Mental Health Conversations with Lecturers in the Educational Institutions: Acase of Selected Universities in Eldoret, Kenya
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2025, Vol 8, Issue 02
Abstract
This study provides an understanding of stress and how it is associated with mental health which often affects lecturers in the Universities. Globally, mental health is recognized as an issue of interest because it cuts across all gender, ages, races, social class among others. People with mental health conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and mood disorders face stigmatization and discrimination in the educational institutions, health care and employment. Studies have shown that people believe mental health issues have been caused by punishment from God, black magic, sin inherited from parents among others which often leads to shame, guilt and concealing the mental health issue further exacerbating the problem. This study therefore provides an understanding of how the mental health affects lecturers and how it interferes with their productivity at the work place. The study is qualitative in nature and 20 respondents who were based in Universities in Eldoret Town were Interviewed. The methods of sampling used were purposive and snowball sampling. The study was analyzed by use of narratives and the emerging themes were family problems, extra workload, unconducive working environment, financial constraints and delayed promotions. The results obtained will add to theoretical knowledge and may help in policy formulation of mental health.
Authors and Affiliations
Ms Margaret Njeri Ngugi, Mr Jasper Edward Nyaura
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- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i2-27
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