Funds, not sympathy, will end Kenya's mental health crisis

Kenyans need access to care, not just awareness, to tackle the mental health crisis. [File Courtesy]

Two years ago, I met a young nurse in western Kenya who had quietly been battling depression for months. She showed up to work every day. She treated patients. She smiled. But she was exhausted, overwhelmed and afraid to speak up. She worried that seeking help would make her look weak or unfit for duty.