Helplines in Kenya.

Don't suffer in silence. Get in touch with a helpline in Kenya for support with trauma and PTSD

If you have been through a traumatic experience affecting your life, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out to one of 1 helplines across Kenya. If you aren’t sure if you have PTSD, then read through these common symptoms and see if you can relate:

• Overwhelming negative emotions such as guilt, shame, sadness and anxiety
• Self-harming or destructive behaviour
• Experiencing 'hypervigilance' or extreme alertness
• Being unable to remember details of the traumatic event
• Noticing tastes, smells or sounds connected to the trauma
• Becoming isolated, withdrawn and avoiding social situations
• Continued negative thoughts about a traumatic experience
• Frequent nightmares and disturbed sleep patterns

If you have any of these symptoms, reach out for help – you don’t have to be alone in your struggle. There is hope on the horizon and people who understand what you are going through.

Even though going through trauma and PTSD can feel very isolating and scary, there are people in Kenya who are here to help. Sharing how you feel is the first step towards recovery. You don’t have to face your fears alone.

If you think you might need support with the symptoms of trauma & PTSD today, consider contacting a helpline in Kenya for free, confidential help.