2. Depression, Anxiety and Substance Use Disorder in the African Community with Clinical Psychologist Rhoda Kithure

Rhoda Murugi Kithure is a Clinical Psychologist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She also currently works as a gaming officer in helping to identify what makes people vulnerable to gambling disorder and preventative measures that can be implemented.

Rhoda has worked in various sectors including Mathare Mental Hospital, at a Sports Club as a team psychologist, and various organizations as a researcher. She has specialized in common mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder among athletes). She is passionate about mental health. She is focused on helping men, who are currently her biggest clientele, seek better ways to cope and thrive.

🗣In this episode, Rhoda and I discussed:

+Why she chose to become a clinical psychologist?

+Her passion for rugby led her to later specializing in helping athletes who were struggling with substance use

+Depression and anxiety disorders

+Substance use disorder and how this sometimes coexists with depression and anxiety

+CBT treatment

+Tips on how to be there for ourselves and those around us who may be dealing with depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders

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💡Helpful Resources

+Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Kenya (currently held via zoom): aa-kenya.or.ke/meetings.html

+Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Kenya Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/847951562

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