Nairobi - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?
I haven't heard of anything specific to put a finger on. Personally, I find living in Kenya to be wonderful, but it can also create a low-level of stress that can build if you aren't careful. This isn't really specific to Kenya, but the difficulties in driving, not having conveniences we're used to, and all the frustrations that come with living in the Grove can be taxing. It's important to find your people, pay attention to your own needs, and schedule times to get out of the city and enjoy the beauty and peace that Kenya has to offer. - Mar 2024
Isolation, lack of activities outside of work. - Mar 2022
No, nothing like that. - Aug 2021
No. - Nov 2020
There is no such thing as SAD here in Nairobi. Being just south of the equator, the sun always sets at 6:30pm, and the weather is one of the best parts of being stationed in Nairobi. Otherwise, it's the usual afflictions you see pop up at every post: EFM boredom leading to depression. - Dec 2018
No, not that I'm aware of.
Loneliness and homesickness would be the major challenges, since flights are expensive and long. - Jul 2016
