How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a time

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How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a time
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In Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The country's largest psychiatric referral hospital is welcoming back a former patient who's helping others in their recovery by offering grooming sessions to help them boost their self-esteem.

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