We say mental health matters, but are we actually supporting the people providing it?

We say mental health matters, but are we actually supporting the people providing it? In this episode of Her Leadership, our host Vanessa Mbugua and Professor Catherine Gachutha highlight a major systemic issue: Mental health services are often expected to be free. This creates a real problem because behind that expectation are professionals who have: – Invested years in education – Paid for training – Built expertise Yet are still expected to work without pay!? Another barrier: Young, qualified counselors are often overlooked simply because they “lack experience,” The result? A system where demand is high but supply struggles to grow. So the real question becomes: How do we build a system that values mental health professionals and not just the idea of mental health? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/mjorptkkzx