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Family Wellbeing & Mental Health Webinar

“Breaking the Silence, Building Stronger Families”
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28th May 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EAT)
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
50–100 participants | Free event
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About the Webinar Series

Background & Justification

Mental health is essential for family wellbeing and community development. Rising stress, digital pressure, and economic challenges demand open conversations. ADS Western creates safe spaces to reduce stigma, share coping strategies, and empower families.

Goal & Objectives

Goal: Promote mental health awareness & strengthen family wellbeing.
   Increase awareness
   Healthy family communication
   Address burnout & anxiety
   Reduce stigma & provide practical tools.

Theme Areas

Parenting in the digital age, depression awareness, workplace wellness, faith & healing, suicide prevention, resilience building, and emotional balance.

Esteemed Speakers & Panelists

Experts in family therapy, public health, productivity & mental wellness
Rev. Jacinta Kimani
Rev. Jacinta Kimani
Marriage & Family Therapist | National Coordinator – Family Ministry (SU Kenya)
Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy (ongoing), Certified Positive Discipline Educator (USA). Founder of Double Help Parenting Class. Passionate about church transformation through functional family wellness, bridging faith and emotional healing.
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Rev. Dr. Patrick Omutia
Rev. Dr. Patrick Omutia, CBS
Special Secretary for Productivity, Executive Office of the President
DBA, PhD candidate in Theology, CPA, Advocate. Former Principal Secretary (Mining, Sports), Director General NITA. Blends operational excellence with faith-informed leadership and mental wellness advocacy.
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Ruth Mirembe Kayima
Ruth Mirembe Kayima
Public Health Specialist | Health & Gender Coordinator (World Renew)
MPH (Reproductive Health), First Class Honors (Nutrition). ISQua Fellow, Board Director. Leading MNCH, WASH and gender justice programming across East Africa. Advocate for community mental health and resilience.
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Moderator: Simiyu Nalianya

Strategic Communications expert, Head of Dept (Communications & Advocacy) at ADS Western. Passionate about driving mental wellness conversations, youth engagement, and impactful media strategies.

Webinar Programme

Interactive panel, live Q&A, polls & coping strategies
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Participant Login & Technical Setup
Communications Team
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
Opening Prayer
Assigned Staff
2:05 PM – 2:15 PM
Welcome Remarks & Introduction
Moderator
2:15 PM – 3:10 PM
Panel Discussion: Family Wellbeing, Parenting, Workplace Mental Health, Faith & Healing
Panelists & Moderator
3:10 PM – 3:25 PM
Audience Q&A & Testimonials
Participants
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM
Practical Coping Strategies & Resources
Panelists
3:35 PM – 3:45 PM
Live Poll & Feedback Session
Communications Team
3:45 PM – 3:55 PM
Closing Reflections & Call to Action
Stephen Amusala – CEO ADS Western
3:55 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Prayer
Assigned Staff

Secure your seat today

Join mental health champions, families, and professionals. Get the Microsoft Teams link, resource materials, and certificate of participation.

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Registration via official Microsoft Forms – simple & secure

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased mental health awareness
  • Practical family communication tools
  • Reduced stigma & early help-seeking
  • Community wellness engagement roadmap

Future Dialogues

Youth mental health · Digital wellness · Workplace wellbeing · Parenting & family counselling · Faith & healing. ADS Western continuous mental wellness series.

Follow-up report & recorded sessions available after webinar.