Intro

Hidden behind the fearlessness displayed by Kenyan youths during recent anti-government protests could be a mountain of mental health challenges.

A mental health expert says this is linked to the extra responsibilities young people are having to take up in a continent where the median age is 19.

But while mental health awareness is high among the youth, access to mental health services remains limited.

In this episode of Africa Daily Alan Kasujja talks to Tom Osborn- the founder of the Shamiri Institute which uses a peer-based model to support young people in navigating their mental health challenges.

He argues that the growth in activism among the youth – often honed on social media – is intrinsically linked to the mental health of young people.

We also hear from young people on their mental health experiences.