug-induced psychosis.

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
Apr. 12, 2026