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    "id": 1460247,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Buuri, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. First, I want to congratulate Hon. Mishi Mboko for bringing this Motion. She is asking the national Government, through the Ministry of Health, to collaborate with the county governments. They need to develop a policy which will integrate mental healthcare services in our healthcare facilities in the country. That is her Motion. How do we develop this policy on collaboration? First, we must understand why Mishi Mboko is bringing this Motion. Very few people understand what mental healthcare is. The policy will help us to understand and know the types of mental disorders. As a person, there are many things which I do not know. Mental health manifests itself in the mood, thoughts, and behaviour. This begs the question: do we have capacity or ability to understand various moods, thoughts, and behaviours of our people? That is why we need adequately trained personnel who are evenly distributed throughout the country. It is important for us to know that these disorders interfere with a person's daily life. Common mental illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, and addictive behaviours. The question is: as a nation, do we have the capacity to know and diagnose these conditions? That is what the Motion is all about because you cannot develop a policy without understanding the problem. There are very many causes of mental illnesses and they are not limited to genetics. They include biological, environmental, and psychological factors. We should address the issue of how to treat and arrest these conditions. They require medication, therapy, and support from the family unit to institutions. Do we have adequate facilities that are distributed throughout the country? That is why the national Government needs to work in collaboration with the county governments. Today, if you walk into any medical facility in Kenya, even Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), they offer first-hand treatment. Continuation of therapy is only done at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital (MNTRH). Mental illness is a disease like any other. This means The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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