Author Profile

Rashida Ruwa, RN (Registered Nurse)

Mental Health Writer

Professional Background

Registered nurse with a background in psychiatric and community health, and over a decade of clinical experience. Currently a mental health writer, with the past four years focused on writing evidence-based, patient-facing health content for general audiences. Contributing writer for platforms including Healthline, Healthgrades, Medical News Today, Business Insider, Unimeal, Optum Perks, and Bluelife Magazine.

Specialization

Trauma, anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, women’s mental health.

Education

Trained at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), with a Diploma in Community Health Nursing and a Higher Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing.

Certifications

Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN), Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (KRPN), Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Areas of Focus

Trauma, trauma-informed therapy — Anxiety disorders, anxiety treatment — PTSD, PTSD treatment — Depression, depression treatment — Women's mental health