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Menstrual hygiene day: Let's talk about periods and mental health

Let's talk about periods and mental health
Let's talk about periods and mental health (Photo: iStock)

When period comes to mind, everyone's mind will automatically associate it with pads, hygiene, or even absence from school. But there is something that we always tend to forget: the psychological and emotional impact of having a period, especially for young girls.

In most communities throughout Kenya-and indeed across the globe-girls are shamed, silenced, and stressed simply because they are on their period. And it does more than harm their education and physical health. It harms their self-esteem, confidence, and mental health.

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