Is anxiety on the rise in Kenya?
By DW
03 October 2023 |
10:07 am
Severe anxiety affects one in ten people in Kenya. This condition can have a devastating impact on its victims. In the latest episode of Healthy Me, Dr. Caroline Vundi meets a young man who has struggled with anxiety and shares some helpful tips for managing the condition.
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