📋 By the end of this lesson:📋 Mwishoni mwa somo:📋 Lesson hii ikisha:
Define mental health using the WHO model and explain the mental health continuumFafanua afya ya akili ukitumia mfano wa WHO na eleza mfululizo wa afya ya akiliDefine mental health ukitumia WHO model na eleza mental health continuum
Explain the biology of stress — including cortisol, the fight-or-flight response, and chronic damageEleza biolojia ya msongo — ikiwemo cortisol, mwitikio wa kupigana au kukimbia, na uharibifu wa kudumuEleza biology ya stress — ikiwemo cortisol, fight-or-flight response, na chronic damage
Identify signs of depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, and eating disordersTambua ishara za unyogovu, ugonjwa wa wasiwasi, PTSD, na matatizo ya kulaTambua signs za depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, na eating disorders
Compare healthy and unhealthy coping strategies and build a personal mental health toolkitLinganisha mikakati ya kukabiliana yenye afya na isiyo na afya na ujenga seti ya zana za afya ya akili ya kibinafsiCompare healthy na unhealthy coping strategies na ujenga personal mental health toolkit
Recognise crisis warning signs and correctly apply Kenya's support resourcesTambua ishara za onyo za dharura na tumia kwa usahihi rasilimali za msaada za KenyaTambua crisis warning signs na tumia kwa usahihi Kenya's support resources
🔍 Big Question: Why might someone who appears perfectly fine on the outside be struggling deeply on the inside — and what does that tell you about how we should treat every person we meet?🔍 Swali Kubwa: Kwa nini mtu anayeonekana sawa kabisa nje anaweza kupambana sana ndani — na hii inakuambia nini kuhusu jinsi tunapaswa kuwatendea kila mtu tunayekutana naye?🔍 Big Question: Kwa nini mtu anayeonekana perfectly fine nje anaweza struggling deeply ndani — na hii inakuambia nini kuhusu jinsi tunapaswa kuwatendea kila mtu tunayekutana naye?
🧠 What Is Mental Health? — The Full PictureAfya ya Akili ni Nini? — Picha KamiliMental Health ni Nini? — Picha Kamili
Mental health is NOT just the absence of illness. It is a state of active wellbeing — and it exists on a continuum. It can change every day.Afya ya akili si kukosa ugonjwa tu. Ni hali ya ustawi wa kweli — na ipo kwenye mfululizo. Inaweza kubadilika kila siku.Mental health si kukosa ugonjwa tu. Ni state ya active wellbeing — na ipo kwenye continuum. Inaweza kubadilika kila siku.
🔑 WHO Definition — Mental Health🔑 Ufafanuzi wa WHO — Afya ya Akili🔑 WHO Definition — Mental HealthA state of wellbeing in which an individual realises their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.Hali ya ustawi ambapo mtu anatambua uwezo wake mwenyewe, anaweza kukabiliana na msongo wa kawaida wa maisha, anaweza kufanya kazi kwa tija, na anaweza kuchangia jamii yake.State ya wellbeing ambapo mtu anatambua abilities zake mwenyewe, anaweza cope na normal stresses za maisha, anaweza kufanya kazi kwa tija, na anaweza kuchangia jamii yake.
Mental Health State ENHali ya Afya ya Akili SWHali ya Mental Health SH
Stressed but managing, mood variableMsongo lakini inaweza, hisia zinatofautianaStressed lakini inaweza, mood inatofautiana
Extra rest, talk to someone, reduce loadPumziko la ziada, zungumza, punguza mzigoExtra rest, zungumza na mtu, punguza load
Struggling 😔Kujitahidi 😔Struggling 😔
Overwhelmed, withdrawing, loss of joyKuzidiwa, kujitenga, kupoteza furahaOverwhelmed, kujitenga, kupoteza joy
Seek counsellor support urgentlyTafuta mshauri harakaTafuta counsellor support haraka
In Crisis 🚨Katika Dharura 🚨In Crisis 🚨
Unable to function, self-harm thoughtsHauwezi kufanya kazi, mawazo ya kujidhuruHauwezi kufanya kazi, self-harm thoughts
Emergency help NOW — Befrienders 0722 178 177Msaada wa dharura SASA — Befrienders 0722 178 177Emergency help NOW — Befrienders 0722 178 177
🇰🇪 Kenya Stat
Karibu 25% ya Wakenya — 1 kati ya 4 — watapitia hali ya afya ya akili inayohitaji matibabu mara moja maishani mwao. Vijana wana hatari ya juu zaidi, hasa wasichana na vijana wa maeneo ya miji. Bado 85% hawapati matibabu kwa sababu ya unyanyapaa na ukosefu wa huduma.1 kati ya 4 ya Wakenya watapitia hali ya afya ya akili mara moja maishani mwao. 85% hawapati matibabu kwa sababu ya unyanyapaa.Karibu 25% ya Wakenya — 1 kati ya 4 — watapitia mental health condition inayohitaji treatment mara moja maishani mwao. Vijana wana high risk, especially wasichana na urban youth. 85% hawapati treatment kwa sababu ya stigma na lack of services.
⚡ The Science of Stress — What Happens InsideSayansi ya Msongo — Kinachotokea NdaniScience ya Stress — Kinachotokea Ndani
Stress is not just in your head — it triggers a full-body biological response. Understanding this helps you manage it.Msongo si akilini mwako tu — huchochea mwitikio wa kibiolojia wa mwili mzima. Kuelewa huku kunasaidia kukabiliana nao.Stress si akilini mwako tu — huchochea full-body biological response. Kuelewa huku kunasaidia kukabiliana nao.
🔑 The Stress Response🔑 Mwitikio wa Msongo🔑 Stress ResponseWhen the brain perceives a threat, it releases adrenaline and cortisol (stress hormones). Heart rate increases, muscles tense, breathing quickens — the body prepares to fight or flee. Short-term: adaptive and useful. Chronic (long-term): damaging.Ubongo unapoona tishio, hutoa adrenaline na cortisol (homoni za msongo). Kiwango cha moyo huongezeka, misuli inaganda, kupumua kunaharakika — mwili unajiandaa kupigana au kukimbia. Muda mfupi: wa kubadilika na wa manufaa. Kudumu (muda mrefu): hudhuru.Ubongo unapoona tishio, hutoa adrenaline na cortisol (stress hormones). Heart rate inaongezeka, misuli inaganda, kupumua kunaharakika — mwili unajiandaa kupigana au kukimbia. Short-term: adaptive na useful. Chronic (long-term): damaging.
Body System ENMfumo wa Mwili SWMfumo wa Mwili SH
Short-Term Stress ENMsongo wa Muda Mfupi SWShort-Term Stress SH
Chronic Stress Damage ENUharibifu wa Msongo wa Kudumu SWChronic Stress Damage SH
Heart & CirculationMoyo na Mzunguko wa DamuHeart na Circulation
Increased heart rate — pumping more blood to musclesKiwango cha moyo kuongezeka — kusukuma damu zaidi kwenye misuliIncreased heart rate — kusukuma damu zaidi kwenye misuli
Sustained high blood pressure, increased heart attack and stroke riskShinikizo la damu la juu la kudumu, hatari ya mshtuko wa moyo na kiharusiSustained high blood pressure, increased heart attack na stroke risk
Immune SystemMfumo wa KingaImmune System
Temporarily boosted for immediate threatImeongezwa kwa muda kwa tishio la harakaTemporarily boosted kwa immediate threat
Suppressed — more infections, slower healing, autoimmune issuesImezimwa — maambukizi zaidi, uponyaji polepole, matatizo ya autoimmuneSuppressed — maambukizi zaidi, uponyaji polepole, autoimmune issues
Digestive SystemMfumo wa UsagajiDigestive System
Slowed — energy diverted to musclesImepunguzwa — nishati imeelekezwa kwenye misuliSlowed — energy imeelekezwa kwenye misuli
Stomach ulcers, IBS, nausea, appetite lossVidonda vya tumbo, IBS, kichefuchefu, kukosa hamuStomach ulcers, IBS, kichefuchefu, appetite loss
SleepUsingiziSleep
Temporary alert state — some sleep loss OKHali ya tahadhari ya muda — kupoteza usingizi kidogo ni sawaTemporary alert state — kidogo ni sawa
Chronic insomnia — which then TRIPLES stress levels (vicious cycle)Kukosa usingizi kwa kudumu — ambayo HUONGEZA msongo mara tatu (mzunguko mbaya)Chronic insomnia — ambayo HUONGEZA stress mara tatu (vicious cycle)
⚠️ Cortisol Warning⚠️ Onyo la Cortisol⚠️ Cortisol Warning Cortisol (the stress hormone) is helpful in short bursts but destructive when chronically elevated. It literally shrinks the hippocampus (memory centre of the brain), impairs immune function, disrupts sleep, and triggers depression. Managing stress is not optional — it is biological necessity. Cortisol (homoni ya msongo) ni ya manufaa kwa muda mfupi lakini inadhuru ikiwa imeinuliwa kwa muda mrefu. Kweli inashrink hippocampus (kituo cha kumbukumbu cha ubongo), inadhuru mfumo wa kinga, inakera usingizi, na huchochea unyogovu. Kusimamia msongo si hiari — ni haja ya kibiolojia. Cortisol (stress hormone) ni helpful kwa short bursts lakini destructive chronic. Kweli inashrink hippocampus (memory centre ya ubongo), inadhuru immune function, inasumbua sleep, na inatrigger depression. Managing stress si optional — ni biological necessity.
📋 Mental Health Conditions — Know the SignsHali za Afya ya Akili — Jua IsharaMental Health Conditions — Jua Signs
Knowing the name and signs of a mental health condition removes fear and enables early help. These are medical conditions — not character flaws.Kujua jina na ishara za hali ya afya ya akili huondoa hofu na kuruhusu msaada wa mapema. Hizi ni hali za kimatibabu — si kasoro za tabia.Kujua jina na signs za mental health condition huondoa hofu na kuruhusu early help. Hizi ni medical conditions — si character flaws.
Condition ENHali SWHali SH
Key Symptoms ENDalili Muhimu SWDalili Muhimu SH
Common Trigger in Kenya ENKichocheo cha Kawaida Kenya SWKichocheo cha Kawaida Kenya SH
Treatment ENMatibabu SWMatibabu SH
DepressionUnyogovuDepression
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep/appetite changes, worthlessness, hopelessness (2+ weeks)Huzuni inayoendelea, kupoteza maslahi, uchovu, mabadiliko ya usingizi/chakula, kutostahili, kutokutumainia (wiki 2+)Persistent sadness, kupoteza interest, fatigue, sleep/appetite changes, worthlessness, hopelessness (wiki 2+)
Exam failure, bereavement, family breakdown, poverty stressKushindwa mtihani, msiba, kuvunjika kwa familia, msongo wa umaskiniExam failure, msiba, family breakdown, poverty stress
Counselling + medication if neededUshauri + dawa ikihitajikaCounselling + medication ikihitajika
Anxiety DisorderUgonjwa wa WasiwasiAnxiety Disorder
Excessive persistent worry, racing heart, sweating, avoidance, panic attacks, difficulty breathingWasiwasi wa kudumu na kupita kiasi, moyo kushinda, kutoka jasho, kuepuka, mashambulizi ya hofu, ugumu wa kupumuaExcessive persistent worry, racing heart, sweating, avoidance, panic attacks, ugumu wa kupumua
Exams, peer pressure, family violence, social media comparisonMitihani, shinikizo la rika, vurugu ya familia, kulinganisha mitandaoExams, peer pressure, family violence, social media comparison
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), breathing techniques, medicationTiba ya Utambuzi na Tabia (CBT), mbinu za kupumua, dawaCBT, breathing techniques, medication
PTSDPTSDPTSD
Flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, avoidance of reminders, anger outburstsKurudi kwa kumbukumbu, ndoto mbaya, ganzi la kihisia, uangalifu kupita kiasi, kuepuka vikumbusho, milipuko ya hasiraFlashbacks, ndoto mbaya, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, avoidance, anger outbursts
Trauma-focused CBT, EMDR therapy, support groupsCBT inayolenga kiwewe, tiba ya EMDR, vikundi vya msaadaTrauma-focused CBT, EMDR therapy, support groups
Eating DisordersMatatizo ya KulaEating Disorders
Extreme food restriction OR binge-purge cycles, distorted body image, obsession with weightKizuizi kikali cha chakula AU kula kupita kiasi na kutapika, picha potofu ya mwili, kuzingatiwa sana na uzitoExtreme food restriction AU binge-purge cycles, distorted body image, obsession na weight
Social media body image pressure, diet culture, stress, control needsShinikizo la picha ya mwili ya mitandao, utamaduni wa lishe, msongo, mahitaji ya udhibitiSocial media body image pressure, diet culture, stress, control needs
Specialist eating disorder team, nutritional support, therapyTimu maalum ya matatizo ya kula, msaada wa lishe, tibaSpecialist eating disorder team, nutritional support, therapy
🇰🇪 Baraka's Story — EastleighHadithi ya Baraka — EastleighBaraka's Story — EastleighBaraka, 16, started failing exams after his parents separated. He stopped eating regularly, couldn't sleep, lost interest in football he loved, and felt 'like a burden to everyone.' His teacher noticed and referred him to the school counsellor. After 8 sessions of CBT, Baraka understood he had depression — a medical condition. 'I thought I was just weak,' he says. 'Knowing it had a name and a treatment changed everything.'Baraka, miaka 16, alianza kushindwa mitihani baada ya wazazi wake kuachana. Aliacha kula kwa kawaida, hakuweza kulala, alipoteza maslahi ya mpira aliopenda, na alihisi 'kama mzigo kwa kila mtu.' Mwalimu wake aliona na kumrejesha kwa mshauri wa shule. Baada ya vikao 8 vya CBT, Baraka alifahamu ana unyogovu — hali ya kimatibabu. 'Nilidhani nilikuwa dhaifu tu,' anasema. 'Kujua ilikuwa na jina na matibabu kulibadilisha kila kitu.'Baraka, miaka 16, alianza kushindwa exams baada ya parents wake kuachana. Aliacha kula kwa kawaida, hakuweza kulala, alipoteza interest ya football aliyoipenda, na alihisi 'kama burden kwa kila mtu.' Mwalimu wake aliona na kumrefer kwa school counsellor. Baada ya sessions 8 za CBT, Baraka alifahamu ana depression — medical condition. 'Nilidhani nilikuwa weak tu,' anasema. 'Kujua ilikuwa na jina na treatment kulibadilisha kila kitu.'
⚖️ Coping Strategies — What Works vs What DestroysMikakati ya Kukabiliana — Inayofanya Kazi vs InayoharibuCoping Strategies — Inayofanya Kazi vs Inayoharibu
How you respond to stress either builds resilience or digs you deeper. The choice — often made in seconds — can shape months of your life.Jinsi unavyokabiliana na msongo inajenga ustahimilivu au kukuzamisha zaidi. Chaguo — mara nyingi hufanywa kwa sekunde — linaweza kuunda miezi ya maisha yako.Jinsi unavyocope na stress inajenga resilience au kukuzamisha zaidi. Choice — mara nyingi hufanywa kwa sekunde — inaweza kuunda miezi ya maisha yako.
Unhealthy Coping ENKukabiliana Visivyo vya Afya SWUnhealthy Coping SH
Why It Feels Good Temporarily ENKwa Nini Inahisi Vizuri kwa Muda SWKwa Nini Inahisi Good kwa Muda SH
Why It Makes Things Worse ENKwa Nini Inafanya Mambo Kuwa Mabaya SWKwa Nini Inafanya Things Kuwa Worse SH
Healthy Swap ENMbadala wa Afya SWHealthy Swap SH
Drugs / alcoholDawa za kulevya / pombeDrugs / alcohol
Temporarily numbs emotionsHunumb hisia kwa mudaTemporarily numbs emotions
Addiction, brain damage, worsens depression and anxiety long-termUraibu, uharibifu wa ubongo, unazidisha unyogovu na wasiwasi kwa muda mrefuAddiction, brain damage, unazidisha depression na anxiety long-term
Social media bingeingKutumia mitandao kupita kiasiSocial media bingeing
Distraction, temporary connection feelingUkengeufu, kuhisi uhusiano kwa mudaDistraction, kuhisi connection kwa muda
Comparison, FOMO, blue light disrupts sleep, deepens isolationKulinganisha, FOMO, mwanga wa bluu unakera usingizi, unazidisha kutengwaComparison, FOMO, blue light disrupts sleep, unazidisha isolation
1–2 hr limit, unfollow negativity, call a friend insteadKikomo cha saa 1–2, fuatilia upya, piga simu rafiki badala yake1–2 hr limit, unfollow negativity, call friend instead
Avoiding the problemKuepuka tatizoKuepuka tatizo
Short-term relief from discomfortFaraja ya muda mfupi kutoka usumbufuShort-term relief kutoka discomfort
Problems grow larger, anxiety around them grows, self-confidence shrinksMatatizo yanakua makubwa, wasiwasi kuhusu yao unakua, kujiamini kunapunguaProblems yanakua larger, anxiety unakua, self-confidence inapungua
Break it into small steps, tackle one piece dailyGawanya katika hatua ndogo, shughulikia sehemu moja kila sikuBreak into small steps, shughulikia sehemu moja kila siku
Sleeping all day / isolationKulala siku nzima / kutengwaKulala siku nzima / isolation
Escape from overwhelming feelingsKutoroka hisia zinazozidiwaEscape from overwhelming feelings
Gentle routine, 1 social interaction daily, short walkRatiba ya upole, mwingiliano 1 wa kijamii kila siku, kutembea kidogoGentle routine, mwingiliano 1 wa kijamii kila siku, short walk
Self-harmKujidhuruSelf-harm
Temporary relief from emotional pain (not attention-seeking)Faraja ya muda mfupi kutoka maumivu ya kihisia (si kutafuta umakini)Temporary relief kutoka emotional pain (si attention-seeking)
Physical danger, shame cycle, escalation, does not resolve emotional painHatari ya kimwili, mzunguko wa aibu, kupanda, hazitatui maumivu ya kihisiaPhysical danger, shame cycle, escalation, hazitatui emotional pain
Tell a trusted adult now — counsellor, Befrienders 0722 178 177Mwambie mtu mzima anayeaminiwa sasa — mshauri, Befrienders 0722 178 177Ambia trusted adult sasa — counsellor, Befrienders 0722 178 177
💡 Your 5-Step Mental Health Toolkit💡 Seti Yako ya Zana 5 za Afya ya Akili💡 Your 5-Step Mental Health Toolkit 1. MOVE — 30 min daily exercise (releases endorphins, lowers cortisol). 2. SLEEP — 8–9 hours (emotional regulation resets every night). 3. CONNECT — real conversation with 1 trusted person daily. 4. BREATHE — 4-4-4 box breathing when overwhelmed (in 4, hold 4, out 4). 5. JOURNAL — write 3 things you are grateful for before sleeping (rewires the brain toward positivity over time). 1. HAMIA — mazoezi ya dakika 30 kila siku (hutoa endorphins, hupunguza cortisol). 2. LALA — masaa 8–9 (udhibiti wa hisia unawaka upya kila usiku). 3. UNGANIKA — mazungumzo ya kweli na mtu 1 anayeaminiwa kila siku. 4. PUMUA — kupumua kwa sanduku 4-4-4 ukizidiwa (ndani 4, shikilia 4, toa 4). 5. ANDIKA — andika mambo 3 unayoshukuru kabla ya kulala (hupanga upya ubongo kuelekea kuridhika baada ya muda). 1. MOVE — exercise dakika 30 kila siku (inatoa endorphins, hupunguza cortisol). 2. SLEEP — masaa 8–9 (emotional regulation resets every night). 3. CONNECT — real conversation na mtu 1 trusted kila siku. 4. BREATHE — 4-4-4 box breathing ukiwa overwhelmed (ndani 4, hold 4, toa 4). 5. JOURNAL — andika mambo 3 unayoshukuru kabla ya kulala (rewires ubongo toward positivity over time).
🎬 Module VideoVideo ya ModuliModule Video
Watch carefully, then continue to the scenarios.Tazama kwa makini, kisha endelea.Watch kwa makini, kisha endelea.
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Your teacher will upload this video.Mwalimu wako ataipakia.Teacher wako ataupload.
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🎭 Real Talk — What Would You Do?Mazungumzo ya KweliReal Talk — Ungefanya Nini?
Pick your choice and see the consequence.Chagua na uone matokeo.Chagua yako uone consequence.
Omondi, 16, Kisumu, has been missing football practice for two weeks, sleeping through meals, giving short answers to friends, and yesterday told his friend Jayden: 'I just feel like I don't belong anywhere anymore — like everyone would be fine without me.'Omondi, miaka 16, Kisumu, amekosa mazoezi ya mpira kwa wiki mbili, akilala wakati wa chakula, akitoa majibu mafupi kwa marafiki, na jana alimwambia rafiki yake Jayden: 'Ninahisi tu kama siko mahali popote tena — kama kila mtu angekuwa sawa bila mimi.'Omondi, miaka 16, Kisumu, amekosa football practice kwa wiki mbili, akilala wakati wa chakula, akitoa majibu mafupi kwa friends, na jana alimwambia friend yake Jayden: 'Ninahisi tu kama siko mahali popote tena — kama kila mtu angekuwa fine bila mimi.'
What should Jayden do?Jayden afanye nini?Jayden afanye nini?
'Cheer up' dismisses real pain and makes people less likely to open up again — possibly ever. Omondi is showing multiple crisis warning signs: withdrawal (weeks), sleep disruption, and expressing that others would be 'fine without him' — which is a suicidal ideation signal. Dismissing this could have irreversible consequences.'Changamka' inapuuza maumivu ya kweli na huwafanya watu wasitake kufunguka tena — labda kamwe. Omondi anaonyesha ishara nyingi za dharura: kujitenga (wiki nyingi), kukera usingizi, na kueleza kwamba wengine wangekuwa 'sawa bila yeye' — ambayo ni ishara ya mawazo ya kujiua. Kupuuza hili kunaweza kuwa na matokeo yasiyoweza kutenduliwa.'Cheer up' inapuuza real pain na huwafanya watu wasitake kufunguka tena — labda kamwe. Omondi anaonyesha multiple crisis warning signs: withdrawal (wiki nyingi), sleep disruption, na kueleza wengine wangekuwa 'fine bila yeye' — ambayo ni suicidal ideation signal. Kupuuza hili kunaweza kuwa na irreversible consequences.
Jayden sat down quietly: 'Hey, I've noticed you haven't been yourself. That thing you said about people being fine without you — that worries me. I'm not going anywhere.' He stayed with Omondi, listened, and then said: 'I need to tell Mr. Wafula — not to get you in trouble, but because I care.' The teacher involved the school counsellor and Omondi's parents that evening. Omondi was assessed and began therapy. He later told Jayden: 'You staying and not pretending it was nothing — that saved my life.' ✅Jayden alikaa kimya: 'Hey, nimetambua hukuwa wewe mwenyewe. Kile ulichosema kuhusu watu kuwa sawa bila wewe — kinanishtua. Siendi popote.' Alibaki na Omondi, alisikiliza, kisha akasema: 'Ninahitaji kumwambia Bwana Wafula — si kukupata shida, bali kwa sababu ninakujali.' Mwalimu alihusisha mshauri wa shule na wazazi wa Omondi usiku huo. Omondi alipimwa na kuanza tiba. Baadaye alimwambia Jayden: 'Ukibaki na kutokujifanya ilikuwa si kitu — hilo liliokoa maisha yangu.' ✅Jayden alikaa kimya: 'Hey, nimetambua hukuwa wewe mwenyewe. Kile ulichosema kuhusu watu kuwa fine bila wewe — kinanishtua. Siendi popote.' Alibaki na Omondi, alisikiliza, kisha akasema: 'Ninahitaji kumwambia Mr. Wafula — si kukupata trouble, bali kwa sababu ninakujali.' Mwalimu alihusisha school counsellor na parents wa Omondi usiku huo. Omondi alipimwa na kuanza therapy. Baadaye alimwambia Jayden: 'Ukibaki na kutokujifanya ilikuwa si kitu — hilo liliokoa maisha yangu.' ✅
Mercy, 17, Eldoret, has KCSE in 6 weeks. Her heart races every time she opens a textbook, she has not slept properly in two weeks, she is avoiding the library because she panics there, and she has started skipping meals. She tells her friend: 'I know I'm going to fail. There's no point.'Mercy, miaka 17, Eldoret, ana KCSE kwa wiki 6. Moyo wake unashinda kila wakati anafungua kitabu cha maandishi, hajalala vizuri kwa wiki mbili, anaepuka maktaba kwa sababu anapata hofu huko, na ameanza kukosa milo. Anamwambia rafiki yake: 'Ninajua nitashindwa. Haina maana.'Mercy, miaka 17, Eldoret, ana KCSE kwa wiki 6. Moyo wake unaracing kila wakati anafungua textbook, hajalala vizuri kwa wiki mbili, anaepuka library kwa sababu anapata panic huko, na ameanza kukosa meals. Anamwambia friend yake: 'Ninajua nitashindwa. Haina maana.'
What is the most helpful response?Jibu la kusaidia zaidi ni lipi?Most helpful response ni lipi?
'Just study harder' is the worst possible advice for anxiety disorder. Avoidance (skipping the library), physical symptoms (racing heart, insomnia), appetite loss, and hopelessness ('no point') together indicate Mercy has exam anxiety disorder — a real medical condition. Telling her to work harder will increase cortisol and worsen all symptoms.'Tu soma zaidi' ni ushauri mbaya zaidi kwa ugonjwa wa wasiwasi. Kuepuka (kukosa maktaba), dalili za kimwili (moyo kushinda, kukosa usingizi), kukosa hamu, na kutokuwa na tumaini ('haina maana') pamoja zinaonyesha Mercy ana ugonjwa wa wasiwasi wa mtihani — hali halisi ya kimatibabu. Kumwambia afanye kazi zaidi kutaongeza cortisol na kuzidisha dalili zote.'Just study harder' ni worst possible advice kwa anxiety disorder. Avoidance (kukosa library), physical symptoms (racing heart, insomnia), appetite loss, na hopelessness ('haina maana') pamoja zinaonyesha Mercy ana exam anxiety disorder — real medical condition. Kumwambia afanye kazi zaidi kutaongeza cortisol na kuzidisha symptoms zote.
Her friend said: 'What you're feeling is real and it has a name — exam anxiety. It doesn't mean you'll fail, it means your brain is overwhelmed and needs support.' Together they went to the school counsellor. Mercy learned 4-4-4 breathing, created a study timetable in small steps, and had three counselling sessions before KCSE. On exam day, she was still nervous — but she was in control. She passed with a B+. 'The counsellor didn't make exams easy,' she says. 'She made me possible.' ✅Rafiki yake alisema: 'Unachohisi ni halisi na kina jina — wasiwasi wa mtihani. Haimaanishi utashindwa, inamaanisha ubongo wako umezidiwa na unahitaji msaada.' Pamoja walikwenda kwa mshauri wa shule. Mercy alijifunza kupumua 4-4-4, akatengeneza ratiba ya masomo katika hatua ndogo, na alikuwa na vikao vitatu vya ushauri kabla ya KCSE. Siku ya mtihani, bado alikuwa na wasiwasi — lakini alikuwa anadhibiti. Alipita na B+. 'Mshauri hakufanya mitihani kuwa rahisi,' anasema. 'Alinifanya niwezekane.' ✅Friend wake alisema: 'Unachohisi ni real na kina jina — exam anxiety. Haimaanishi utashindwa, inamaanisha ubongo wako umezidiwa na unahitaji support.' Pamoja walikwenda kwa school counsellor. Mercy alijifunza 4-4-4 breathing, akatengeneza study timetable in small steps, na alikuwa na sessions tatu za counselling kabla ya KCSE. Siku ya exam, bado alikuwa nervous — lakini alikuwa in control. Alipita na B+. 'Counsellor hakufanya exams kuwa easy,' anasema. 'Alinifanya niwezekane.' ✅
🆘 Recognising Crisis & Getting Help in KenyaKutambua Dharura na Kupata Msaada KenyaKutambua Crisis na Kupata Help Kenya
Knowing when normal struggle becomes a crisis — and knowing exactly what to do — can be the difference between life and death.Kujua wakati mapambano ya kawaida yanakuwa dharura — na kujua hasa nini cha kufanya — kunaweza kuwa tofauti kati ya maisha na kifo.Kujua wakati normal struggle inakuwa crisis — na kujua exactly nini cha kufanya — kunaweza kuwa tofauti kati ya maisha na kifo.
⚠️ Crisis Warning Signs — Act Immediately⚠️ Ishara za Dharura — Chukua Hatua Mara Moja⚠️ Crisis Warning Signs — Act Immediately Any of these in yourself or a friend: ① Expressing thoughts of suicide or self-harm ② Giving away valued possessions ('just in case') ③ Saying unusual goodbyes ④ Extreme sudden withdrawal from everyone ⑤ Sudden calmness after deep depression (may have decided on a plan) ⑥ Reckless, dangerous behaviour ⑦ Prolonged inability to function — cannot eat, sleep, or attend school for weeks. Yoyote ya hizi kwako au kwa rafiki: ① Kueleza mawazo ya kujiua au kujidhuru ② Kutoa mali anazozithamini ('kwa uangalifu') ③ Kusema kwaheri zisizo za kawaida ④ Kujitenga kupita kiasi na kila mtu ghafla ⑤ Utulivu wa ghafla baada ya unyogovu mkubwa (pengine ameamua mpango) ⑥ Tabia za kutojali, hatari ⑦ Kushindwa kufanya kazi kwa muda mrefu — hawezi kula, kulala, au kwenda shule kwa wiki. Yoyote ya hizi kwako au kwa friend: ① Kueleza thoughts za suicide au self-harm ② Kutoa valued possessions ('just in case') ③ Kusema unusual goodbyes ④ Extreme sudden withdrawal kutoka kila mtu ⑤ Sudden calmness baada ya deep depression (may have decided on a plan) ⑥ Reckless, dangerous behaviour ⑦ Prolonged kushindwa kufanya kazi — hawezi kula, kulala, au kwenda shule kwa wiki.
Resource ENRasilimali SWRasilimali SH
Contact ENMawasiliano SWMawasiliano SH
What They Provide ENWanachotoa SWWanachotoa SH
Cost ENGharama SWGharama SH
Befrienders KenyaBefrienders KenyaBefrienders Kenya
0722 178 1770722 178 1770722 178 177
24/7 emotional support, suicide prevention, confidentialMsaada wa hisia 24/7, kuzuia kujiua, wa siri24/7 emotional support, suicide prevention, confidential
FREEBUREFREE
School CounsellorMshauri wa ShuleSchool Counsellor
At your schoolShuleni kwakoShuleni kwako
Mental health support, referrals, safe space to talkMsaada wa afya ya akili, rufaa, nafasi salama ya kuzungumzaMental health support, referrals, safe space ya kuzungumza
FREEBUREFREE
Childline KenyaChildline KenyaChildline Kenya
116116116
24/7 support for children under 18, crisis interventionMsaada wa saa 24 kwa watoto chini ya 18, uingiliaji wa dharura24/7 support kwa children under 18, crisis intervention
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Mathare Hospital NairobiHospitali ya Mathare NairobiMathare Hospital Nairobi
020 2723 031020 2723 031020 2723 031
Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, therapyHuduma za akili za kulazwa na kutolazwa, tibaInpatient na outpatient psychiatric services, therapy
Free with referralBure na rufaaFree na referral
County Mental Health ClinicsKliniki za Afya ya Akili za KauntiCounty Mental Health Clinics
Your nearest county hospitalHospitali ya karibu ya kaunti yakoHospitali ya karibu ya kaunti yako
Mental health assessment, medication, therapyTathmini ya afya ya akili, dawa, tibaMental health assessment, medication, therapy
NHIF / low costNHIF / bei nafuuNHIF / low cost
Emergency ServicesHuduma za DharuraEmergency Services
999 / 112999 / 112999 / 112
If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or othersMtu akiwa katika hatari ya haraka ya kujidhuru au kudhuru wengineMtu akiwa immediate danger ya kujidhuru au kudhuru wengine
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If a friend is in crisis: Do NOT leave them alone. Do NOT promise to keep it secret. Tell a trusted adult immediately.Rafiki akiwa katika dharura: USIMWAACHE peke yake. USIAHIDI kulinda siri. Mwambie mtu mzima anayeaminiwa mara moja.Friend akiwa in crisis: USIMWAACHE peke yake. USIAHIDI kulinda siri. Ambia trusted adult mara moja.
Asking someone if they are thinking of suicide does NOT plant the idea — it opens the door to help.Kuuliza mtu kama anafikiri kujiua HAUPANDI wazo — unafungua mlango wa msaada.Kuuliza mtu kama anafikiri suicide HAUPANDI wazo — unafungua mlango wa help.
Seeking mental health help is a sign of courage and self-awareness — not weakness.Kutafuta msaada wa afya ya akili ni ishara ya ujasiri na kujijua — si udhaifu.Kutafuta mental health help ni ishara ya courage na self-awareness — si weakness.
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'Nitaweza peke yangu' ni uongo unaokudanganya. Kila mtu mwenye nguvu — wazazi wako, walimu wako, viongozi unaowaheshimu — wana mtu wa kuzungumza naye. Kuomba msaada ndiyo nguvu ya kweli. Kudumisha siri ya mtu katika hatari si urafiki — ni uchangiaji wa madhara yao.'Nitaweza peke yangu' ni uongo. Kila mtu mwenye nguvu ana mtu wa kuzungumza naye. Kuomba msaada ni nguvu ya kweli.'Nitaweza peke yangu' ni uongo unaokudanganya. Kila mtu mwenye nguvu — parents wako, walimu wako, leaders unaowasifu — wana mtu wa kuzungumza naye. Kuomba help ni nguvu ya kweli. Kudumisha siri ya mtu in crisis si urafiki — ni kuchangia madhara yao.
✍️ Reflection — Your Mental Health MattersTafakari — Afya Yako ya Akili InamaanishaReflection — Mental Health Yako Inamaanisha
1. On a scale of 1–10, where is your mental health RIGHT NOW? What ONE healthy habit will you commit to starting this week — and why?1. Kwa mizani ya 1–10, afya yako ya akili iko wapi SASA HIVI? Tabia MOJA ya afya utakayojitolea kuanza wiki hii — na kwa nini?1. Kwa scale ya 1–10, mental health yako iko wapi RIGHT NOW? Healthy habit MOJA utakayojitolea kuanza wiki hii — na kwa nini?
2. Think of someone in your life who might be struggling with their mental health right now. Without using their name, describe THREE signs you have noticed — and write what you will do about it.2. Fikiria mtu katika maisha yako anayeweza kupambana na afya yake ya akili sasa hivi. Bila kutumia jina lake, eleza ISHARA TATU umeshaona — na andika unachofanya kuhusu hilo.2. Fikiria mtu katika maisha yako anayeweza struggle na mental health yake sasa hivi. Bila kutumia jina lake, describe SIGNS TATU umeshaona — na andika unachofanya kuhusu hilo.
3. Describe what you would say word-for-word to a friend who tells you 'I've been thinking about not wanting to be here anymore.'3. Eleza unachosema kwa maneno kwa maneno kwa rafiki anayekuambia 'Nimekuwa nikifikiri kutotaka kuwepo tena.'3. Describe unachosema word-for-word kwa friend anayekuambia 'Nimekuwa nikifikiri kutotaka kuwepo tena.'
✍️ My Reflection (private)✍️ Tafakari Yangu (ya siri)✍️ Mawazo Yangu (siri)
Complete all parts. 15/25 (60%) to earn your certificate.Kamilisha sehemu zote. 15/25 kupata cheti.Fanya sehemu zote. 15/25 kupata certificate.
Part A: MCQ — 10 marksSehemu A: MCQPart A: MCQ
1. According to the WHO, mental health is BEST defined as:1. Kulingana na WHO, afya ya akili inafafanuliwa VYEMA kama:1. Kulingana na WHO, mental health inafafanuliwa VYEMA kama:
AThe complete absence of any sadness or worryKutokuwepo kabisa kwa huzuni yoyote au wasiwasiKutokuwepo kabisa kwa huzuni yoyote au wasiwasi
BA state of wellbeing where a person realises their abilities, copes with normal stress, works productively, and contributes to their communityHali ya ustawi ambapo mtu anatambua uwezo wake, anakabiliana na msongo wa kawaida, anafanya kazi kwa tija, na kuchangia jamiiState ya wellbeing ambapo mtu anatambua abilities zake, anaweza cope na stress, kufanya kazi kwa tija, na kuchangia jamii
COnly the absence of diagnosed mental illnessKutokuwepo kwa ugonjwa wa akili uliogunduliwa tuKutokuwepo kwa diagnosed mental illness tu
DFeeling happy and calm at all timesKuhisi furaha na utulivu wakati woteKuhisi happy na calm wakati wote
2. The MAIN difference between normal stress and a stress disorder is:2. Tofauti KUU kati ya msongo wa kawaida na ugonjwa wa msongo ni:2. Tofauti KUU kati ya normal stress na stress disorder ni:
ANormal stress has no physical effectsMsongo wa kawaida hauna athari za kimwiliNormal stress hauna physical effects
BNormal stress is temporary and proportionate to the challenge; a disorder is persistent, overwhelming, and significantly impairs daily lifeMsongo wa kawaida ni wa muda na wa wastani kwa changamoto; ugonjwa ni wa kudumu, wa kuzidiwa, na unaozuia maisha ya kila siku kwa kiasi kikubwaNormal stress ni temporary na proportionate kwa challenge; disorder ni persistent, overwhelming, na inazuia daily life
COnly adults experience stress disordersWatu wazima tu wanakabiliwa na matatizo ya msongoAdults tu wanakabiliwa na stress disorders
DStress disorders cannot be treatedMatatizo ya msongo hayawezi kutibiwaStress disorders haziwezi kutibiwa
3. Clinical depression is characterised by:3. Unyogovu wa kimatibabu unaonyeshwa na:3. Clinical depression inaonyeshwa na:
AFeeling sad for a day or two after bad newsKuhisi huzuni kwa siku moja au mbili baada ya habari mbayaKuhisi sad kwa siku moja au mbili baada ya bad news
BPersistent low mood, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, fatigue, sleep or appetite changes, and feelings of worthlessness lasting 2+ weeksHisia za chini za kudumu, kupoteza maslahi katika shughuli zilizokuwa za kufurahisha awali, uchovu, mabadiliko ya usingizi au hamu ya kula, na kuhisi kutostahili kwa wiki 2+Persistent low mood, kupoteza interest kwa activities zilizokuwa enjoyable, fatigue, sleep au appetite changes, na kuhisi worthlessness kwa wiki 2+
COnly affecting people who have had traumaKuathiri watu waliokumbwa na kiwewe tuKuathiri watu waliokumbwa na trauma tu
DFeeling unmotivated for a single weekKuhisi kutokuwa na motisha kwa wiki moja tuKuhisi kutokuwa na motisha kwa wiki moja tu
4. Anxiety disorder differs from normal worry because it is:4. Ugonjwa wa wasiwasi hutofautiana na wasiwasi wa kawaida kwa sababu ni:4. Anxiety disorder hutofautiana na normal worry kwa sababu ni:
AFelt only before examsHuhisiwa kabla ya mitihani tuHuhisiwa kabla ya exams tu
BPersistent, excessive, and disproportionate to any real threat — accompanied by physical symptoms like racing heart, sweating, and avoidance that disrupt daily lifeYa kudumu, kupita kiasi, na hailingani na tishio lolote la kweli — ikifuatana na dalili za kimwili kama moyo kushinda, kutoka jasho, na kuepuka shughuli za kila sikuPersistent, excessive, na hailingani na real threat yoyote — ikifuatana na physical symptoms kama racing heart, sweating, na avoidance inayovuruga daily life
COnly experienced by girlsHupatiwa wasichana tuHupatiwa wasichana tu
DAlways visible to people around youInaonekana kila wakati kwa watu wanaokuzungukaInaonekana kila wakati kwa watu wanaokuzunguka
5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after:5. Ugonjwa wa Msongo Baada ya Kiwewe (PTSD) unaweza kukua baada ya:5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) inaweza kukua baada ya:
AFailing a single examKushindwa mtihani mmojaKushindwa exam moja
BExposure to a traumatic event such as violence, abuse, accident, or serious loss — causing flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilanceKukabiliwa na tukio la kiwewe kama vurugu, unyanyasaji, ajali, au hasara kubwa — husababisha kurudi kwa kumbukumbu, ndoto mbaya, na uangalifu kupita kiasiKukabiliwa na traumatic event kama violence, unyanyasaji, accident, au serious loss — husababisha flashbacks, ndoto mbaya, na hypervigilance
CWatching too much televisionKutazama televisheni kupita kiasiKutazama TV kupita kiasi
DSleeping fewer than 6 hours one nightKulala chini ya masaa 6 usiku mmojaKulala chini ya masaa 6 usiku mmoja
6. Exercise reduces stress and improves mood primarily because it:6. Mazoezi hupunguza msongo na kuboresha hisia hasa kwa sababu:6. Exercise hupunguza stress na kuboresha mood hasa kwa sababu:
ATires you out so you forget your problemsInakuchoshea ili usahau matatizo yakoInakuchoshea ili usahau matatizo yako
BReleases endorphins (natural mood elevators), reduces cortisol (stress hormone), improves sleep quality, and builds self-efficacyHutoa endorphins (dawa ya asili ya hisia), hupunguza cortisol (homoni ya msongo), inaboresha ubora wa usingizi, na hujenga kujitegemeaInatoa endorphins (natural mood elevators), hupunguza cortisol (stress hormone), inaboresha sleep quality, na inajenga self-efficacy
COnly helps physical fitness, not mental healthInasaidia afya ya kimwili tu, si ya kiakiliInasaidia physical fitness tu, si mental health
DMakes you too tired to feel anxiousInakufanya umechoka sana kuhisi wasiwasiInakufanya umechoka sana kuhisi anxious
7. Which is a WARNING SIGN of a mental health crisis in a young person?7. Ipi ni ISHARA YA ONYO ya mgawanyiko wa afya ya akili kwa kijana?7. Ipi ni WARNING SIGN ya mental health crisis kwa young person?
AGetting excited about a school tripKufurahi kuhusu safari ya shuleKufurahi kuhusu school trip
BGiving away valued possessions, expressing hopelessness, extreme withdrawal, expressing thoughts of self-harm or suicideKutoa mali anazothamini, kueleza kutokuwa na tumaini, kujitenga kupita kiasi, kueleza mawazo ya kujidhuru au kujiuaKutoa valued possessions, kueleza hopelessness, extreme withdrawal, kueleza thoughts za self-harm au suicide
CWanting to sleep 8–9 hours a nightKutaka kulala masaa 8–9 usikuKutaka kulala masaa 8–9 usiku
DFeeling nervous before a presentationKuhisi wasiwasi kabla ya uwasilishajiKuhisi nervous kabla ya presentation
8. Mental health stigma is harmful because it:8. Unyanyapaa wa afya ya akili ni hatari kwa sababu:8. Mental health stigma ni harmful kwa sababu:
AEncourages people to seek help fasterHuwahimiza watu kutafuta msaada haraka zaidiHuwahimiza watu kutafuta help haraka
BPrevents people from seeking treatment, causes shame and isolation, and leads to preventable suffering and deaths from untreated conditionsHuzuia watu kutafuta matibabu, husababisha aibu na kutengwa, na husababisha mateso yanayoweza kuzuiwa na vifo kutokana na hali zisizotibiwaHuzuia watu kutafuta treatment, husababisha shame na isolation, na husababisha preventable suffering na deaths
COnly affects adults over 40Inaathiri watu wazima zaidi ya 40 tuInaathiri adults zaidi ya 40 tu
DMakes mental health conditions less seriousHufanya hali za afya ya akili kuwa zisizo za uzitoHufanya mental health conditions kuwa less serious
9. When a friend expresses suicidal thoughts, the MOST important immediate action is:9. Rafiki akieleza mawazo ya kujiua, HATUA MUHIMU ZAIDI ya haraka ni:9. Rafiki akieleza thoughts za suicide, MOST IMPORTANT immediate action ni:
ATell them to think positively and cheer upWaambie wafikirie vyema na wachangamkeWaambie wafikirie positive na wachange mood
BListen without judgment, stay with them, take it seriously, and immediately connect them to a trusted adult or call Befrienders Kenya: 0722 178 177Sikiliza bila hukumu, baki nao, chukulia kwa uzito, na uwaunganishe mara moja na mtu mzima anayeaminiwa au piga simu Befrienders Kenya: 0722 178 177Sikiliza bila hukumu, baki nao, chukulia seriously, na uwaunganishe mara moja na trusted adult au call Befrienders Kenya: 0722 178 177
CChange the subject to distract themBadilisha mada kuwakengeusheaBadilisha subject kuwadistract
DLeave them to figure it out aloneWaache wenyewe wafikirieWaache wenyewe wafikirie
10. The Kenyan crisis support line available free 24/7 for emotional distress and suicide prevention is:10. Mstari wa msaada wa dharura wa Kenya unaopatikana bure 24/7 kwa msongo wa hisia na kuzuia kujiua ni:10. Kenyan crisis support line inayopatikana free 24/7 kwa emotional distress na suicide prevention ni:
DKenya Red Cross: 1199Kenya Red Cross: 1199Kenya Red Cross: 1199
Part B: Fill Blanks — 5 marksSehemu B: Jaza NafasiPart B: Fill Blanks
1. The WHO defines ______ health as a state of wellbeing where you realise your abilities, cope with stress, work productively, and contribute to your community. 1. WHO inafafanua afya ya ______ kama hali ya ustawi ambapo unatambua uwezo wako, unakabiliana na msongo, unafanya kazi kwa tija, na kuchangia jamii yako. 1. WHO inafafanua ______ health kama state ya wellbeing ambapo unatambua abilities zako, unaweza cope na stress, kufanya kazi kwa tija, na kuchangia jamii yako.
2. Persistent low mood, loss of interest, and fatigue lasting more than two weeks is a sign of clinical ______. 2. Hisia za chini za kudumu, kupoteza maslahi, na uchovu kwa zaidi ya wiki mbili ni ishara ya ______ wa kimatibabu. 2. Persistent low mood, kupoteza interest, na fatigue kwa zaidi ya wiki mbili ni ishara ya clinical ______.
3. The brain chemical released during exercise that naturally improves mood is called ______. 3. Kemikali ya ubongo inayotolewa wakati wa mazoezi ambayo inaboresha hisia kwa asili inaitwa ______. 3. Brain chemical inayotolewa wakati wa exercise ambayo inaboresha mood kwa asili inaitwa ______.
4. The free 24/7 Kenyan crisis and suicide prevention helpline run by Befrienders Kenya is: 0722 178 ______. 4. Mstari wa msaada wa bure wa Kenya 24/7 wa dharura na kuzuia kujiua unaoendeleshwa na Befrienders Kenya ni: 0722 178 ______. 4. Free 24/7 Kenyan crisis na suicide prevention helpline inayoendeleshwa na Befrienders Kenya ni: 0722 178 ______.
5. Negative attitudes and shame that prevent people from seeking mental health help is called ______. 5. Mitazamo hasi na aibu inayowazuia watu kutafuta msaada wa afya ya akili inaitwa ______. 5. Negative attitudes na shame inayowazuia watu kutafuta mental health help inaitwa ______.
Part C: Short Answer — 10 marksSehemu C: Jibu FupiPart C: Short Answer
Explain the difference between normal stress and clinical depression, and list FOUR symptoms of depression. (3 marks) (3 marks marks)Eleza tofauti kati ya msongo wa kawaida na unyogovu wa kimatibabu, na orodhesha DALILI NNE za unyogovu. (alama 3)Eleza tofauti kati ya normal stress na clinical depression, na orodhesha SYMPTOMS NNE za depression. (marks 3)
Describe FIVE evidence-based healthy coping strategies for managing adolescent stress. For each, explain WHY it works. (5 marks) (4 marks marks)Eleza MIKAKATI MITANO ya kukabiliana na msongo yenye ushahidi wa kisayansi kwa vijana. Kwa kila moja, eleza KWA NINI inafanya kazi. (alama 5)Describe FIVE evidence-based healthy coping strategies kwa managing adolescent stress. Kwa kila moja, eleza KWA NINI inafanya kazi. (marks 5)
Your close friend has been very withdrawn for three weeks, gave away their favourite items, and said 'nobody would miss me if I was gone.' What do you do — step by step? (2 marks) (2 marks marks)Rafiki yako wa karibu amekuwa akijitenga sana kwa wiki tatu, alitoa vitu vyake anavyovipenda, na alisema 'hakuna atakayenikosa nikienda.' Unafanya nini — hatua kwa hatua? (alama 2)Close friend yako amekuwa very withdrawn kwa wiki tatu, alitoa favourite items, na alisema 'nobody would miss me if I was gone.' Unafanya nini — step by step? (marks 2)