ENTER INTO REST
Mental Health Initiative
Enter Into Rest is an initiative designed to raise awareness about the cause and impact of mental health illnesses, reduce stigma of mental illness, and promote behaviors and practices that promote emotional and mental well-being.
Our initiative was started in 2023 in Kenya, after the release of a book by the same name, detailing a personal experience with major depression. It was interesting to note that society is unaware of the broader definition of the condition, the symptoms, and available treatment options. Stigma and misconceptions of depression and other mental illnesses, if unaddressed, lead to avoidable consequences such as suicide, poor productivity, and low quality of life.
Our hope is to break down mental illness in a way that anyone, regardless of their background, can understand. We believe that our information, resources, and programs can empower society member to become their own advocates and seek treatment or prevent mental illnesses on time. More so, our programs encourage society members to be proactive in identifying symptoms of mental illnesses and assisting the sick to create a safe and supportive community.
Additionally, we connect people with mental illness to the right professionals. Here, you will find a team of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, life coaches, nutritionists, and trainers in different fields. Our support groups, along with our hotlines, will give you a chance to speak with people who can relate to your problem and assist you from a place of grace and compassion.
Our Values
A healthy and functional mind frees you to pursue God’s given purpose effectively and relentlessly. Your mind controls behavior and thought processes, influencing life’s outcomes at every stage of your life. Taking care of your mind is central!
Mental illness affects every area of your life, from your social, emotional, physical, to spiritual life. It robs you off the time and resources meant for a productive and quality life.
Unfortunately, self and social stigma stand in the way of people with mental illness to seek timely help. Indeed, shunning labels such as “weakness” and “less spiritual” may cause you to recoil and try resolving issues on your own. The disease, regardless of its cause, could become a part of your identity if unaddressed.