卫生部提醒公众在节日期间要友善待人，因为抑郁导致的自杀病例往往会增加。卫生部长Ted Herbosa指出，圣诞节可能因家庭分离和社会媒体比较等因素引发孤独和自杀念头。
尽管圣诞节是欢庆的时刻，但根据卫生部（DOH）的说法，对一些人来说，它可能引发孤独和自杀念头。该机构敦促公众友善并敏感体察他人的感受，以遏制与抑郁相关的自杀病例上升。
“有些人在圣诞节期间感到孤独。他们的家人不在身边，父亲在国外工作，”卫生部长Ted Herbosa表示。他解释说，在社交媒体时代，人们看到朋友发布快乐的家庭时刻，而自己的父母在海外工作，或无法从城市求学返回家乡，这加剧了孤立感。
受影响者还包括失业者、因火灾失去家园的人以及哀悼亲人逝世的人。“让我们都友善待人。让我们都敏感体察他人的感受。要友善……（我们应该分享）欢乐、幸福与和平，”Herbosa说道。
卫生部强调，心理健康问题与 fireworks 相关伤害以及其监测的非传染性疾病同样关键。Herbosa建议在节日期间开始记录心理健康报告，因为目前尚无此类监测。— Mayen Jaymalin
卫生部12月29日报告显示，国家心理健康中心自12月21日起接到675个来电。大多数来电者年龄在18至30岁之间，且以女性为主，提及焦虑、抑郁、关系问题和家庭问题。一位临床心理学家提供了管理节日期间情绪负担的建议。
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The Naivasha area has seen a surge in suicide cases, with at least 50 people dying between May 2025 and March 3, 2026, mostly men due to family and economic issues. These incidents are linked to depression, substance abuse, and relationship conflicts. Experts and community leaders stress the need for professional help.
Thousands of Kenyans are traveling to villages to join families for Christmas and New Year festivities despite economic challenges and unpredictable weather. Security forces are collaborating with agencies like NTSA to prevent road accidents, while hotels across the country are fully booked with guests. Experts advise vehicle preparations and financial prudence to avoid regrets.
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As Christmas celebrations begin, Nairobi County Assembly's Minority Leader Deputy, Waithera Chege, has urged parents and guardians to prioritize their children's safety. She highlighted increased risks during the holiday period, such as negative peer influences and drug use. This call came during an aid distribution event in Nairobi South ward.