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As a follow up to the first episode titled "I have been struggling" - and in response to some of the struggles listeners shared - My Mind My Funk show host, Sitawa (@SitawaWafula) is in conversation with renowned Kenyan Psychiatrist - and current chair of the Kenya Medical Association's Covid19 response committee - Dr. Lukoye Atwoli.  On the show, Dr. Lukoye gives professional insights on what people should be looking out for as far as their mental well-being is concerned  and things they can do to take care of themselves. He also outlines the stages society will go through as it deals with the pandemic and the opportunities these transitions will present for service providers. 

About Dr. Lukoye:

Dr. Lukoye Atwoli is a renowned Kenyan Psychiatrist and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine at Moi University, Kenya. Internationally, he serves among the advisors on World Medical Association's medical ethics committee. He also does Research and Development for CitiesRise

Follow him on Twitter: @LukoyeAtwoli and read his weekly articles on Kenya's Daily Nation.

Show notes:

"Self Checks, Opportunities for Service Providers and Life Post-Covid19 " discussion points;

- Intro (0.00)

- Recap of last week's show (1.50)

- Dr. Lukoye 

• Speaks about his Current role as Chair of the Kenya Medical Association's COVID19 response advisory committee (6.00)
• Defines anxiety (normal + spectrum) and depression + signs to look out for (7.45)
• Normal Anxiety + Different ways to deal (14.45)
• Predisposition, risk factors and expected increase of mental health issues (17.25)
• Opportunities for service providers (22.00)
• Post-traumatic stress (25.20)
• Last words (31.40)

- Outro (33.50)

Funky Lines:

"This is an opportunity for us to set up health systems that include mental health services that will respond to that surge in need as the pandemic evolves. Whoever is designing health systems, should design them knowing that there will be a huge demand for mental health services over the next 6-18 months as we go forward." - @LukoyeAtwoli  (Click to Tweet)

"One of the things I find useful during emergencies or difficult times is finding ways to be helpful" - @LukoyeAtwoli (Click to Tweet)

"Have a mindset that transends COVD19 and looks into the future" - @LukoyeAtwoli (Click to Tweet)

Resources:

1. Follow on @mymindmyfunk on Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin.
2. Join conversation using #mymindmyfunk
3. Email - info@mymindmyfunk.com
4. Artwork, hosting and production by Sitawa Wafula
5. Edits and Continuity by Morgan M.