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Psychiatrist || Psycho-oncology || Mental Health Advocate

Kampala, Uganda
Joined December 2009
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Iโ€™m a psychiatrist who talks about healing without shame. Emotional safety. Boundaries that donโ€™t punish.โ€จRelationships that feel calm โ€” not confusing. Mental health doesnโ€™t need noise.โ€จIt needs honesty!
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Treat your blood pressure? Youโ€™re responsible. Treat your depression? Youโ€™re judged. Different diagnoses. Same right to care. Why applaud one and shame the other? #WellnessWednesday
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We teach boys to be strong, then wonder why men suffer in silence. Strength isnโ€™t hiding pain. Itโ€™s knowing how to face it. Letโ€™s raise boys who can speak up, seek help and heal. What must we change? #MondayMindset
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Next Tuesday at 7pm, come letโ€™s learn together. Whether you are a parent, an aunt, uncle or guardian, this is for us all โค๏ธ Here is the link, save the date xitter.gq/i/spaces/1vJpPNvYPQOJE
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Disagreement isnโ€™t disrespect. Correction isnโ€™t an attack. Ego takes offence. Wisdom takes lessons. Which one leads you? #FridayReflection
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You donโ€™t have to be struggling to see a Shrink! Sometimes, you just need someone to talk to, share your thoughts and gain perspective. Why wait until things become overwhelming? #WellnessWednesday
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Well well awesome ๐Ÿ‘
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Day II of the Summit! Still holding the fort, connecting with colleagues in the field and broadening networks. Grateful to everyone making this possible! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Our commitment stands!!! From Silence to Action: Advancing Suicide Prevention Across Africa. Together, turning conversations into action! Engaging all in all, for all by all. Every life matters. Suicide is preventable. Together, Africa can act to save lives and strengthen hope. @ManCaveUg @kyamageroandrew @akimben @Aspaafrica #SuicidePrevention #StartTheConversation #JoinTheConversation #ChangingTheNarrative
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A toxic workplace doesn't always have a toxic workload.โ€จโ€จSometimes it's the humiliation, favouritism, intimidation and fear of speaking up.โ€จโ€จA healthy workplace isn't just about productivity. It's about dignity.โ€จโ€จWhat should leaders stop normalising?โ€จ#MondayMindset
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Age doesnโ€™t guarantee emotional maturity. How you handle anger, accountability and disagreements says more. Whatโ€™s your biggest sign of emotional maturity? #FridayReflection
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We celebrate recovery from physical illness, yet judge those battling addiction. Addiction is a treatable health condition, not a character flaw. Why applaud one recovery and stigmatise another? #WellnessWednesday
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Yesterday, we ran for #mentalhealth. Today, the real work continues. Awareness sparks conversations. Action changes lives. How do we turn awareness into lasting change? #MondayMindset
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